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Puk picked up the save Sunday against Pittsburgh, striking out one during two-thirds of a perfect inning. Puk took over with runners on the corners and one out after Ryan Thompson yielded an RBI single to Bryan Reynolds to bring the Pirates within one run. Puk got the Diamondbacks out of the jam, retiring Oneil Cruz and Bryan De La Cruz to end the game and pick up his first save for Arizona. With Paul Sewald being removed from the closing role, it's been Thompson who's received the first two save chances. However, Thompson has allowed a run in both appearances, which could open the door for Puk to see some ninth-inning work.
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Puk allowed one run on three hits over one-third of an inning in Friday's 9-8 win over the Pirates. Puk entered to clean up a mess made by Kevin Ginkel in the sixth inning but couldn't prevent the Pirates from taking the lead. Both Puk and Ginkel were speculated as options to close out games after manager Torey Lovullo announced earlier in the day that Paul Sewald would no longer be the club's closer. Ryan Thompson eventually closed out the win after Arizona retook the lead, but Lovullo, who did not specifically name a replacement for Sewald, trusts all three of those relievers.
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Puk and Kevin Ginkel are the favorites for save opportunities after Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo removed Paul Sewald from the closer role Friday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. Puk has recorded a hold and has five strikeouts in three scoreless appearances since being acquired by Arizona last week, and the closer role is now open after Sewald's rough July. Lovullo didn't name a replacement, but Puk and the right-handed Ginkel are the likeliest candidates to take over. Ryan Thompson could also be involved.
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Puk allowed one walk and struck out one over a scoreless eighth inning in Saturday's 9-5 win over the Pirates. Puk made his debut for the Diamondbacks after being acquired from the Marlins on Thursday. The left-hander was brought in to face the top of the Pirates order, which included three right-handed batters, so it would seem manager Torey Lovullo is comfortable using the new reliever against all hitters. Puk becomes the second lefty out of the bullpen along with Joe Mantiply, who typically gets opponents' toughest lefties and can now get a break. Puk will join other setup arms, like Kevin Ginkel, Justin Martinez and Ryan Thompson.
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The Diamondbacks acquired Puk from the Marlins in exchange for Deyvison De Los Santos and Andrew Pintar on Thursday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. After beginning the season in Miami's rotation and posting a 9.22 ERA in four starts, Puk was moved to the bullpen upon returning from the injured list in mid-May. He's been dominant in a relief role this season, logging a 2.08 ERA and 0.76 WHIP with a 33:6 K:BB in 30.1 innings. He'll provide needed fortification to the back of the Diamondbacks bullpen, as closer Paul Sewald has struggled for much of July. Puk seems likely to start out in more of a setup role but could be a factor for saves, especially if Sewald is unable to get back on track.
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| Year | Team | APP | GS | INN | W | L | S | K | BBI | HA | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ARI | 56 | 4 | 66.0 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 79 | 27 | 46 | 3.00 | 1.10 |
| 2023 | MIA | 58 | 0 | 56.7 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 78 | 13 | 54 | 3.97 | 1.18 |
| 2022 | OAK | 62 | 0 | 66.3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 76 | 23 | 53 | 3.12 | 1.14 |
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| Situation | Record | ERA | INN | ER | K |
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| vs MILWAUKEE | -1 | 12.27 | 2.2 | 3 | 2 |
| @ AMERICAN FAMILY FIELD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | W | L | S | INN | HA | ERA | BBI | K | WHIP |
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| 9/16 | @  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 9/15 | vs  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 9/13 | vs |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0.00 | 2 | 1 | 3.00 |
| 9/10 | vs  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
| 9/08 | @  |
- | - | - | 2.0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0 | 2 | 0.50 |
| 9/04 | @  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
| 9/03 | @ |
- | - | - | 0.1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Upcoming Games
| date | Opp | time | Scheduled Starter |
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| 9/19 | @ |
7:15 PM | Tobias Myers |
| 9/20 | @ |
8:10 PM | DL Hall |
| 9/21 | @ |
7:10 PM | Aaron Civale |
| 9/22 | @ |
2:10 PM | Frankie Montas |
| 9/23 | vs |
9:40 PM | Hayden Birdsong |
| 9/24 | vs |
9:40 PM | Logan Webb |
| 9/25 | vs |
9:40 PM | Mason Black |