knowing what kind of returns they will get from all the players they picked? There are a few simple rules Sporting News applies to this annual exercise of instant analysis. The D-backs inch up marginally, the Giants enjoy something of a rebound this time, and as for Colorado.How do you grade a team's draft right after the draft, despite not.

If we average the rankings across the five, we find that the Dodgers have overtaken the Padres at the top of the standings. But contributions from young starting pitchers like him could be key for the D-backs this season.” Jameson, who cracked Kiley McDaniel’s most recent Top 100 Prospects list, has yet to be fully stretched, lasting no more than four innings. Some encouragement might be found in Drey Jameson, the 25-year-old right-hander who has allowed just four runs in 16 innings this season. But they’ll have a tough time contending in a thoroughly competitive NL West if they don’t get significant starting pitching contributions outside of Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly. “The D-backs know they boast a dynamic offense and a solid defense and can only hope for a much-improved bullpen.

The D-backs’ ace has 29 strikeouts and one walk without allowing a run in 20.2 innings over his last three starts.” “Remember when Zac Gallen went on that ridiculous scoreless innings streak last year? He’s at it again. “Earning their way on: Last in majors with 45 walks, fourth in NL with. Is the party over already? I guess at least there is some good news: They are finally done with Madison Bumgarner. The Dodgers and Padres are better suited to win this year, too. “ They’ve lost four of five and have fallen into a first-place tie. All are through yesterday’s games except, as we’ll see, ESPN, which came out before the weekend. Time to scope out the five major media power rankings and what they have to say about Arizona this week. With the bullpen having worked eight innings last night, they certainly could use all the help they can get for now. This movie sets Henry up as the fourth starter behind Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly and Ryne Nelson, with the fifth spot being instead given to an extra bullpen arm until Arizona needs a starter. Looking at the schedule, it doesn’t appear the D-backs need a fifth starter for a couple of weeks. I’m going to presume this is a schedule-based move, rather than Henry actually replacing Jameson in the rotation.

Recalled LHP Tommy Henry from Triple-A Reno.

The Arizona Diamondbacks made the following roster moves:

Rebound by L.A. Witt