Gameday Thread, #160: 9/26 @ Padres

Roster moves

The Arizona Diamondbacks made the following roster moves. The D-backs’ 40-man roster is at 39.

• Recalled from Triple-A Reno: RHP Bryce Jarvis
• Designated for assignment: RHP Nabil Crismatt

It’s a harsh life being a journeyman pitcher. This was Crismatt’s second stint with the D-backs. His first, in 2023, was notable only for taking the loss in his sole appearance, without allowing an earned run (courtesy of the Manfred Man). This time lasted rather longer. Indeed, the 34 innings he pitched for Arizona, after getting called up in the middle of August, more than surpassed the tally of his major-league work for 2022-24 combined. Some of it was pretty good: one run over five innings in Coors Field is a good debut, while there was also a quality start against the Rangers, and five shutout frames in Minnesota. In contrast to 2023, he ends the year undefeated, going 3-0.

That is, admittedly, somewhat fortuitous because yesterday’s L went to the opener, Jalen Beeks, rather than Crismatt despite him allowing seven runs over three innings of work. Having thrown 72 pitches, Nabil clearly wasn’t going to pitch again this year, so he ended up getting DFA’d. That does answer the question as to his contract situation. Given the lateness of the season, I would imagine he may well make it through waivers, so the team could potentially decide to hold onto him. Crismatt will turn 31 on – I kid you not – December 25, but a 108 ERA+ across 211 major-league innings might be worth holding onto. Until something better shows up, at least.

Meanwhile, the D-backs could be eliminated tonight. Defeat, plus either a Reds or Mets win, would be enough, finally, to put a stake in the heart of Arizona’s playoff aspirations. But, y’know what? Still being technically in the hunt until the very last series of the year – and, credibly, in it until the final week – is far more than I would have expected at any number of points in 2025. When we lost Corbin Burnes for the season. The July slump. The trade deadline sell-off. All. Those. Ninth-inning. Losses. With all respect, no team starting Crismatt in crucial games should be in a playoff fight. Yet here we are. I’ve gone through all the stages of loss and am at acceptance. It’s a nice place to be.

And, just under the wire…

Roster moves (supplemental)

The Arizona Diamondbacks made the following roster moves. The D-backs’ 40-man roster is at 39.

• Recalled from Triple-A Reno: RHP Andrew Hoffmann
• Optioned to ACL D-backs: RHP Austin Pope