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On YouTubeArizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 14
Diamondbacks star pitcher halts throwing program
Diamondbacks reliever A.J. Puk has paused his throwing program after experiencing renewed elbow soreness.
Athletics News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 10
West Virginia Adds FIU Transfer Owen Puk to Bolster 2026 Pitching Staff
Steve Sabins will have to replace two key arms in West Virginia's starting rotation next season with Griffin Kirn and Jack Kartsonas off to the next level and out of eligibility.
The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz
How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 8
A's Projected to Swerve in 2025 MLB Draft
MLB Pipeline just released their first MLB mock draft, and they have the Athletics doing something they haven't done in nearly a decade--drafting a pitcher in the first round.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 1
D-backs put Justin Martinez on IL, transfer A.J. Puk to 60-day IL
Arizona's bullpen took another hit Thursday as the Diamondbacks placed right-hander Justin Martinez on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / May 1
Diamondbacks in danger of falling further back in NL West after injury double whammy
The Diamondbacks were hit with a double dose of bad news on Thursday when they placed their top two relievers on the injured list.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1
Diamondbacks seeking bullpen help with key relievers on IL
The D-backs announced Thursday that they’ve placed closer Justin Martinez on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation. Lefty Jose Castillo’s contract was selected from Triple-A Reno to take his spot on the active roster.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 30
Diamondbacks Assistant GM Mike Fitzgerald Speaks On A.J. Puk's Injury
The Arizona Diamondbacks haver suffered some tough losses in the bullpen early on in 2025. After starting the year without Kevin Ginkel and Kendall Graveman, who each looked to be high-leverage options for the club, several more setbacks began to pop up.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 30
Struggling Diamondbacks Receive Encouraging News on Former Top Prospect
Amid a slew of moves in the final hours of the 2024 trade deadline, the Miami Marlins traded A.J. Puk to the Arizona Diamondbacks for infield prospect Deyvision de los Santos.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30
Diamondbacks shut down lefty A.J. Puk with flexor strain
He’ll remain shut down from throwing for two to three weeks before going for reevaluation. Fortunately, the team does not believe the injury will require surgery.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 25
Diamondbacks Pitching Health Updates for Braves Series and Beyond
Arizona Diamondbacks reliever A.J. Puk is still waiting on feedback from other opinions on his elbow MRI and there is no decision yet as to the future course of action.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / April 23
Bullpen hit hard by injuries, raises alarm for Arizona Diamondbacks
What has started as an excellent beginning of the season for the Arizona Diamondbacks bullpen, now has some serious questions lingering ahead about the status of their closers.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 22
D-backs Reliever Seeking Multiple Second Opinions on Elbow MRI
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo gave an update on left-hand reliever A.J. Puk and other players on Tuesday prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 21
Brooks Raley Could Bolster D-backs Left-Handed Reliever Depth
With the injury to A.J. Puk, the Diamondbacks have seen their left-handed reliever depth thin out over the weekend. As of the time of this writing, Jalen Beeks is the lone lefty in the bullpen.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / April 20
2025 Injury Report: Updates on Hendriks, Puk, Tovar
For the first time in almost two years, Liam Hendriks is fully healthy and ready to pitch in the Majors. However, several pitchers hit the IL on April 19.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 19
Diamondbacks place closer A.J. Puk (elbow) on IL
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed closer A.J. Puk on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his left pitching elbow, amid a number of moves Saturday.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Inside The Diamonds / April 19
Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Moves 4/19/25
After a wild loss to the Chicago Cubs yesterday. The Arizona Diamondbacks have announced a flurry of moves before game two of the series. Highlighted by the Diamondbacks placing left hand pitcher AJ PUk on the 15 day injured list.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 19
Diamondbacks lose top reliever to injured list
His strong start has now been interrupted by a trip to the IL.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 19
Diamondbacks Will Not Name Closer to Start Regular Season
Throughout much of Spring Training camp and Cactus League play, one of the biggest question marks for the Arizona Diamondbacks was who would win the closer's role to start the regular season.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 13
D-backs Reliever Focused on Winning the World Series Above All Else
The phrase gentle giant comes to mind when it comes to Arizona Diamondbacks reliever A.J. Puk. The 6'7", 248 pounder was stretched out on a small chair in front of his locker, yet somehow looked comfortable and relaxed.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 14
One spring training prediction for every NL West team
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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 25
Diamondbacks trade raises bar for contenders in NL wild-card race
Let the deals begin. With the MLB trade deadline on Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET, the Diamondbacks made the first significant move by an NL wild-card contender.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 25
Diamondbacks acquire former No. 6 overall pick from Marlins
The Arizona Diamondbacks were known to be looking for help in their bullpen, with Buster Olney from ESPN stating that the Diamondbacks were looking for left-handed relievers. Arizona may have gotten their man on Thursday night.
Miami Marlins News / Just Baseball / May 16, 2024
What Went Wrong With the Marlins’ A.J. Puk Experiment?
Coming out of the University of Florida back in 2016, A.J. Puk looked to have all of the tools to make him a potential front-of-the-line starter. Even more so when the Oakland Athletics selected him sixth overall in the draft.
Miami Marlins News / Field Level Media / April 20, 2024
Marlins place LHP A.J. Puk (shoulder) on 15-day injured list
Miami Marlins left-hander A.J. Puk, converted from a reliever to a starter this season, was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday because of left shoulder fatigue.
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