Diamondbacks Promote Jeff Brigham Amid Bullpen Changes, Padres Call Up Bradgley Rodriguez

The San Diego Padres are set to call up pitching prospect Bradgley Rodriguez from Double-A San Antonio to bolster their bullpen amid numerous pitching injuries. Rodriguez, a 21-year-old reliever with a strong fastball and slider, has demonstrated promising stats this season, including a 3.22 ERA and 33 strikeouts in 22.1 innings, making him a dynamic addition to the Padres' pitching staff. Meanwhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks are promoting right-hander Jeff Brigham from Triple-A Reno to replace Kevin Ginkel in the bullpen. Brigham, a 33-year-old veteran with major league experience, has shown mixed results in Triple-A with a 5.23 ERA but maintains a high strikeout rate and a three-pitch arsenal. The Diamondbacks' move aims to refresh their bullpen despite Brigham's susceptibility to home runs in the Pacific Coast League. Both teams are making strategic pitching adjustments early in the season to address bullpen needs and injuries.