Brandon Pfaadt
Breakdown
Performance
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July 12, 2026
Steady in Saturday's win
Pfaadt (3-1) allowed two runs on six hits and struck out two without walking a batter over 5.1 innings to earn the win over the Dodgers on Saturday.
Analysis
Pfaadt threw 55 of 77 pitches for strikes to keep a dangerous lineup in check. He's allowed just three runs over 15.2 innings across three starts since rejoining the Diamondbacks' rotation in late June. Pfaadt also looks to have some extra security in the rotation since Zac Gallen (elbow) is likely headed to the injured list. Pfaadt is at a 4.70 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 41:18 K:BB through 53.2 innings over 16 games (six starts) this season, but he appears to have made a breakthrough during his most recent stint in the minors.
July 7, 2026
Tosses five scoreless frames in win
Pfaadt (2-1) earned the win over San Diego on Monday, allowing four hits while striking out six batters over five scoreless innings.
Analysis
Pfaadt put on an ultra-efficient performance, throwing 54 of 72 pitches for strikes and issuing zero walks. All four of the hits the right-hander surrendered were singles, and he didn't allow any Padres to reach second base. Pfaadt is still getting stretched back out after working out of the Arizona bullpen for over a month and then spending some time in the minors, but he's been great since returning to the big club while allowing just one run across 10.1 innings over two starts. He's lined up to next toe the rubber this weekend in what's projected to be a tough road matchup against the Dodgers.