Zack Littell
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11 августа 2026 г.
Will work out of bullpen
The Diamondbacks have informed Littell that he'll work out of the bullpen, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
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Littell signed a one-year contract with Arizona on Sunday, and the team intends to use him in a relief role to begin his D-Backs tenure. He's appeared as a reliever in nine of 23 appearances this season with Washington, and he stated in an interview Monday that he's willing to do whatever he can to help his new club. Littell most recently worked 6.2 innings Tuesday in his final appearance before being designated for assignment by the Nationals, so he's in a position to step into a starting role in the event of an injury.
5 августа 2026 г.
Provides length in bulk relief
Littell didn't factor into the decision Tuesday, giving up four runs on seven hits and a walk over 6.2 relief innings in a 5-0 loss to the Phillies. He struck out two.
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It wasn't a particularly sharp outing for Littell, who tossed 60 of 93 pitches for strikes, but the veteran right-hander ducked the loss as Carson Palmquist gave up a run as the opener, and the Nationals' offense couldn't solve Jesus Luzardo. Littell hasn't gotten into the win column since June 28, but he's generally been able to keep his team in the game, posting a 4.18 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 21:10 K:BB over six appearances and 32.1 innings since the beginning of July. He's set to get his next turn through the rotation at home this weekend against the Reds.
4 августа 2026 г.
Slated for bulk-relief role
Littell is expected to pitch in bulk relief behind opening pitcher Carson Palmquist during Tuesday's game in Philadelphia, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.
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Though he started in his last appearance Wednesday against the Blue Jays and tossed 4.2 scoreless frames, Littell has performed much better as a primary pitcher out of the bullpen throughout the season. Over his eight relief appearances, Littell has logged a 2.79 ERA and 1.11 WHIP across 38.2 frames. Palmquist will likely cover between one and three innings to begin Tuesday's contest before Littell takes over.
