A.J. Puk of Arizona Diamondbacks Placed on 15-Day Injured List Due to Left Flexor Strain

A.J. Puk's absence is notable as he has recorded 4 saves this season. His performance over the last 5 games showed an ERA of 1.8 and a K/9 of 12.6. The Diamondbacks will miss his contributions in upcoming games against the New York Mets.

With Puk out, other relievers like Ryan Thompson and Juan Morillo might see more action. The Diamondbacks' depth chart lists Justin Martinez as the closer, which could impact game strategies. Puk's injury comes after similar elbow issues earlier in April, putting a pause on his recent streak.