SAN DIEGO — The Arizona Diamondbacks designated right-handed pitcher Nabil Crismatt for assignment on Friday.
The club recalled reliever Bryce Jarvis from Triple-A Reno for bullpen depth over this final three-game series against the San Diego Padres.
Crismatt was a diamond-in-the-rough signing by the Diamondbacks after he joined the team on a minor league deal. He entered the starting rotation after the D-backs traded Merrill Kelly and placed Anthony DeSclafani on the injured list in early August.
Crismatt filled in admirably, entering Thursday with a 2.61 ERA in seven appearances. His ability to mix speeds and keep hitters off-balance with the changeup allowed him to miss barrels in a throwback way.
His rotation spot was cut once Arizona opted to turn to a four-man cycle last week, but Arizona needed Crismatt for bulk innings in a bullpen game on Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
It did not go well, as Crismatt was charged with seven runs (five earned) in three innings to bump his ERA to 3.71. He allowed three home runs.
Zac Gallen will start on Friday, Eduardo Rodriguez on Saturday and Brandon Pfaadt on Sunday with the season on the line for the time being. Arizona needs to make up two games on the New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds this weekend to make the postseason.
In 11 games played with the D-backs this season, Jarvis sports a 6.10 ERA and 1.452 WHIP. He’s recorded one save, struck out 20 batters and walked nine.
