{"id":772738,"date":"2026-08-07T21:54:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T21:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/772738\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T21:54:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T21:54:23","slug":"diamondbacks-send-young-starting-pitcher-to-aaa-in-new-roster-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/772738\/","title":{"rendered":"Diamondbacks Send Young Starting Pitcher to AAA in New Roster Move"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made a switch on their pitching staff. <\/p>\n

In a new roster move, the Diamondbacks have optioned left-handed starting pitcher Kohl Drake to Triple-A Reno. To fill that roster spot, right-handed reliever Kade Strowd has been recalled from Triple-A. <\/p>\n

Strowd will provide a fresh arm in Arizona’s bullpen, while Drake will head to Reno after a bit of a rough outing his last time out against the San Diego Padres.<\/p>\n

Diamondbacks option Kohl Drake\"Jul<\/p>\n

Jul 29, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Kohl Drake (58) throws in the outfield before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Drake has shown some flashes of high-quality performance, but holds a 5.40 ERA<\/a> at the time of this move. <\/p>\n

Drake has made four starts, two of which have been more sturdy. His debut was impressive<\/a>. He’s struck out 13 batters in his first 16.2 major league innings, but has also walked six. <\/p>\n

Drake was part of the Merrill Kelly trade with the Texas Rangers in 2025, alongside fellow rookie left-hander Mitch Bratt. With right-hander Michael Soroka’s return from injury imminent<\/a>, the Diamondbacks had a bit of a crunch in their rotation between the two rookies.<\/p>\n

The results likely speak for themselves. Bratt’s most recent outing saw him pitch a historic, dominant seven scoreless innings against the Padres<\/a>. He allowed one hit and struck out nine batters. That would have been a tough outing to top, but Drake certainly did not. He only got through 3.2 innings on Thursday night and allowed three runs on six hits a walk and a hit-by-pitch. <\/p>\n

So Drake will head to Reno, and it looks like Bratt will be staying in the rotation for the time being. Drake has a 6.92 ERA in 16 starts for the Reno Aces \u2014 a rough number, even given the high-octane environment of the offense-heavy PCL.<\/p>\n

Diamondbacks recall Kade Strowd\"Feb<\/p>\n

Feb 22, 2026; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Kade Strowd (24) delivers to the plate in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Strowd was another arm acquired via trade. He was the primary return of the deal that sent Blaze Alexander to the Baltimore Orioles. <\/p>\n

Strowd is a multi-inning reliever, and made his Diamondbacks debut at the big league level on June 5. That outing did not go particularly well, as he gave up a run on three walks and a hit in one-plus frames against a potent Washington Nationals offense. <\/p>\n

Strowd exited that game alongside a trainer<\/a> and was subsequently optioned back to Reno. He ended up avoiding serious injury and did not go on the IL, but he’s also struggled in Triple-A. He’s posted a 6.63 ERA for the Reno Aces, however his one-run inning on August 4 snapped a streak of six scoreless appearances prior.<\/p>\n

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