Diamondbacks reliever A.J. Puk has halted his throwing program due to renewed elbow soreness, according to manager Torey Lovullo, and will consult Dr. Neal ElAttrache for further evaluation. Previously sidelined since mid-April with a flexor strain, Puk’s situation raises concerns given his history of Tommy John surgery. This setback, alongside Justin Martinez‘s serious elbow injury, exacerbates the struggles of Arizona’s bullpen, which has a 5.21 ERA, necessitating potential acquisitions ahead of the trade deadline.
