The top pitcher for the Diamondbacks is currently dealing with a hamstring problem that he picked up during a game against the Mariners on April 26th. With Arizona already contending with several significant injuries, such as Eduardo Rodriguez and Merrill Kelly being on the 60-day injured list, manager Torey Lovullo is being careful not to rush his star pitcher back into action.
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So far this season, Gallen has maintained a 3.38 ERA over six starts, recording 35 strikeouts in 32 innings. He has been especially impressive when playing at home, conceding only one earned run in 17 innings. It’s worth noting that in 2023, Gallen achieved a notable third-place finish in Cy Young Award voting.
