Dbacks News and Recap

Sewald struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday’s 2-1 win over the Mets.

This was Sewald’s first save since April 17 versus the Blue Jays. Over his last six appearances, he’s given up three runs across 5.1 innings with a 6:4 K:BB. The lack of saves has come down to the Diamondbacks producing too few opportunities — this was just their second win in eight games in May. Sewald is at a 3.29 ERA, 0.73 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB through 13.2 innings this season. He’s converted all eight of his save chances this year despite some hiccups in non-save situations.

Kelly (2-3) allowed one run on three hits and three walks while striking out six over seven innings to earn the win over the Mets on Saturday.

Kelly had been knocked around in his last three outings, giving up a total of 19 runs across 13.2 innings. He bounced back in a big way Saturday, delivering his best start of the year in a game where he had little margin for error. Performances like this one haven’t been the norm for the veteran right-hander, who is at a 7.62 ERA, 1.92 WHIP and 20:18 K:BB across 26 innings over five starts this season. Kelly’s next start is lined up to be a daunting road assignment in Colorado.

Martinez (elbow) tossed a bullpen session Friday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

This was Martinez’s first time throwing off a mound since he underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow last July. Per Piecoro, the reliever was at 96-to-99 mph with his fastball during the bullpen session. Martinez still has several more hurdles to clear and plenty of ramp-up, and he’s not expected to be ready to return to Arizona’s bullpen until sometime after the All-Star break.