Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Drey Jameson (elbow) threw his first bullpen session on Friday since having Tommy John surgery last September, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Jameson isn't going to pitch at all in 2024, but it's a notable step for the 26-year-old as he looks to be ready to go for the start of the 2025 campaign next spring. Jameson was a former 34th overall pick in 2019 out of Ball State and had an impressive MLB debut in 2022, when he went 3-0 with a 1.48 ERA (3.19 FIP) and 1.11 WHIP with 24 strikeouts and seven walks in his first four starts over 24 1/3 innings. He was used as a starter and reliever in 2023 but was more effective out of the bullpen, going a combined 3-1 with a 3.32 ERA and 1.43 WHIP with 37 K's and 18 walks in 15 outings (three starts). It remains to be seen what role he'll be in to begin the 2025 season.
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he doesn't expect right-hander Drey Jameson (elbow) to pitch in 2024 after having Tommy John surgery last September. Jameson will spend all year rehabbing with the hopes of being ready to go for the start of the 2025 regular season. The 26-year-old former first-rounder in 2019 out of Ball State made his big-league debut in 2022 and has posted a strong 2.63 ERA (4.17 FIP), a 1.31 WHIP, one save, 25 walks and 61 strikeouts in 65 innings over 19 appearances (seven starts) for the D-backs in the last two years. Jameson lost out on a starting role out of camp last spring but was very effective in a relief role in Arizona's bullpen. The Diamondbacks almost certainly want Jameson to pitch in a starting role in the long-term.
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Drey Jameson (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair his UCL, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. The 26-year-old has been out since early July with an elbow issue, and he'll surely miss all of the 2024 campaign. Over 15 appearances and three starts this year, Jameson posted a 3.32 ERA and 1.43 WHIP with 37 strikeouts across 40 2/3 innings. The former first-round selection also added one hold and one save to his ledger. Jameson wasn't relevant in most fantasy formats, so this news won't affect many fantasy managers.
Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Drey Jameson (elbow) will not have surgery on his UCL strain. The 25-year-old has a 3-1 record with a 3.32 ERA in 15 games this season. However, he has been on the shelf for a few weeks because of elbow inflammation, currently on the 60-day injured list. Skipper Torey Lovullo didn't know when the right-hander would return, so it's unknown if he'll be back on the bump in 2023.
Drey Jameson Transferred To The 60-Day Injured List
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Drey Jameson (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Saturday. The former first-round pick was placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday with elbow inflammation but was quickly moved to the 60-day on Saturday, which doesn't bode well for his recovery. He will now be out until at least September and there's a good chance that his season is done at this point. The 25-year-old has posted a 3.32 ERA, 1.426 WHIP, and 37:18 K/BB ratio over 40 2/3 innings (15 appearances, four starts) on the year.
The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled pitcher Drey Jameson on Saturday. He will return to the big leagues after being optioned to Triple-A on April 24. The 25-year-old owned a 3.71 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and a 16:12 K: BB across 17 innings between starting and relief appearances. Zach Davies (oblique) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list, while Brandon Pfaadt and Luis Frias were optioned to Triple-A in corresponding moves. Jameson would like to come out of the bullpen but could make an occasional start soon. Fantasy managers in deep-league formats can add Jameson, as he posted a 1.48 ERA and 1.11 WHIP over 24 1/3 innings for the Diamondbacks in 2022.
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Drey Jameson appears to have been sent to the minors as his locker sits empty at Chase Field in Arizona. Jameson has struggled of late and the club needed to make a roster move to clear space for Monday's starter Tommy Henry who will toe the rubber in place of the recently designated-for-assignment Madison Bumgarner. Jameson has pitched to a solid 3.71 ERA in six appearances (three starts) on the season but has allowed five earned runs over just 4 2/3 innings over his last two starts with seven walks and four strikeouts in that time. Jameson also owns a 5.85 FIP and 16% BB% on the campaign as he's likely headed to Triple-A to regain his control and confidence for the time being.
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Drey Jameson was recently shifted from the bullpen to the starting rotation. The loss of veteran right-hander Zach Davies (oblique) has made an opening for Jameson in the starting rotation. The 25-year-old took full advantage of that during Wednesday's outing. He threw four shutout innings during Wednesday's win over the Milwaukee Brewers. It's a bit shocking the D-Backs didn't let Jameson keep going in this one. Regardless, Jameson looked sharp and should be on the fantasy radar right now.
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Drey Jameson will shift into the starting rotation, according to manager Torey Lovullo. This was expected to happen with Zach Davies (oblique) heading to the injured list. Jameson has been pitching in long relief for the D-Backs after failing to earn a rotation spot this spring. He has a 2.26 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, with a save across 8 1/3 innings of work. The 25-year-old looked extremely sharp during spring training. His first start should come against the Miami Marlins on Friday. Jameson should be rostered in all 12-team formats right now.
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Drey Jameson may enter the starting rotation. Zach Davies (oblique) exited Saturday's win over the Los Angeles Dodgers because of an oblique strain. Manager Torey Lovullo provided an update on Davies, indicating the righty could miss "weeks." While the skipper declined to specify who would take Davies' spot in the rotation, he didn't rule out Jameson getting some starts. The 25-year-old has played well in 2023, amassing a 2-0 record and a 2.16 ERA in 8 1/3 innings. Fantasy managers in deep formats may consider stashing Jameson, especially since he'll be an enticing option if his role changes.
