The Arizona Diamondbacks officially released left-hander Madison Bumgarner on Wednesday. Any MLB team can now sign him for the league minimum of $720,000. Bumgarner's time in the desert came to an end last week when Arizona designated him for assignment after his rough start to the 2023 campaign. It was most definitely a tough decision for the D-backs, as they still owe him almost $36 million guaranteed. The four-time All-Star had a 10.26 ERA (8.13 FIP), 2.40 WHIP, 15 walks and 10 strikeouts in 16 2/3 innings over four starts to begin the year before being cut. In his four seasons in Arizona, MadBum struggled to a 5.23 ERA (5.18 FIP), 1.38 WHIP and 17.4 percent strikeout rate in 69 starts. He could latch on with another team, but the veteran southpaw's illustrious career is nearing an end.
Diamondbacks Designate Madison Bumgarner For Assignment
The Arizona Diamondbacks designated left-hander Madison Bumgarner for assignment on Thursday after four ugly starts to open the 2023 campaign, according to sources. Bumgarner has a 10.26 ERA in his four starts this year and entered the season still owed $37 million on his five-year, $85 million deal that he signed before the 2020 season. The 33-year-old veteran southpaw just hasn't had it early on this year, as he's allowed 20 runs (19 earned) on 25 hits (four home runs surrendered) while walking 15 and striking out 10 in 16 2/3 innings over his four starts. This will effectively end his time with Arizona, and he'll be on the open market shortly after passing through waivers. A change of scenery could help MadBum, but fantasy managers shouldn't bet on it.
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner is off to a horrendous beginning to the season. The left-hander was torched for seven runs over three innings of work during Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. He holds a 10.26 ERA, 2.40 WHIP and 10/15 K/BB ratio across four starts this season. Following Wednesday's game, manager Torey Lovullo said he isn't committing to Bumgarner making his next start. He continued by saying that he'll need to talk it over before making a decision. The 33-year-old might find his way into the bullpen if things don't start getting better for him on the mound.
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner had another ugly performance on Friday in the loss to the Miami Marlins. The lefty was on the hill for the third time this season. However, things weren't any different, with Bumgarner allowing nine hits and five earned runs through five innings. He now sits on a rough 0-2 record and a miserable 7.90 ERA (13 2/3 innings). That said, Bumgarner has likely found his way off fantasy rosters, which will remain the trend until he turns things around.
Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Madison Bumgarner (arm) said his left arm feels better and he's thrown since returning to Phoenix. He expected to make his next scheduled start on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bumgarner dealt with fatigue in his first start of the year and thinks he just overdid his throwing in the week prior to the start. The 33-year-old allowed five runs on four hits while walking four in four innings against the Dodgers in his season debut last Saturday. He doesn't have any structural damage in his arm, though, so he won't need a trip to the injured list. Fantasy managers should be extremely wary of using MadBum in a rematch with a potent Dodgers lineup.
Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Madison Bumgarner (arm) is on track to make his next scheduled start after an MRI exam on his left arm showed no structural damage, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Bumgarner is just dealing with a little fatigue in his arm. He'll throw a typical between-starts bullpen session this week, and barring a setback, he'll start on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 33-year-old southpaw's velocity was down in his first start of the year on Saturday, and he told the team he felt "arm fatigue." MadBum allowed five runs in four innings against LA, and he'll be one to avoid in his second start against the same dangerous lineup this weekend.
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (arm) is being sent back to Arizona to be evaluated by the team's medical team. He felt arm fatigue during Saturday night's start. Bumgarner walked four in his start and gave up five runs over four innings while striking out two. Bumgarner felt he wouldn't miss his next start, but more will be known after the team looks things over.
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner was able to face live hitters for the third time on Monday. The veteran southpaw is getting closer to making his Cactus League debut. The Diamondbacks are bringing Bumgarner along slowly to save on some wear-and-tear on his body. The 33-year-old posted a 4.88 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 112/49 K/BB ratio over 158 2/3 innings in 30 starts last season. The hope is that he'll bounce back this season. The expectation is that Bumgarner will take the mound within the next week, so he should be ready to go by Opening Day.
Madison Bumgarner Will Not Pitch Again This Season
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner will not pitch again this season, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Lovullo told reporters that there is nothing wrong with the veteran southpaw and that he's not injured. Bumgarner is coming off a strong six-inning effort against the Dodgers in his previous start and will end the season on a high note. The D-Backs want to take a look at some of their younger arms before the year is over, so the veteran Bumgarner will end his year with a 4.88 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 112:49 K:BB over 158 2/3 innings on the year.
Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Madison Bumgarner will make his next start on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Bumgarner was originally slated to take the mound over the weekend but he was skipped to work on some mechanics with pitching coach Brent Strom. Bumgarner has a 6-13 record, 4.53 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and 97 strikeouts over 133 innings of work in 2022.
