2 years agoThe Arizona Diamondbacks placed relief pitcher Ian Kennedy (calf) on the 15-day injured list with right calf inflammation on Monday. Fellow right-hander Keynan Middleton was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Kennedy has been the team's "closer-in-waiting" this year as the next man up behind the team's primary closer, Mark Melancon. Melancon leads the team with 11 saves while Kennedy is next after him with four. This injury makes Melancon's ninth inning job all the more secure despite his 5.47 ERA and 1.56 WHIP. Kennedy hasn't pitched a ton better this year with a 3.58 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP, but he'll still be someone worth keeping on your radar once he returns as he'll likely be a Melancon injury away from taking over ninth inning duties.--Andrew Ericksen - RotoBaller
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks