Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Justin Martinez will miss the remainder of the season and a large chunk — if not all — of next year.

June 21: MLB.com’s Steve Gilbert reports that A.J. Puk underwent internal brace surgery and not a Tommy John procedure. Tommy Henry , however, will require Tommy John.

Like Martinez, Puk has a history of elbow issues. He underwent Tommy John surgery in 2018. The Diamondbacks bullpen has struggled to find its footing in the absence of both pitchers.

DENVER — The Diamondbacks provided their latest round of crushing injury updates on Friday, June 20, the most noteworthy being that left-hander A.J. Puk would undergo season-ending elbow surgery and ...

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But that thinking took a hit with word that right-hander Justin Martinez will undergo season-ending elbow surgery and lefty A.J. Puk has paused his throwing program and will be examined by a top ...

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If the Arizona Diamondbacks were holding out hope that their injured relievers could eventually return to provide a boost to the bullpen. But that thinking took a hit with word that right-hander ...