Ross Returns to D-backs Bullpen

0:00It's April 9th, MLB News, today starts now, AI powered and always on. The Arizona Diamondbacks just brought back reliever Joe Ross on a fresh minor league contract. He got designated for assignment earlier this season, after a rough patch, cleared waivers, hit free agency, and now he's back as depth. Ross is a 32-year-old veteran with parts of nine big league seasons under his belt. Shortly a starter before, he shifted to relief last year with the Phillies, and could eat multiple innings, which got him on Arizona's opening day. Ross are despite a shaky spring. This year he posted a 19.64 ERA over just 3.2 Major League innings, capped by a six-run meltdown against the Detroit Tigers. Manager Tori LeVulo called it tough luck, needing arms, when guys aren't clicking. Now Ross sits in AAA as insurance, but don't expect a quick call-up without injuries hitting the staff. They replace him before with Taylor Rashi, another multi-inning guy.

1:03It's classic baseball roster churn, keeping that bullpen flexible as the season rolls on.