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D-backs top prospect Shipley debuting tonight
- Updated: July 25, 2016
CINCINNATI — Instead of bumping the entire rotation up a day, the D-backs promoted 24-year-old right-hander Braden Shipley from Triple-A Reno to make his first career start on Monday against Milwaukee.
Right-hander Silvino Bracho was optioned to Reno, while right-hander Rubby De La Rosa was transferred from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list to clear a spot for Shipley on the 40-man roster.
With an off-day before the Reds’ series, Patrick Corbin could have taken the ball on Monday, but with his recent struggles and an attempt by the team to monitor his innings, it was decided to go with Shipley, the D-backs’ No. 1 prospect, instead.
In 19 starts for Reno, Shipley has a 3.70 ERA in 119 1/3 innings, both of which lead the starting rotation. The D-backs’ 2013 first-round pick (No. 15 overall) is ranked No. 58 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects list.
In order for Shipley to join the team, a roster spot will have to be created both on the active roster and the 40-man roster.
“He’s really pitched well in Reno,” Arizona manager Chip Hale said. “When you talk to [Reno manager] Phil Nevin, there’s …
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