D-backs make moves to fortify bullpen

PHOENIX — After taxing their bullpen over the past week, the D-backs made a series of roster moves to fortify their relief corps prior to Thursday’s game against the Braves.

Dominic Leone and Steve Hathaway were optioned to Triple-A Reno, Silvino Bracho was recalled from Reno, and Vicente Campos was recalled from Double-A Mobile.

“They’ve been overworked and we need some more arms and need some help,” manager Chip Hale said.

Leone has a 7.52 ERA in 20 appearances for the D-backs this season, while Hathaway posted a 5.79 ERA in 14 games, his first experience in the Majors.

Bracho has pitched in 15 games over three stints with Arizona this season, compiling a 6.75 ERA. He has a 4.81 ERA and 15 saves in 36 games in …

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