Kendall Graveman DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Monday that they reinstated right-handed reliever Kendall Graveman (back) from the 15-day injured list and designated left-hander Jose Castillo for assignment in a corresponding move. Graveman returns to the Diamondbacks big-league roster after making his third minor-league rehab appearance for the Triple-A Reno Aces on Friday, May 9, in an inning of work. The 34-year-old veteran will be making his 2025 debut when he gets into a game after recovering from a right lumbar strain that landed him on the IL to begin the season. The Diamondbacks are still currently without relievers Justin Martinez (shoulder) and A.J. Puk (elbow), but fantasy managers shouldn't expect Graveman to see any save chances upon his return after missing all of 2024 due to right-shoulder surgery. Expect him to be eased into a middle-relief role in the desert.

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that right-handed reliever Kendall Graveman (back) will make a minor-league rehab appearance on Wednesday for Triple-A Reno. Graveman threw 1 2/3 scoreless innings at the rookie-level Arizona Complex League over the weekend to begin his minor-league rehab assignment and is now ready to face better competition. The 34-year-old veteran hurler has not pitched at all in 2025 due to a right lumbar strain in his back. However, barring a setback on his rehab assignment, Graveman appears poised to rejoin Arizona's bullpen soon to make his 2025 debut. The D-backs could certainly use him with both A.J. Puk (elbow) and Justin Martinez (shoulder) on the injured list, and Graveman could be in the mix for saves with Shelby Miller, Kevin Ginkel and Ryan Thompson when he returns. Graveman has 24 career saves in nine MLB seasons.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed pitcher Kendall Graveman (back) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to March 24). Graveman has been dealing with back tightness this spring after missing the entirety of the 2024 season due to surgery on his shoulder. The veteran right-hander is set to resume throwing off a mound next week, but he's behind in his buildup, considering he didn't make any appearances this spring. He's been a useful bullpen arm over the past few seasons, registering an ERA of 3.18 or under from 2021-2023. It will be a little bit before Graveman returns to the mound.