Early Season Pitching Woes Mount

The Diamondbacks continued to shuffle their roster today in order to make up for early season changes. Arizona has called up RP Will Harris, who pitched well last season, to fill a growing need in their bullpen.

Kevin Gregg has failed to impress anyone, and he may not pitch at all this season. Jordan Norberto was expected to contribute from the bullpen, but he has struggled early and often and Arizona has been forced to look for relief innings elsewhere. Jose Ceda has been very disappointing and was optioned to AAA Reno this week.

The biggest news of the week came from Reno as the Diamondbacks announced the suspension of RHP Alex Colome. Colome has tested positive for a banned substance (Boldenone) and will face a 50-game suspension to start the season. Colome came to Arizona in a trade with the Brewers for Phil Hughes, and management had hoped he would see the starting rotation at some point in 2014. The suspension probably pushes Colome out of the picture for this season.

Can Colome's career recover?

In other news the Diamondbacks have moved former Astros slugger Marc Krauss to their 40-man roster with the hope that he can bolster their OF depth. Krauss also adds some left handed power to the lineup which may compliment the defense and speed of Tony Campana.