URGENT: The Diamondbacks Bullpen NEEDS to Change

The Locked On Diamondbacks podcast delivers a critical analysis of the team's 13-2 loss to the Brewers in game one, highlighting a disastrous eighth-inning collapse led by Andrew Hoffman, who surrendered eight runs with the bases loaded. While Hoffman's outing was a low point, the hosts emphasize that the bullpen isn't broken—just in need of strategic shuffling. They explore the possibility of calling up Cade Stroud from Reno, citing his dominant performance in Triple-A with a 1.00 ERA, 9.3 K/9, and low WHIP, despite a rough spring training. The discussion also touches on the team's improving offense, with players like Ildemar Vargas and Ketel Marte showing promise, and the upcoming game two matchup with Eduardo Rodríguez on the mound. The hosts stress the importance of the Brewers series as a key indicator of the Diamondbacks' true standing in the NL Central, where all teams are above .500. They express cautious optimism for game two, especially if the offense can be patient and exploit the Brewers' struggling starter, Brandon Sprout.