D-Backs send Walker to DL with forearm inflammation

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 14: Umpire Adrian Johnson #80 and manager Torey Lovullo #17 of the Arizona Diamondbacks talk with Taijuan Walker #99 of the Arizona Diamondbacks at the mound in the second inning of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 14, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Walker did not return for the third inning because of an an injury.
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Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Taijuan Walker has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with right forearm inflammation, the team announced Sunday.

Right-hander Silvino Bracho was recalled from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding roster move.

Walker left his start on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers after just two innings with what the team said was right forearm tightness. Following Arizona's 9-1 win, he told reporters that he was not concerned about the issue, and the team had no plans to send him for an MRI, according to Zach Buchanan of The Athletic.

"Just a little tightness," he said postgame. "My forearm was a little tight and I didn't really want to push it, so I came out. I wanted to be smart about it."

The 25-year-old, now in his second season with the Diamondbacks, owns a 3.46 ERA in three starts this season.

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