Bumgarner (0-1) took the loss in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Nationals, allowing two unearned runs on two hits and four walks over five innings. He struck out five.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran southpaw took a shutout into the fifth inning, but a two-out error by Ketel Marte sparked a rally by the Nats, saddling Bumgarner with the loss. He tossed 53 of 83 pitches for strikes before exiting. Bumgarner has a seemingly sharp 1.38 ERA through three starts, but his 9:10 K:BB over 13 innings, .189 BABIP and 4.97 FIP all suggest there's major regression coming.

Bumgarner's scheduled start Monday against the Nationals was postponed due to inclement weather, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Tuesday. Bumgarner will start Game 1 of the twin bill, while Tyler Gilbert starts in the nightcap, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports. That gives Bumgarner a chance at a two-start week, as he'll be on schedule to pitch Sunday against the Mets.

Bumgarner didn't factor into the decision during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Houston, allowing one run on five hits and two walks with two strikeouts in five innings.

EDGE Analysis

Bumgarner avoided trouble other than a Jose Siri solo shot in the fifth inning despite the low strikeout total. That's now consecutive starts allowing one run for the 32-year-old, though he's failed to reach 80 pitches or three strikeouts in either outing which severely limits his upside. He'll take the mound again on Monday in Washington.

Bumgarner is now scheduled to start Tuesday's series opener against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Bumgarner was initially listed as the probable starter for Wednesday's matchup, but he'll instead pitch on normal rest Tuesday since Zac Gallen (undisclosed) is no longer scheduled to start that day. Bumgarner tossed three innings Opening Day and allowed a run on a hit and four walks while striking out two against the Padres.

Bumgarner is listed as the probable starter Wednesday against Houston.

EDGE Analysis

With the team off Monday, Tuesday would be Bumgarner's fifth day, but Arizona manager Torey Lovullo confirmed he'll stay on rotation this week and have the left-hander throw Wednesday. The manager also plans to stay on rotation despite a second day off Thursday, per Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. That means Zac Gallen will throw Tuesday followed by Bumgarner on Wednesday at home against the Astros, then Merrill Kelly and Zach Davies starting Friday and Saturday in New York against the Mets.

Bumgarner allowed one run on one hit and four walks while striking out two over three innings in Thursday's no-decision against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Bumgarner's night was done after the left-hander needed 68 pitches to get nine outs. The high number of walks is not typical for Bumgarner, and he was expected to go at least five innings, which he did in his final Cactus League outing. He avoided the loss when Arizona's bats woke up after Padres starter Yu Darvish left the game, with Seth Beer's three-run, walkoff home run saving Bumgarner from the loss.

The Diamondbacks announced Bumgarner as their starting pitcher for Thursday's season opener versus the Padres in Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Bumgarner's status as a four-time All-Star more than anything likely allowed him to pick up the Opening Day nod, as his first two seasons in Arizona haven't justified him receiving the assignment over Zac Gallen (shoulder) or Merrill Kelly. The 32-year-old at least showed some improvement in 2021 after a disastrous debut season in the desert, accruing a 4.67 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 124:39 K:BB in 146.1 innings. Bumgarner's ability to eat innings and limit walks are still valuable skills at this stage of his career, but his diminishing strikeout rate and poor team context make him little more than a back-end option on a fantasy pitching staff in the majority of leagues.

Bumgarner allowed one hit and struck out six over five scoreless innings in Friday's spring training start against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Bumgarner was efficient, requiring just 55 pitches to get 15 outs in the left-hander's final Cactus League start. He's scheduled to start Opening Day, April 7, against the Padres. Not all starts can be this breezy; if Bumgarner gets up to 70 pitches by next Thursday, there's no guarantee he can get five innings. His spring season ends with a 4.09 ERA and 1.25 WHIP. He allowed eight hits and four walks while striking out 10 over 11 innings.

Bumgarner allowed three runs on five hits and one walk while striking out one over 2.1 innings in Tuesday's spring training game against Texas.

EDGE Analysis

The Diamondbacks were hoping Bumgarner would last three innings, but he was chased midway through a third after 40 pitches. The lefty was hit hard in the second inning, when he surrendered all three runs and two home runs. While the line looks bad, Bumgarner's fastball velocity returned to levels he hadn't seen since his days with the Giants, per Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Bumgarner, who touched 93 mph multiple times Tuesday, has experienced reduced velocity since joining Arizona two years ago. He was mid-to-upper 80s in 2020, which he attributed to a poor throwing regimen during the pandemic. The heater ticked up to 90.4 in 2021, which was still below is San Francisco days. It's too early to tell if the velocity is here to stay, but it was positive sign for the 32-year-old.

Bumgarner is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut Tuesday against the Rangers, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

That puts Bumgarner on a schedule to make three spring starts before taking the ball Opening Day on five days rest. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo has not yet named a starter for the April 7 opener against the Padres, but Bumgarner appears to be the obvious choice.