D-backs' Madison Bumgarner designated for assignment

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PHOENIX - Madison Bumgarner's time with the Arizona Diamondbacks appears to be over.

The 33-year-old left-hander has been designated for assignment by the D-backs, the team announced Thursday. In his place, Arizona recalled left-hander Anthony Misiewicz from AAA.

The move takes Bumgarner off the team’s 40-man roster and leaves Arizona seven days to trade the 2014 World Series MVP or else place him on outright waivers. The Diamondbacks made the move a day after Bumgarner allowed seven runs in three innings against the St. Louis Cardinals.

The four-time All-Star hasn’t lived up to expectations in the desert since signing a five-year, $85 million deal in 2020. A postseason hero for San Francisco, he has gone 15-32 with a 5.23 ERA in 69 starts and is having his worst season with Arizona.

"I wish I had some kind of answers," Bumgarner said after Wednesday’s game. "Not that I’m not going look for them — I’m going to look for them. But right now, I don’t have any for you guys. I wish I did. But I don’t."

ST LOUIS, MO - APRIL 19: Madison Bumgarner #40 of the Arizona Diamondbacks delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium on April 19, 2023 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Bumgarner is owed roughly $34.4 million on the remainder of his contract, including $20.4 million this season. If he clears waivers, he would be clear to sign with any team for a prorated share of the league minimum of $720,000.

Bumgarner had been one of baseball’s best pitchers during 11 seasons with the Giants, helping them win three World Series titles. He was a workhorse for San Francisco during that time, going over 200 innings seven times in addition to 16 postseason appearances, including a memorable five-inning save in Game 7 of the ’14 Series.

The Diamondbacks currently have an 11-8 record and sit atop the National League West. They kickoff a four-game homestand on April 20 with the San Diego Padres.

The Associated Press (AP) contributed to this report.