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Frankoff allowed 15 runs on 20 hits with an 11/9 K/BB ratio across 14 2/3 innings (four appearances, three starts) at the major-league level with the Diamondbacks earlier this season. The 33-year-old righty also didn’t fare much better over eight appearances at Triple-A Reno before being released earlier this week.

Frankoff has been out since early June due to a right forearm injury. The 32-year-old righty allowed 15 runs on 20 hits with an 11/9 K/BB ratio across 14 2/3 innings (four appearances, three starts) at the major-league level this season. He’ll continue to serve as organizational pitching depth.

Frankoff is working through a forearm issue and now won’t be eligible to return to Arizona’s active roster before early August. He had allowed 15 earned runs through 14 2/3 innings of work this season.

It’s unclear exactly how long Frankoff will be sidelined, but it sounds like it could be an extended absence. The 32-year-old right-hander owns a bloated 9.20 ERA, 1.98 WHIP and 11/9 K/BB ratio over 14 2/3 innings (four appearances, three starts) this season.

Frankoff was tagged for a whopping seven hits, including a titanic solo homer by Tyler O’Neill in the fifth inning. He struck out five batters and also issued four walks. The 32-year-old righty owns a 9.22 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and 11/9 K/BB ratio over 13 2/3 innings (three starts) this season. It’s unclear whether he’ll get another turn in the Diamondbacks’ rotation, but he’s lined up to face the Brewers in Milwaukee on Thursday. He’s not a recommended fantasy option moving forward.

Frankoff made his second start of the season for Arizona on Friday at Coors Field. With two outs, he allowed two base hits before Ryan McMahon took one deep left-center to make it 3-0 in the first inning. Frankoff was hurt by the long-ball once again in the second inning with a two-run shot by Raimel Tapia. He tossed two more innings before his day was done at 68 pitches. The 32-year-old right hander ended the outing with a 7.27 ERA through two starts. Frankoff is in line for a start against the Giants in Arizona his next time out.

This was also Frankoff’s first appearance for the Diamondbacks. His first two innings were disorganized, but the 32-year-old eventually settled down, inducing nine swings-and-misses. He came one out short of qualifying for a win. Frankoff will get another chance to pitch against the Dodgers next week.

Frankoff will make a spot start for the Diamondbacks in place of injured right-hander Zac Gallen. It’s unclear whether the 32-year-old righty will remain in the team’s starting rotation moving forward, but it will likely come down to how well he performs in this one. He’s not a recommended streaming option for fantasy managers, but he’s worth monitoring in NL-only formats.

Frankoff was signed to a minor league contract back in January and has pitched just 4 2/3 innings in the major leagues with seven earned runs. The right-hander will take the place of Zac Gallen (elbow) on Arizona’s roster.

The right-hander racked up four strikeouts on the evening while walking one. After getting through the first two innings unscathed, Frankoff surrendered a two-run blast to Corey Seager in the third inning, accounting for all of the damage against him. The 32-year-old hurler is fighting an uphill battle in an attempt to land a spot in the D’Backs Opening Day bullpen.