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If it weren’t for Rubby De La Rosa, D-Backs would be buried

At the start of Spring Training, Rubby De La Rosa was considered to be the Diamondback’s weakest link in an otherwise strong rotation. Today, the inverse is true– and the case could be made that he has been the team’s MVP thus far.

Seriously. If it weren’t for Rubby De La Rosa, the Diamondbacks might be eight games out of first place by now.

De La Rosa has been the Diamondbacks’ only consistent pitcher as of late, going 3-1 with a 1.93 ERA in his last five starts dating back to April 23. He’s striking out more batters; 33 in 32.