PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have a “problem” that seems like a luxury: Their relief pitchers, much like the Maytag repairman, haven’t had much to do lately.
That’s because their starters have been pitching deep into games.
The pattern will change Wednesday afternoon when the Diamondbacks play host to the Chicago White Sox, looking to sweep the three-game interleague series. Arizona will start Randall Delgado (1-0, 4.05 ERA), who has been their long reliever, because Taijuan Walker is on the disabled list due to a blister problem.
Delgado, who has never faced the White Sox, has allowed just one earned run over his past seven games (0.