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Chafin was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Friday.

With a 9.00 ERA and 1.77 WHIP in 23 appearances, the D-backs opted to replace Chafin in their bullpen with a series of moves prior to the start of their weekend series with the Padres. If he can turn things around at Reno, Chafin could be back in the fold with the D-backs in a few weeks.

Bracho was recalled by the D-backs on Friday.

After posting a 29:4 K:BB in 19 innings with Reno, Bracho will get another look from the D-backs with the hope of making his latest stint with the big club a permanent one.

Leone was recalled by the D-backs on Friday.

He'll add depth in the bullpen for Arizona after a flurry of moves Friday afternoon. Although he struggled in his two appearances for the D-backs earlier this season, the 24-year-old Leone could emerge to stick in a middle-relief role if he can replicate his success with Reno (2.12 ERA, 1.18 WHIP) with the big club.

De La Rosa was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday with right elbow inflammation.

It's unclear when this issue cropped up, but it could be related to the start he skipped earlier in the month. Regardless, the 27-year-old expects to miss about a month while nursing the ailment and doesn't think surgery is an option. Josh Collmenter was reinstated from the disabled list and Dominic Leone and Silvino Bracho were recalled from Triple-A to bolster the bullpen, but the Diamondbacks will likely have to make another move in order to fill De La Rosa's spot in the rotation when that rolls along Monday.

Miller (finger) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday.

As expected, Miller will head to the DL for what is now being classified as a right finger sprain. It's unclear how severe the injury is, but a timetable for his return should become clearer once he's able to begin throwing again. The Diamondbacks reinstated Josh Collmenter from the DL and called up Dominic Leone and Silvino Bracho from Triple-A Reno to solidify the bullpen until Sunday when they need another starter, when they may call up Archie Bradley from the minors.

Garcia (biceps) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Friday, Eric Stephen of SB Nation reports.

With the Dodgers calling up top-prospect Julio Urias, a spot on the 40-man roster needed to be cleared. Considering there is still no timetable for Garcia's return, he was an obvious candidate to be sent to the 60-day DL to clear a spot. He'll stay on the 60-day DL as long as he continues to make little to no progress in his rehab program.

Gsellman gave up eight hits and three earned runs while striking out five during 6.2 innings of work on Thursday.

Gsellman missed a start due to a strained groin injury that caused him to spend a week on the disabled list after the mild incident occurred on May 13. Since then, he has made two starts for Double-A Binghamton, allowing three earned runs in each and picking up losses in both outings. Before the injury Gsellman held an impressive 2.21 ERA and 1.04 WHIP, and with a 42:13 strikeout to walk ratio this season, he has the ability to keep opposing hitters off the basepaths. The 22-year-old could earn the chance to compete at a higher level at some point this year if he can settle back in and continue to pitch well for his club.

Miller (finger) will likely go on the disabled list Friday, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports.

There was some talk about Miller missing his next start after manager Chip Hale made it seem as if the right-hander's finger injury from mid-April is still affecting him, but it seems that the issue is even worse than that. It's unclear if it's been hampering his recent starts, possibly explaining the rough 1-6 start to the season he's gotten off to, but that should become clearer once more light is shed on the issue. If he does head to the DL, the Diamondbacks will have a hole to fill in their starting rotation, which could be filled by either a minor leaguer or by Josh Collmenter (shoulder) if he's able to come off the DL.

Smith (knee) is planning on playing in back-to-back games for Triple-A Colorado Springs before rejoining the Brewers, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Smith has pitched twice for High-A Brevard County during his rehab assignment, compiling three shutout innings while only allowing one baserunner and striking out four. The bigger news is that the 26-year-old reliever hasn't suffered any setbacks and is on track to join the Brewers in June. Once Smith returns to the fold, he will most likely begin his 2016 campaign as a setup man out of the bullpen.

Miller is scheduled to start Sunday against the Padres, but plans could change as the team seeks to evaluate if Miller is completely healthy, MLB.com reports.

Manager Chip Hale's words on the matter were ominous, as he said Miller's finger "is still not where we'd like it to be" and "it's not about his next start or three starts from now, it's about this long time that we have him." Miller hit his hand off the mound at Petco Park twice during his April 16 start, forcing him from the game, but there was no indication until now that the finger was still an issue. The 25-year-old gave up six runs in five innings against Pittsburgh his last time out to fall to 1-6 on the year.