9:29 AM - A.J. Puk (ARI) allowed one hit and struck out two over one scoreless inning in Saturday's spring game against the Reds.

5:00 PM - A.J. Puk (ARI) manager Torey Lovullo said earlier this month that Puk being left-handed "wouldn't be an issue for me" when considering his options for closer, Jack Sommers of Arizona on SI reports.

2:42 PM - A.J. Puk (ARI) agreed to a one-year, $2.95 million contract with the Diamondbacks on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Postreports.

9:46 AM - A.J. Puk (ARI) gave up a hit and struck out three in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his third save of the season in a 7-4 win over the Brewers.

8:44 AM - A.J. Puk (ARI) picked up the save Sunday against Pittsburgh, striking out one during two-thirds of a perfect inning.

8:48 AM - A.J. Puk (ARI) allowed one run on three hits over a third of an inning in Friday's 9-8 win over the Pirates.

4:45 PM - A.J. Puk (ARI) and Kevin Ginkel are the favorites for save opportunities after Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo removed Paul Sewald from the closer role Friday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

12:47 PM - A.J. Puk (ARI) allowed one walk and struck out one over a scoreless eighth inning in Saturday's 9-5 win over the Pirates.