For those of you that missed it on the broadcast, Mike Belfiore started and only pitched one inning last night. No, he wasn't injured and he didn't perform poorly.
Rather, it was a predetermined move by the Diamondbacks that every so often, a starting pitcher will throw just one inning in his normal turn through the rotation. The idea is that it limits the total innings he throws this season, and will still allow him to go 5 or 6 innings when the Silver Hawks get towards the end of the season.
From what I understand, this is not unique to Belfiore, as a handful of other starters will be doing this at various points throughout the season. Obviously they will be spaced out to avoid abusing the bullpen.
Whether you agree or disagree with the strategy, that is an explanation of it. I have mixed feelings on it, but the Diamondbacks know what they are doing, so I trust their judgment.
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