Weaver (0-3) was tagged with the loss Friday against the Padres. He allowed two runs on two hits -- both home runs -- and one walk while fanning three across three innings.

EDGE Analysis

Weaver gave up solo homers to Fernando Tatis and Jake Cronenworth in the first two innings, and that would be enough to earn his third loss of the season in equal number of starts. The veteran now has a 12.19 ERA in 2020 and will attempt to bounce back in his next scheduled start, set for Aug. 12 on the road against the Rockies.

Weaver (0-2) allowed six runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out five over four innings in a loss to the Dodgers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

It was a similar stat line to the one Weaver posted versus the Padres in his season debut (3.1 innings, six runs, six whiffs). Weaver was responsible for two of the Dodgers' four homers Saturday -- he's now allowed three long balls in his two starts. The right-hander will need to limit hits of all kinds if he wants to pitch deeper into games. His next turn on the mound comes Friday in San Diego.

Weaver (0-1) gave up six earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out six in 3.1 innings Monday against the Padres. He took the loss.

EDGE Analysis

He needed 79 pitches (49 strikes) and couldn't even get out of the fourth inning. There are some positives to take away: he is basically fully built up and had the swing-and-miss stuff working. However, Weaver will need to be more efficient with his pitches in a tough home start against the Dodgers on Saturday.

Weaver pitched three simulated innings against live batters Tuesday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Weaver approached the 50-pitch mark during his session, completing the first turn through the rotation of Arizona starters in summer camp. Manager Torey Lovullo is pleased with the performances thus far. Weaver projects as the No. 4 starter.

Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen said the team will be "cognizant" of Weaver's workload early in the season, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Weaver was limited to 64.1 innings in the majors last season due to forearm tightness and has never logged more than 140.1 in any season during his professional career. "We want to see his career thrive, not just his 2020 thrive," Hazen said. "So we're going to be mindful of it." That means Weaver's pitch counts could be restricted early in the season, and Hazen mentioned inserting a sixth starter as well as building in extra rest. The general manager added that the club has no plans to shut Weaver down due to an artificial innings limit.

Weaver allowed two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out three over 1.1 innings in Tuesday's spring game against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Weaver labored through a 31-pitch first inning and was then pulled after striking out the first batter of the second inning. He finished with just 38 pitches, five more than his spring debut, during which he lasted just two-thirds of an inning. That's two rough first innings in a row for the right-hander, who reported to camp healthy after missing four months in 2018 due to a forearm strain. He's allowed six runs on four hits and four walks while striking out five over two spring innings.

Weaver allowed four runs on two hits and two walks while striking out two in Wednesday's spring game against Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

Weaver, who missed nearly four months in 2019 with a forearm strain, and manager Torey Lovullo accentuated the positive despite the results. The right-hander's command was not pinpoint, but he cited normal velocity and getting his work in. Weaver is expected to be part of the rotation to start the season.

Weaver said Wednesday that he isn't concerned about the health of his throwing arm entering spring training after facing no restrictions during his offseason workouts, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

With a 3.03 ERA and 21.3 K-BB% through his first 11 starts of 2019, Weaver was on his way to a stellar first season in Arizona before he was shut down for nearly four months while dealing with a forearm strain. While Weaver was able to make it back in September for a brief two-inning appearance, it's equally encouraging that he steered clear of any further setbacks during his offseason throwing sessions. Weaver noted Wednesday that he believes he's made some mechanical tweaks over the winter that will make him less susceptible to additional arm-related injuries, so he looks like he can be targeted in fantasy drafts with few reservations.

Weaver is healthy but was shut down for the season Wednesday, Jack Magruder of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Weaver returned from a lengthy absence due to an elbow injury to make just one two-inning appearance Saturday. There's time for him to pitch again, and he's reportedly healthy enough to do so, but the Diamondbacks have little reason to push him with the playoffs out of reach. Another healthy appearance could have helped fantasy owners assess Weaver's status heading into next season, but he'll instead enter the offseason as something of a mystery. His 2.94 ERA, 26.5 percent strikeout rate and 5.4 percent walk rate all represent significant steps forward from last season, but that came over a small, 12-start sample.

Weaver retired all six batters faced and struck out one over two innings as the opener in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Weaver made a successful nut brief return from an elbow injury that sidelined him since late May. The right-hander needed just 19 pitches (13 strikes) to dispatch the Padres' top six hitters and averaged 95 mph on his fastball. "He can check the box that he got back on the mound and was healthy for the last month of the season," Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. "I think it'll get him ready for a healthy 2020." Lovullo said the club has not yet determined if Weaver will pitch again in the final week of the season.