McFarland pitched a scoreless top of the ninth to capture the win Friday in the Diamondbacks' 4-2 victory over the Brewers in 10 innings. He gave up one walk and struck out a batter.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland had a brief stint on the disabled list earlier this month due to an ankle issue, but he returned last weekend and has looked strong in three appearances. The left-hander is expected to work in long relief or low-leverage situations more often than not, so he shouldn't be in line for holds on a regular basis.

McFarland (ankle) was activated off the 10-day disabled list Sunday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, McFarland is back with the club just one day after being eligible to come off the disabled list. His activation comes as a corresponding move to Taijuan Walker's placement on the DL due to a blister issue. McFarland has allowed one earned run over five appearances (5.2 IP) in relief this season.

McFarland (ankle) could be activated from the 10-day disabled list Saturday when first eligible, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo hasn't mentioned to reporters that he expects McFarland back for Saturday's game against the Padres, but the fact that the left-hander traveled with the team to San Diego is an indication that his bruised left ankle isn't much of a concern. Once activated, McFarland's usage out of the bullpen would mostly be limited to mop-up duty.

McFarland was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with a left ankle contusion.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland lands on the DL after getting hit in the ankle with a line drive that forced him to leave Tuesday's game. The left-hander has a 1.59 ERA and three strikeouts over 5.2 innings of relief work. Arizona recalled right-hander Zack Godley in a corresponding move.

McFarland exited Tuesday's game against the Tigers after being hit in the left leg by a comebacker, Jack Magruder of FanRagSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland came on in relief following Robbie Ray's five inning outing, but was quickly lifted from the game after being struck in the leg by a 106 MPH line drive off the bat of James McCann. We'll await further information in regards to his injury following Tuesday's game.

McFarland picked up the win in relief during Tuesday's 6-3 victory over the Nationals, tossing 1.1 scoreless innings and striking out a batter.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland was called upon for his second appearance of the season with the Diamondbacks with two outs in the fifth inning after starter Taijuan Walker needed 117 pitches to record 14 outs. The long reliever was able to record the final out of the inning and then worked a perfect sixth inning to pick up the win after the Diamondbacks reclaimed the lead in the top half of the frame. While it was a quality performance from McFarland, he'll still likely need to put together several strong relief outings in a row before seeing consistent high-leverage work.

McFarland's contract was selected from Triple-A Reno on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland has pitched very well with Reno so far this season, as he's thrown 11 shutout innings over seven games and recorded nine strikeouts. However, his major-league showing with the Orioles was disappointing in 2016. McFarland pitched 24.2 innings across 16 games, during which he posted a 6.93 ERA and 1.74 WHIP.

McFarland's contract was selected from Triple-A Reno on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland has pitched very well with Reno so far this season, as he's thrown 11 shutout innings over seven games and recorded nine strikeouts. However, his major-league showing with the Orioles was disappointing in 2016. McFarland pitched 24.2 innings across 16 games, during which he posted a 6.93 ERA and 1.74 WHIP.

McFarland was reassigned to minor league camp Thursday, Nick Piecoro of AZCentral.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Diamondbacks pared down their roster Thursday with Opening Day approaching as they reassigned McFarland and optioned catcher Oscar Hernandez. McFarland made five appearances with the Diamondbacks this spring and allowed two earned runs over 5.0 innings. The left-hander occasionally worked as a starter at the minor league level last season, but the Diamondbacks could just opt to keep him shortened up and use him strictly as a reliever at either Double or Triple-A.

McFarland signed a minor league deal with the Diamondbacks that includes an invite to spring training.

EDGE Analysis

The southpaw likely will compete for a bullpen spot but likely will wind up as organizational depth, perhaps with a frequent seat on the shuttle from Triple-A Reno.