Five players who need to step up in David Peralta’s absence

By Christopher Gaine

May 17, 2016

Apr 24, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta slams his bat down as he reacts after striking out against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

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2. Shelby Miller

Miller has made Zack Greinke look like the Cy Young runner-up he was last season, this season. He has a 6.94 ERA so far, one of the worst of any pitcher. He will need to pitch more like the pitcher who recorded a 3.27 ERA from 2013-2015, especially without Peralta these next couple of games.