The Diamondbacks’ young pitcher Mitch Bratt is making strides, logging starts and building arm strength despite not yet reaching five innings — a trend reshaping MLB’s definition of a “quality start.” With the threshold for a decision now shifting to just getting an out in the fifth, pitchers like Bratt and veterans like Pfaadt are navigating a new landscape where innings aren’t the sole metric. While the change offers more opportunities for wins, it doesn’t always translate to victories — as seen when bullpen failures cost games even when starters fell short of five innings. This evolving standard could be a game-changer for young arms like Bratt, but its real impact remains to be seen as the season unfolds.
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