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J.J. Putz lost weight over the winter
J.J. Putz - R - Arizona Diamondbacks
Feb. 19, 2013 - 8:15 PM ET

J.J. Putz lost 17 pounds over the offseason after going to a gluten-free, dairy-free diet.

Both Putz and Trevor Cahill, who lost 15 pounds, went on the diet upon the advice of the same nutritionist. Putz said Tuesday that he has tons more energy now, which surely can't hurt his chances at producing a third straight strong year as the Diamondbacks' closer.