Arizona Diamondbacks

80-82
4th in NL West
NEWS
Sun, Mar 01, 2026

2:49 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (back) said Sunday that he's optimistic he'll avoid a stint on the injured list and believes that he'll be available to pitch at the back end of Arizona's first through the rotation to begin the regular season, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

2:26 PM - Shawn Dubin (AZ) (elbow) struck out one batter and allowed two earned runs on two hits over an inning of relief Thursday in the Diamondbacks' 13-10 win over the Royals in Cactus League play.

2:22 PM - Grant Holman (AZ) (finger) is scheduled to make a relief appearance Tuesday in the Diamondbacks' exhibition against Team Mexico, SI.com reports.

2:18 PM - Jonathan Loaisiga (AZ) (elbow) struck out a batter and allowed one earned run on two hits and one walk over one inning of relief Saturday in the Diamondbacks' 8-5 win over the Angels in Cactus League play.

8:09 AM - Paul Sewald (AZ) allowed one run on one hit and struck out one over one inning in Saturday's spring game against the Angels.

Sat, Feb 28, 2026

5:45 PM - Brandyn Garcia (AZ) was taken out of Saturday's Cactus League game against the Angels due to an illness, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

5:08 PM - Brandyn Garcia (AZ) was removed from Saturday's Cactus League game against the Angels with an apparent injury, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

9:49 AM - Corbin Carroll (AZ) (hand) has resumed baseball activity, Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic reports.

9:40 AM - Ryne Nelson (AZ) struck out three over two hitless and scoreless innings in Friday's spring start against Seattle.

Fri, Feb 27, 2026

7:07 AM - Jose Fernandez (AZ) went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI and an additional run scored in Thursday's spring game against Kansas City.

6:53 AM - Eduardo Rodriguez (AZ) allowed three hits over two scoreless innings in Thursday's spring start against the Royals.

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

2:56 PM - Brandon Pfaadt (AZ) manager Torey Lovullo said Thursday that Pfaadt is being "slow-played" during spring training because of a side issue that popped up over the offseason, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

2:49 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) manager Torey Lovullo said Thursday that Kelly (back) could avoid the injured list and make a start in the second series of the season if he's able to ramp up his throwing "sooner than later," Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

2:35 PM - Cristian Mena (AZ) Torey Lovullo said Thursday that Mena has been shut down from throwing after aggravating his strained right shoulder, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

7:48 AM - Tim Tawa (AZ) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's spring game against the Dodgers.

7:30 AM - Zac Gallen (AZ) allowed one hit and struck out two over one scoreless inning in Wednesday's spring start against the Dodgers.

Wed, Feb 25, 2026

1:59 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (back) said Wednesday that he does not think he will be ready in time for Opening Day, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

7:51 AM - Alek Thomas (AZ) started in center field and went 2-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's spring game against Texas.

7:38 AM - Michael Soroka (AZ) allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out three over two innings in Tuesday's spring start against the Rangers.

Tue, Feb 24, 2026

2:29 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) manager Torey Lovullo said Tuesday that Kelly has undergone additional testing on his injured back, including a CT scan, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Mon, Feb 23, 2026

2:42 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) manager Torey Lovullo said Monday that the team is still waiting for MRI results on Kelly's back, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.

2:06 PM - Juan Burgos (AZ) (forearm) is scheduled to make a relief appearance in Monday's Cactus League game against the Guardians, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.

12:50 PM - Kohl Drake (AZ) (shoulder) struck out two and allowed an earned run on no hits and two walks over two innings in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the Angels in Cactus League play.

9:29 AM - Jorge Barrosa (AZ) started in left field and went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's spring game against the Angels.

Sun, Feb 22, 2026

12:26 PM - Jordan Lawlar (AZ) started in center field and went 1-for-2 with a walk and solo home run in Saturday's spring game against the Rockies.

Sat, Feb 21, 2026

2:27 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) will no longer throw live BP Saturday because of mid-back tightness, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

9:31 AM - Jordan Lawlar (AZ) will start in center field in Arizona's Cactus League opener Saturday, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

9:13 AM - Zac Gallen (AZ) threw a live batting-practice session Friday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

6:38 PM - Geraldo Perdomo (AZ) batted second and went 1-for-3 in Friday's Cactus League opener against the Rockies.

6:33 PM - Ketel Marte (AZ) batted leadoff and went 0-for-3 in Friday's spring game against Colorado.

6:29 PM - Nolan Arenado (AZ) went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Friday's Cactus League opener against the Rockies.

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

8:36 AM - Corbin Carroll (AZ) Diamondbacks are preparing for Carroll (hand) to return by or soon after Opening Day, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

8:29 AM - Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (AZ) (knee) took live batting practice Tuesday and ran the bases, indicating his return is ahead of schedule, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Feb 17, 2026

5:54 PM - Ryan Thompson (AZ) said he addressed an issue of tipping pitches that impacted him early in 2025, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

9:20 AM - Kevin Ginkel (AZ) manager Torey Lovullo mentioned Ginkel, Paul Sewald and Ryan Thompson as candidates to emerge as the club's closer, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.

9:14 AM - Paul Sewald (AZ) manager Torey Lovullo listed Sewald, Kevin Ginkel and Ryan Thompson as candidates to emerge as the team's closer, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.

9:08 AM - Ryan Thompson (AZ) manager Torey Lovullo mentioned Thompson, Kevin Ginkel and Paul Sewald when asked who could fill the team's closer job, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.

Mon, Feb 16, 2026

10:40 AM - Tyler Locklear (AZ) manager Torey Lovullo said Sunday that Locklear (shoulder/elbow) is trending toward a return around mid-May to early June, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

10:33 AM - Adrian Del Castillo (AZ) Castillo said Monday that he expects to be sidelined for around one month due to his left calf injury, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

7:03 AM - Michael Soroka (AZ) might open the season in the bullpen, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Sun, Feb 15, 2026

3:53 PM - A.J. Puk (AZ) Diamondbacks placed Puk (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Sunday.

3:39 PM - Grant Holman (AZ) Diamondbacks claimed Holman (finger) off waivers from the Athletics on Sunday.

10:49 AM - Corbin Burnes (AZ) Diamondbacks placed Burnes (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Sunday.

Sat, Feb 14, 2026

2:46 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) Torey Lovullo said Saturday that Kelly will start against the Dodgers on Opening Day, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

10:43 AM - Joe Ross (AZ) signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Saturday and was invited to spring training, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

10:38 AM - Justin Martinez (AZ) Diamondbacks placed Martinez (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Saturday.

9:20 AM - Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (AZ) (knee) is expected to split time between designated hitter and left field upon his return from a torn ACL, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports reports.

Fri, Feb 13, 2026

7:30 AM - Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (AZ) (knee) arrived at camp Thursday and was optimistic about beating his timeline for a return, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

7:23 AM - Corbin Carroll (AZ) was back at camp Thursday one day after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured hamate bone in his right hand, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

7:11 AM - Adrian Del Castillo (AZ) Castillo is dealing with a left calf issue, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

1:06 PM - Paul Sewald (AZ) Diamondbacks signed Sewald to a one-year, $1.5 million contract Thursday, Nick Piecoro of Arizona Republic reports.

7:50 AM - Jordan Lawlar (AZ) could see regular playing time in center field this spring, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

7:32 AM - Corbin Carroll (AZ) underwent surgery on his right hand Wednesday after breaking the hamate bone a day earlier while taking a swing during live batting practice, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Wed, Feb 11, 2026

1:12 PM - Andrew Saalfrank (AZ) (shoulder) said Wednesday that he expects to be sidelined 10-to-16 months, Arizona Sports reports.

10:30 AM - Corbin Carroll (AZ) suffered a broken hamate bone during a live batting practice session Tuesday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Feb 10, 2026

1:28 PM - Andrew Saalfrank (AZ) Diamondbacks placed Saalfrank (shoulder) on the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

1:14 PM - Kevin Ginkel (AZ) (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.

10:16 AM - A.J. Puk (AZ) (elbow) believes he could be ready for his season debut by early May, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

10:04 AM - Corbin Burnes (AZ) (elbow) expects to throw off a mound by the end of spring training, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.

9:45 AM - Justin Martinez (AZ) (elbow) hopes to make his season debut by late August, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.

Mon, Feb 09, 2026

2:44 PM - Andrew Saalfrank (AZ) will miss the entire 2026 season after undergoing left shoulder surgery Monday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Sun, Feb 08, 2026

9:31 AM - Ryne Nelson (AZ) focused on getting physically stronger this offseason so that he can handle the rigors of 30 or more starts in 2026, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

3:34 PM - Kade Strowd (AZ) Orioles traded Strowd to the Diamondbacks on Thursday in exchange for Blaze Alexander, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Feb 03, 2026

4:10 PM - Carlos Santana (AZ) agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.

Mon, Feb 02, 2026

8:02 AM - Pavin Smith (AZ) could face competition at first base with the Diamondbacks interested free agent Carlos Santana, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports.

Sat, Jan 31, 2026

11:57 AM - Junior Fernandez (AZ) signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday and received an invitation to spring training.

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

3:24 PM - Gus Varland (AZ) Diamondbacks designated Varland (undisclosed) for assignment Thursday.

3:20 PM - Taylor Clarke (AZ) Diamondbacks signed Clarke to a one-year contract Thursday.

8:13 AM - Blaze Alexander (AZ) is expected to shift to a utility role following the Diamondbacks' acquisition of third baseman Nolan Arenado, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

Tue, Jan 13, 2026

2:12 PM - Shawn Dubin (AZ) Diamondbacks signed Dubin (elbow) to a minor-league contract Dec. 19.

12:42 PM - Nolan Arenado (AZ) Diamondbacks acquired Arenado from the Cardinals on Tuesday in exchange for Jack Martinez, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.

12:28 PM - Jonathan Loaisiga (AZ) Diamondbacks signed Loaisiga (elbow) to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.

Sun, Jan 11, 2026

9:35 AM - Jordan Lawlar (AZ) is expected to play center field in addition to reps in the infield during spring training, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Fri, Jan 09, 2026

11:25 AM - Ketel Marte (AZ) Diamondbacks will not trade Marte this offseason, Ken Rosenthal of Athletic reports.

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

5:57 PM - Thomas Hatch (AZ) signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training.

3:55 PM - Gabriel Moreno (AZ) Diamondbacks and Moreno avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.55 million contract Thursday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

2:18 PM - Alek Thomas (AZ) Diamondbacks and Thomas avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.9625 million contract Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

12:48 PM - Ryan Thompson (AZ) Diamondbacks and Thompson avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.95 million contract Thursday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.

Fri, Dec 26, 2025

10:42 AM - Luken Baker (AZ) agreed to a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday, Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com reports.

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

7:25 PM - Ildemaro Vargas (AZ) signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

4:44 PM - Bryce Jarvis (AZ) outrighted Jarvis to Triple-A Reno on Friday, Alex Weiner of Sports.com reports.

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

3:30 PM - John Curtiss (AZ) Diamondbacks re-signed Curtiss to a minor-league contract Tuesday.

Tue, Dec 16, 2025

9:54 AM - Jacob Amaya (AZ) Diamondbacks signed Amaya to a minor-league contract Dec. 4.

Mon, Dec 15, 2025

1:12 PM - Isaiah Campbell (AZ) Diamondbacks signed Campbell to a minor-league contract Dec. 5.

Sun, Dec 14, 2025

9:58 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) agreed to a two-year, $40 million contract with the Diamondbacks on Sunday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Fri, Dec 12, 2025

2:53 PM - Bryce Jarvis (AZ) Diamondbacks designated Jarvis for assignment Friday.

Mon, Dec 08, 2025

9:28 AM - Michael Soroka (AZ) Diamondbacks signed Soroka to a one-year contract Monday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com report.

Fri, Dec 05, 2025

12:55 PM - Gerardo Carrillo (AZ) Diamondbacks signed Carrillo to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training Friday.

12:50 PM - Taylor Rashi (AZ) Diamondbacks re-signed Rashi to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training Friday.

Wed, Dec 03, 2025

2:08 PM - Tommy Henry (AZ) Diamondbacks re-signed Henry (elbow) to a minor-league contract Monday.

Sat, Nov 29, 2025

11:50 AM - Jake McCarthy (AZ) to sources, McCarthy or Alek Thomas will likely be traded during the offseason, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

11:43 AM - Alek Thomas (AZ) to sources, Thomas or Jake McCarthy will likely be traded during the offseason, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Fri, Nov 21, 2025

3:26 PM - James McCann (AZ) Diamondbacks re-signed McCann to a one-year, $2.75 million contract, Nick Piecoro of Arizona Republic reports.

Mon, Nov 17, 2025

6:48 PM - Christian Montes De Oca (AZ) Diamondbacks outrighted Montes De Oca (back) to Triple-A Reno on Monday.

Sun, Nov 09, 2025

2:34 PM - Aramis Garcia (AZ) re-signed with the Diamondbacks on a minor-league contract last month, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports.

Wed, Nov 05, 2025

7:14 PM - John Curtiss (AZ) cleared waivers Wednesday and was sent outright to Triple-A Reno, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Mon, Nov 03, 2025

2:34 PM - Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (AZ) (knee) exercised his $13 million player option for 2026 on Monday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Wed, Oct 29, 2025

1:38 PM - Jordan Lawlar (AZ) played center field Tuesday in his first game with Tigres del Licey in the Dominican Winter League.

Sat, Oct 11, 2025

10:17 AM - Jordan Lawlar (AZ) will play winter ball in the Dominican Republic, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Wed, Oct 08, 2025

11:24 AM - Drey Jameson (AZ) (elbow) tossed a scoreless inning of relief Tuesday during an appearance in the Arizona Fall League.

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