The Arizona Diamondbacks have released two-time Gold Glove winner Kolten Wong. The veteran infielder was playing with the Triple-A affiliate in Reno after signing a minor league contract. Wong, 33, came into the 2024 season hoping to diminish his brutal 2023 campaign that saw him hit .183/.256/.263 in 250 plate appearances between the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers. … [Read more...] about Veteran Second Baseman Released by the Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks Get Their Closer Back, Ready to Reclaim Role
The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated Paul Sewald from the 15-day injured list Tuesday. Sewald, 33, has been sidelined by an oblique strain but is set to rejoin the club after three rehab appearances. Now healthy again, Sewald should reclaim the closer role from Kevin Ginkel, who put up five saves with a 2.57 ERA in 14 appearances. In a corresponding move, right-hander Scott … [Read more...] about The Diamondbacks Get Their Closer Back, Ready to Reclaim Role
Diamondbacks Select Reliever Looking for a Bounceback Season
The Arizona Diamondbacks made some roster moves as their series with the Los Angeles Dodgers rolls on. On Tuesday, the DBacks optioned left-handed starter Tommy Henry on Tuesday after his tough start against the Dodgers on Monday. Brandon Hughes had his contract selected by the DBacks, with Kyle Nelson being transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room on the 40-man … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Select Reliever Looking for a Bounceback Season
October Hero Set to Make His Arizona Debut Friday
Lefty starter Jordan Montgomery is set to make his Arizona Diamondbacks debut Friday night. Last year’s October hero with the Texas Rangers signed a one-year, $25 million deal with the DBacks toward the end of spring training. “He gets some really good hitters to take some really ugly swings.”@markdero7 and @Plesac19 take a look at Jordan Montgomery ahead of his @Dbacks debut … [Read more...] about October Hero Set to Make His Arizona Debut Friday
Sources: Sixth Overall Selection of the 2021 MLB Draft Undergoes Surgery
Arizona Diamondbacks farm director Shaun Larkins said that Jordan Lawlar will undergo surgery Thursday to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb. He could have a full return to baseball activity in eight to ten weeks, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. Lawlar is Arizona’s top prospect and he was sent to Triple-A Reno on March 10. He could have put himself in the … [Read more...] about Sources: Sixth Overall Selection of the 2021 MLB Draft Undergoes Surgery