The Diamondbacks announced a pair of acquisitions Tuesday: left-hander Joe Jacques was claimed off waivers from the Red Sox, while infielder Sergio Alcantara was acquired from the Pirates in exchange for cash. Both players are headed to Triple-A Reno. Jacques is on the 40-man roster, but Alcantara — who’d signed a minor league deal with Pittsburgh — is not. Arizona’s 40-man … [Read more...] about D-backs Claim Joe Jacques From Red Sox, Acquire Sergio Alcantara From Pirates
Merrill Kelly Expected To Miss More Than A Month
The Diamondbacks placed Merrill Kelly on the 15-day injured list this evening due to a shoulder strain. After tonight’s 14-1 drubbing of the Cardinals, manager Torey Lovullo said the Snakes expected Kelly to be out for an extended stretch. “We’re not looking in terms of weeks as what we had hoped for,” Lovullo admitted (link via Theo Mackie of AZ Central). “So I think the next … [Read more...] about Merrill Kelly Expected To Miss More Than A Month
D-Backs To Recall Tommy Henry, Likely To Place Merrill Kelly On IL
The Diamondbacks will recall left-hander Tommy Henry from Triple-A Reno to start tomorrow evening’s game against the Cardinals, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters (including Theo Mackie of AZ Central). Arizona optioned Henry five days ago. Pitchers need to stay on optional assignment for at least 15 days unless they’re recalled to replace a player who is going on the injured … [Read more...] about D-Backs To Recall Tommy Henry, Likely To Place Merrill Kelly On IL
NL West Notes: Kelly, Buehler, Cobb
Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly was scratched from his start in San Francisco this afternoon, with Kelly telling Steve Gilbert of MLB.com that he’s suffering from an injury involving his teres major strain. Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic adds that, per manager Torey Lovullo, Kelly has already undergone an MRI and is going to head back to Phoenix to be evaluated by … [Read more...] about NL West Notes: Kelly, Buehler, Cobb
D-Backs Recall Jordan Montgomery, Designate Jace Peterson
The Diamondbacks announced they’ve recalled Jordan Montgomery to make his team debut tonight against the Giants. Arizona also recalled outfielder Pavin Smith from Triple-A Reno. In corresponding moves, they placed starter Ryne Nelson on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow contusion and designated veteran infielder Jace Peterson for assignment. Montgomery will take the … [Read more...] about D-Backs Recall Jordan Montgomery, Designate Jace Peterson