The Diamondbacks have signed right-hander Casey Kelly to a minor league deal, according to the transactions log on Kelly’s MLB.com profile page. Kelly, 35, was a first-round pick by the Red Sox back in 2008. He quickly rose to minor league stardom, becoming a consensus top-100 prospect in the sport before he was traded to the Padres alongside future All-Star Anthony Rizzo in … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Sign Casey Kelly To Minor League Deal
Blaze Alexander To Miss Several Weeks Due To Oblique Strain
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo tells Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports that infielder Blaze Alexander has a right oblique strain. A firm timeline wasn’t provided but the skipper said Alexander’s absence will be measured in weeks rather than days. With Opening Day now less than a month away, a season-opening trip to the injured list seems distinctly possible. Even if he’s … [Read more...] about Blaze Alexander To Miss Several Weeks Due To Oblique Strain
Thyago Vieira, Josh Winder To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo revealed today that right-handers Thyago Vieira and Josh Winder will both require Tommy John surgery, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Both righties had been in camp as non-roster invitees but each will now miss the entire 2025 season. Vieira, 32, was claimed off waivers from the Orioles in June. The following month, the Snakes put him back on … [Read more...] about Thyago Vieira, Josh Winder To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
The D-backs’ Closing Competition
The Diamondbacks entered the offseason in search of a new first baseman, a closer and some right-handed thump in the lineup, among other items on the to-do list. They’ve broadly succeeded, acquiring Josh Naylor from the Guardians to replace free agent Christian Walker and re-signing Randal Grichuk. The Snakes haven’t found a slam-dunk closer, but they signed a new (co) ace, … [Read more...] about The D-backs’ Closing Competition
D-Backs, Brandon Bielak Agree To Minor League Deal
The Diamondbacks are in agreement with Brandon Bielak on a minor league contract, reports Ari Alexander of KPRC 2. Bielak elected minor league free agency after being waived by the A’s late last fall. Bielak has pitched in parts of five MLB seasons as a swingman. He spent the first four-plus years with the Astros, a tenure highlighted by his 3.83 ERA across a career-high 80 … [Read more...] about D-Backs, Brandon Bielak Agree To Minor League Deal