The Orioles made a four-year proposal to retain Corbin Burnes during free agency, the former Cy Young winner told reporters (relayed by Jake Rill of MLB.com). Burnes himself did not specify the dollar figure. However, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports that Baltimore’s final offer was for $180MM over four seasons. Burnes ended up with the Diamondbacks on a six-year, $210MM … [Read more...] about Orioles Reportedly Offered Four-Year, $180MM Deal To Corbin Burnes
Ketel Marte Likely Headed To IL With Left Hamstring Strain
The Diamondbacks announced that Ketel Marte sustained a left hamstring strain in this evening’s win over the Nationals. The star second baseman pulled up lame as he ran out a first-inning double. He left the game immediately and was replaced by pinch-runner Garrett Hampson. Manager Torey Lovullo suggested postgame that Marte was likely headed to the 10-day injured list (h/t to … [Read more...] about Ketel Marte Likely Headed To IL With Left Hamstring Strain
Diamondbacks Notes: Marte, Pfaadt, Ballpark
Ketel Marte’s new contract extension came as a bit of a surprise, given that the star second baseman’s previous contract already gave the Diamondbacks control through at least the 2027 season, and likely through 2028 given a club option. However, Marte’s latest contract now keeps him in the desert through 2031 and puts an additional $64MM in his bank account, while also … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Notes: Marte, Pfaadt, Ballpark
Diamondbacks Place Ketel Marte On 10-Day IL, Promote Tim Tawa
4:54pm: Manager Torey Lovullo told reporters (as well as team pregame and postgame radio host Steve Zinsmeister) today that Marte is expected to miss “weeks instead of days” due to his ailing hamstring. A more specific timetable for Marte’s return to action won’t be available until he meets with team doctors back in Arizona. 12:07pm: As expected, the Diamondbacks officially … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Place Ketel Marte On 10-Day IL, Promote Tim Tawa
Padres, D-Backs In Discussions To Play Mexico City Series In 2026
The Diamondbacks and Padres are in discussions with MLB about playing a regular season series in Mexico City next year, report Dennis Lin and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The league has yet to make that event official. MLB and the Players Association agreed to the establishment of the “World Tour” series to promote international play in the 2022 collective bargaining … [Read more...] about Padres, D-Backs In Discussions To Play Mexico City Series In 2026