It appears there’s some behind-the-scenes drama in Arizona. Per a report from Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic, some players on the Diamondbacks are frustrated with second baseman Ketel Marte for his tendency to miss games. Most often, that appears to be due to health, though a situation around the All-Star break where Marte was absent from the club was also seemingly a … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Teammates Reportedly Frustrated With Ketel Marte
Diamondbacks Sign Matt Mervis To Minor League Deal
Matt Mervis has found a new home after he was released by the Marlins earlier this month. The first baseman signed a minor league contract with the Diamondbacks today, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. He will report to the Triple-A Reno Aces. A lefty power bat, Mervis will slot in as a nice replacement for Seth Brown, who opted out of his minor league deal with the … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Sign Matt Mervis To Minor League Deal
Diamondbacks Release Kendall Graveman
The Diamondbacks have released right-hander Kendall Graveman, according to his transactions log on MLB.com. He was designated for assignment on Monday. Graveman, now 34, began his MLB career with a cup of coffee in Toronto in 2014 before the Blue Jays shipped him off to Oakland in the Josh Donaldson trade. He then spent the next four seasons putting up serviceable numbers as a … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Release Kendall Graveman
Diamondbacks Release Jeff Brigham
The Diamondbacks have released right-hander Jeff Brigham, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Monday, so this doesn’t impact the club’s 40-man roster count. Brigham, 33, signed a minor league deal with the Snakes in the offseason. He was selected to the big league roster at the end of May but only made … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Release Jeff Brigham
Diamondbacks Claim Gus Varland; Designate Kendall Graveman, Jeff Brigham For Assignment
The Diamondbacks announced that they have claimed right-hander Gus Varland from the White Sox and optioned him to Triple-A Reno. He was previously listed as released by the Sox but it appears he had not yet cleared released waivers. The Diamondbacks also recalled right-hander Juan Morillo. In corresponding moves, righties Kendall Graveman and Jeff Brigham have been designated … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Claim Gus Varland; Designate Kendall Graveman, Jeff Brigham For Assignment