The Diamondbacks have signed right-hander Nabil Crismatt to a minor league deal, per an announcement from the Triple-A Reno Aces. Crismatt was previously with the Phillies on a minor league deal but was released a few days ago, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. Crismatt, 30, has pitched 177 major league innings in his career with a 3.71 earned run average. His … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Sign Nabil Crismatt To Minor League Deal
Diamondbacks Release Seth Brown
The Diamondbacks have released outfielder and first baseman Seth Brown, according to the transaction log on his MLB.com player page. He had signed a minor league contract with the team in July after being released by the Athletics. Brown, 33, played the first decade of his professional career in the A’s organization. They drafted him in 2015 and promoted him for his MLB debut … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Release Seth Brown
Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall Expects Lower Payroll In 2026
The Diamondbacks went into 2025 with an Opening Day payroll of just under $187MM, representing yet another new high for a club that had already bumped its payroll from roughly $116.1MM in 2023 to $163.3MM in 2024. Arizona’s attempt to try and capitalize on its surprise NL pennant in 2023 hasn’t worked out, however, as the D’Backs fell short of the playoffs in 2024 and are … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall Expects Lower Payroll In 2026
Poll: Who Had The Best Deadline In The NL West?
The trade deadline has come and gone. While trade season was slow to get started this year, when all was said and done, there were several dozen trades made in a flurry of movement over the final few days before the deadline arrived. The full impact of these trades won’t be known for years to come, but that doesn’t mean we can’t analyze the deals and decide whose haul looks the … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Had The Best Deadline In The NL West?
Diamondbacks Select Casey Kelly, Transfer Kevin Ginkel To 60-Day IL
The Diamondbacks announced today that right-hander Casey Kelly has been selected to the roster. Left-hander Kyle Nelson has been optioned to Triple-A Reno to open an active roster spot. In a corresponding 40-man move, righty Kevin Ginkel has been transferred to the 60-day IL. Kelly, 35, signed a minor league deal with the Snakes back in March. He has been pitching for Triple-A … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Select Casey Kelly, Transfer Kevin Ginkel To 60-Day IL