With Opening Day just over the horizon, teams all around the league are gearing up for another pennant chase in hopes of being crowned this year’s World Series champion. Of course, there’s still another seven months to go before someone raises the Commissioner’s Trophy. And until the playoffs begin, teams will be focused on a smaller goal: winning their division. We’ll be … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win The NL West?
Diamondbacks Reassign Trey Mancini To Minor League Camp
Opening Day is just a week away, which means the camp cuts will become more notable. The Diamondbacks made a few today. They optioned pitchers Kyle Nelson and Drey Jameson as well as infielder Jordan Lawlar to Triple-A Reno. Right-hander Scott McGough and first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini, who were in camp as non-roster invitees, were reassigned to minor league … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Reassign Trey Mancini To Minor League Camp
D-Backs Have Received Recent Trade Interest In Jordan Montgomery
The Diamondbacks have received recent trade interest from a couple teams in Jordan Montgomery, reports John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM in Phoenix. There’s no indication that a pre-Opening Day deal is likely, but it’s notable those conversations have continued with the regular season eight days away. As has been the case all offseason, the contract is the big impediment. Montgomery … [Read more...] about D-Backs Have Received Recent Trade Interest In Jordan Montgomery
Diamondbacks, Justin Martínez Agree To Extension
Right-hander Justin Martínez and the Diamondbacks have reportedly agreed to a contract extension, pending a physical. The deal will pay him $18MM over five years, with a couple of club options as well. He’ll get a $2MM signing bonus and a $1.5MM salary this year. He’ll then make salaries of $2MM, $3MM, $4MM and $5.5MM in the remaining guaranteed years. The 2030 club option is … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks, Justin Martínez Agree To Extension
Garrett Hampson To Trigger Opt-Out In Deal With Diamondbacks
Infielder/outfielder Garrett Hampson plans to exercise the upcoming opt-out in his minor league deal with the Diamondbacks, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The opt-out date is tomorrow and the Diamondbacks will then have 48 hours to decide whether to add Hampson to the roster or let him return to free agency. Hampson is an Article XX(b) free agent, which is any player … [Read more...] about Garrett Hampson To Trigger Opt-Out In Deal With Diamondbacks