The D-backs have claimed righty Elvin Rodriguez off waivers from the Orioles, per announcements from both teams. Arizona transferred first baseman/designated hitter Pavin Smith to the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Smith was placed on the 10-day IL in late August, so the move to the 60-day injured list officially ends his season. Rodriguez signed a … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Claim Elvin Rodriguez
Diamondbacks Notes: Gurriel, Kelly, Gallen
The D-backs may have lost one of their regulars last night. Outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was carted off the field after a non-contact injury in left-center. Both he and Blaze Alexander — who was making his first career appearance in center field — were tracking a drive to the left-center gap off the bat of Rowdy Tellez. Alexander laid out to make an exceptional diving grab, … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Notes: Gurriel, Kelly, Gallen
Diamondbacks Outright Tristin English
Infielder/outfielder Tristin English has been sent outright to Triple-A Reno, according to his transaction tracker at MLB.com. He played for the Aces on Sunday. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks last week. English, 28, was just selected to the big league roster in July. That was his first call to the show. This is his … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Outright Tristin English
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Diagnosed With Torn ACL
The Diamondbacks announced today that right-hander Taylor Rashi and infielder Connor Kaiser have been recalled from Triple-A Reno. In corresponding moves, they have optioned Juan Burgos to Reno and placed outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a torn right ACL. It was apparent that Gurriel was injured last night. He and center fielder Blaze Alexander … [Read more...] about Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Diagnosed With Torn ACL
Pavin Smith Unlikely To Return In 2025 Due To Quad Strain
Pavin Smith is “likely” done for the 2025 season, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters (including Jacob Gurvis of MLB.com) earlier today. Lovullo noted that Smith has not been officially shut down for the season, but after he went on the injured list with a strained left quad yesterday it seems unlikely he’ll be able to get healthy and back up to speed in time to appear before … [Read more...] about Pavin Smith Unlikely To Return In 2025 Due To Quad Strain