The Diamondbacks remain on the fringes of the NL postseason picture, sitting five and a half games out in the Wild Card chase. General manager Mike Hazen has said he hopes the team performs well enough to position itself as a late buyer, but the GM has also at least been listening to offers on some of his outfielders, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. That does … [Read more...] about D-backs Have Listened To Offers On Outfield Depth
Diamondbacks Designate Kyle Nelson For Assignment
The Diamondbacks announced that left-hander Kyle Nelson has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding 40-man move for the signing of righty Jake Woodford, a move that was previously reported. Nelson, now 28, has been with the Diamondbacks for years. He was claimed off waivers from the Guardians in the 2021-22 offseason. He showed some potential at times but … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Designate Kyle Nelson For Assignment
Diamondbacks Notes: Beeks, Graveman, Gallen, Kelly, Miller
Prior to yesterday’s 6-5 loss to the Angels, the Diamondbacks placed left-hander Jalen Beeks on the 15-day injured list due to lower back inflammation, with a retroactive placement date of July 8. Right-hander Kendall Graveman was activated from the 15-day IL in the corresponding move. It doesn’t appear as Beeks’ injury is overly serious, as manager Torey Lovullo told … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Notes: Beeks, Graveman, Gallen, Kelly, Miller
D-Backs GM Mike Hazen Discusses Deadline Possibilities
The Diamondbacks remain one of the most pivotal bubble teams with July underway. They’re in fourth place in the NL West entering tonight’s game against San Francisco. They’ve won two in a row to climb back above .500 at 43-42. On Monday, general manager Mike Hazen appeared on The Show podcast with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Hazen reiterated much of what … [Read more...] about D-Backs GM Mike Hazen Discusses Deadline Possibilities
Diamondbacks Outright Kyle Nelson
The Diamondbacks have sent left-hander Kyle Nelson outright to Triple-A Reno, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. Nelson, 28, has the right to elect free agency but probably won’t exercise that right. Players with at least three years of service time have the right to reject … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Outright Kyle Nelson