Veteran first baseman Trey Mancini has opted out of his minor league contract with the Diamondbacks, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Arizona evidently opted not to select him onto the MLB roster and he has returned to free agency. Utility infielder Nicky Lopez did the same this morning. Mancini, 33, played three months with Triple-A Reno after signing an offseason … [Read more...] about Trey Mancini Opts Out Of D-Backs Deal
Tucker Barnhart To Retire
Former Gold Glove catcher Tucker Barnhart is set to retire, as agent Steve Rath of the Ballengee Group tells Robert Murray of FanSided. Barnhart played for the Reds, Tigers, Cubs, Diamondbacks, and Rangers across his 12 seasons in the majors. Born and raised in Indiana, Barnhart was drafted by the Reds in the tenth round of the 2009 draft out of Brownsburg High School, just two … [Read more...] about Tucker Barnhart To Retire
Jordan Lawlar To Miss “Weeks” With Hamstring Strain
The Triple-A Reno Aces placed Jordan Lawlar on their seven-day injured list on Thursday, and the infield prospect is facing another extended stint on the sidelines. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters (including Alex Wiener of Arizona Sports) that Lawlar is expected to miss “weeks” recovering from a Grade 1 hamstring strain. For a more specific timeline, Sports … [Read more...] about Jordan Lawlar To Miss “Weeks” With Hamstring Strain
Diamondbacks Designate Tayler Scott, Select John Curtiss
The Diamondbacks announced that right-hander Tayler Scott has been designated for assignment. Fellow righty John Curtiss will take Scott’s place on the active roster, as Arizona selected Curtiss’ contract from Triple-A. This is the second time in a month and a half that Scott has entered DFA limbo, as his previous designation from the Astros led to Scott electing free agency … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Designate Tayler Scott, Select John Curtiss
Arizona Officials Approve Public Funding For Chase Field Renovations
Arizona governor Katie Hobbs has signed off on legislation committing up to $500MM (plus an annual inflation adjustment) in sales tax revenue over the next 30 years towards Chase Field renovations (link via The Associated Press). The bill had passed the state legislature on Tuesday. Hobbs has been a longtime supporter of the project, so her approval was largely a formality. The … [Read more...] about Arizona Officials Approve Public Funding For Chase Field Renovations