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
Diamondbacks Sign Albert Almora To Minor League Deal
The Diamondbacks have signed outfielder Albert Almora to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Reno. The move was announced by the minor league affiliate. Almora had been playing in Triple-A with the Marlins but was released last week. A former sixth overall pick by the Cubs, Almora played parts of five seasons with Chicago as a light-hitting defensive specialist … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Sign Albert Almora To Minor League Deal