Diamondbacks prospect Jordan Lawlar is doing everything he can to push for a major league promotion, as he’s currently mashing in Triple-A. Assuming he eventually cements himself in the majors, the question will be what position he plays. He came up as a shortstop prospect but the Diamondbacks don’t have much need at that position. Geraldo Perdomo took over regular shortstop … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Notes: Lawlar, Marte, Infield
The D-backs’ Late-Blooming Slugger
The D-backs moved on from Joc Pederson this past offseason, bidding farewell to a slugger who made 132 appearances at designated hitter for them in 2024 and turned in an outstanding .275/.393/.515 slash in 449 plate appearances. Pederson was limited to 42 plate appearances against left-handed pitching but was a mainstay in the lineup against right-handed opponents. He torched … [Read more...] about The D-backs’ Late-Blooming Slugger
Diamondbacks Release Grae Kessinger
The Diamondbacks have released infielder Grae Kessinger, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He was already off the 40-man roster, having been designated for assignment by the Snakes on Saturday. It’s a bit surprising to see Kessinger released, as most DFA’d players are either traded or placed on outright waivers. An injured player can’t be placed on outright … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Release Grae Kessinger
D-Backs Notes: McCarthy, Barrosa, Puk, Alexander
The Diamondbacks are optioning Jake McCarthy to Triple-A Reno, per the MLB.com transactions log. John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM in Phoenix suggests that Jorge Barrosa is likely to be recalled tomorrow to replace McCarthy in the outfield. McCarthy has had a terrible start to the season. He has managed just three hits in his first 41 at-bats. The 27-year-old is coming off arguably the … [Read more...] about D-Backs Notes: McCarthy, Barrosa, Puk, Alexander
Diamondbacks Place A.J. Puk On 15-Day IL
The Diamondbacks announced several transactions in a shake-up of the club’s bullpen mix today. The headline news is that closer A.J. Puk has been placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 18) due to inflammation in his left elbow. Righty Bryce Jarvis and left-hander Joe Mantiply were optioned to Triple-A, and Arizona filled those three bullpen spots by calling … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Place A.J. Puk On 15-Day IL