Just one day after Diamondbacks closer Justin Martinez underwent Tommy John surgery, fans in Arizona received more troubling news about the status of the bullpen when manager Torey Lovullo told reporters (including Alex Weiner of AZ Sports) that right-hander Christian Montes De Oca is set to undergo lower back surgery that could keep him out of commission for the remainder of … [Read more...] about Christian Montes De Oca To Undergo Lower Back Surgery
D-Backs Sign Matt Foster To Minor League Deal
The Diamondbacks signed reliever Matt Foster to a minor league contract. The move was announced by their Triple-A club in Reno. Foster, 30, had been pitching for the Algodoneros del Unión Laguna in Mexico for the past month and a half. He thrived in that extremely hitter-friendly setting, allowing only two runs (one earned) through 13 2/3 innings. The righty punched out 13 and … [Read more...] about D-Backs Sign Matt Foster To Minor League Deal
A.J. Puk Halts Throwing Program With Elbow Discomfort
Diamondbacks reliever A.J. Puk has paused his throwing program after experiencing renewed elbow soreness, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters on Friday (link via Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic). Puk will visit Dr. Neal ElAttrache before deciding on next steps. Lovullo called it “slight discomfort” and noted that the star southpaw initially hoped he could continue … [Read more...] about A.J. Puk Halts Throwing Program With Elbow Discomfort
Anthony DeSclafani Opts Out Of Deal With Yankees, Will Sign With Diamondbacks
Right-hander Anthony DeSclafani has opted out of his minor league deal with the Yankees and is joining the Diamondbacks, reports Joel Sherman of The New York Post. It’s unclear if he’ll be signing a major or minor league deal with Arizona. DeSclafani, 35, signed a minor league deal with the Yankees about a month ago. He has since made five starts at the Triple-A level, allowing … [Read more...] about Anthony DeSclafani Opts Out Of Deal With Yankees, Will Sign With Diamondbacks
MLBTR Podcast: White Sox Ownership, Roman Anthony, And The Diamondbacks’ Rotation
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The White Sox getting a new … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: White Sox Ownership, Roman Anthony, And The Diamondbacks’ Rotation