Arizona Diamondbacks News

A.J. Puk  • RP  •  Diamondbacks

A.J. Puk Hits 15-Day Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk (elbow) on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation. The 29-year-old last appeared in a contest on April 17 and did not show any signs of an injury. Through his first eight innings of the campaign, Puk has posted a 3.38 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP. He has tallied four saves, two holds, and held a 12:2 K:BB. Puk has typically alternated save opportunities with right-hander Justin Martinez. However, with Puk hitting the injured list, fantasy managers should expect Martinez to be the clear top ninth-inning option in the desert. In addition, this will likely open eighth-inning duties for Shelby Miller and Jalen Beeks. Both relievers are viable targets in deeper formats that reward holds.
14 hours ago   
Eugenio Suárez  • 3B  •  Diamondbacks

Eugenio Suarez Hits Grand Slam In Friday Afternoon's Loss

Arizona Diamondbacks' third baseman Eugenio Suarez hit a grand slam on Friday afternoon in the DBack's 13-11 loss to the Chicago Cubs. The grand slam was his sixth home run on the season and he's now hitting for a .709 OPS. The HR was much needed for the 33-year-old, who hadn't hit one in over two weeks. Fantasy managers will be glad to see the power is still there but his .153 batting average may make them feel like his production is either boom or bust, making him tougher to trust if he doesn't become more consistent. He'll look to keep improving on Saturday against scheduled Cubs' starter Ben Brown.
Yesterday   
Jake McCarthy  • CF  •  Diamondbacks

Jake McCarthy Back In Diamondbacks Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jake McCarthy (hand) will return to the team's lineup on Friday for their road outing against the Chicago Cubs. The Virginia product had been on the shelf since Sunday, when he took a pitch off the hand in Arizona's win over the Milwaukee Brewers. McCarthy has had a tough go to start 2025 -- batting an abysmal .091 (3-for-33) with one double, one run scored, three RBI, and a 5:3 K:BB ratio. Despite dropping his strikeout rate for the fifth straight season and raising his walk percentage from 2024, the 27-year-old holds a ghastly .184 OBP with a lone theft. McCarthy's leash may be shortening, particularly with teammate Alek Thomas being a far more efficient bat at the start of the year.
Yesterday   
Jordan Lawlar  • SS  •  Diamondbacks

Jordan Lawlar Not Slowing Down At Triple-A

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jordan Lawlar continues to flash elite power at Triple-A and is nearing a return to the major leagues. On Thursday evening, the top prospect in the desert went 2-for-4 with a long ball. This was his third home run over the past four games. Over his previous seven contests, the former sixth overall pick has posted a stellar .385/.448/.962 slash line with three doubles and four home runs. Through the first 18 games of the Triple-A regular season, Lawlar has posted an impressive .300/.395/.557 line. The 22-year-old made his MLB debut in 2023 but was unable to return to the majors in 2024 due to numerous injuries. However, Lawlar has returned to full strength and is showcasing his elite five-category upside. He should be viewed as a strong stash candidate in all formats with Ketel Marte (hamstring) still on the injured list.
Yesterday   
A.J. Puk  • RP  •  Diamondbacks

A.J. Puk Earns Save On Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher A.J. Puk earned his fourth save of the campaign on Thursday afternoon during their 6-4 victory over the Miami Marlins. The southpaw entered the contest in the final frame. Puk allowed a leadoff double to designated hitter Griffin Conine. However, he would then retire the next three batters he saw to shut the door. He would tally one punchout. Throughout the early part of the campaign, the Diamondbacks have provided both Puk and right-hander Justin Martinez with save opportunities. However, Puk appears to be the slight leader in the committee as he has earned four of the six saves. Across eight innings of work, Puk has struck out 12 batters and held a 3.38 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP. He remains a solid option in all standard formats as he should continue to see ample save opportunities on a competing Diamondbacks team.
Yesterday   
Demetrio Crisantes  • SS  •  Diamondbacks

Demetrio Crisantes Hits First Career High-A Long Ball

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Demetrio Crisantes went 1-for-4 with a home run during Thursday's contest against High-A Spokane. This was Crisantes' first round-tripper at the High-A level. Prior to Thursday's contest, Crisantes was having trouble finding his footing early in the campaign. Through his first 10 games with High-A Hillsboro, Crisantes posted a modest .171/.354/.200 slash line with just one double. However, he has shown a strong eye at the plate, holding an 11:6 BB:K. Last summer, Crisantes spent time at the Rookie level before making his Low-A debut. In 63 games with Low-A last summer, Crisantes posted a stellar .333/.429/.478 slash line. Fantasy managers should expect Crisantes to spend most of the summer with High-A.
Yesterday   
Pavin Smith  • 1B  •  Diamondbacks

Pavin Smith Doubles, Homers In Win On Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Pavin Smith had a productive game in a 6-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Smith went 2-for-3 with a double, a homer, two walks, a stolen base, and two RBI in the win. The veteran hit his third homer of the season in the first inning, a solo shot that gave the Diamondbacks a 2-0 lead in the early going. Smith is swinging a hot bat, hitting .404 with three homers, 10 runs, seven RBI, and one steal across 47 at-bats. He is worth a spot in starting lineups in fantasy while he is hot at the plate.
Yesterday   
Corbin Carroll  • CF  •  Diamondbacks

Corbin Carroll Extends Hitting Streak, Steals Three Bases

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll has been one of the hottest hitters early in the 2025 season. He went 1-for-5 in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Miami Marlins to extend his hitting streak to 10 games and also added an RBI, two runs scored and three stolen bases despite striking out three times. The 24-year-old stole both second and third base in the first inning. The former first-rounder is now hitting .321 with a 1.065 OPS, six home runs, 17 RBI, 18 runs scored and four stolen bases in his first 19 games in 2025. During his 10-game hitting streak, Carroll has gone 17-for-44 (.386) with 11 RBI, 12 runs scored and nine extra-base hits. Carroll was the National League Rookie of the Year in 2023 before struggling to a .231 batting average last year, although he still hit 22 homers and stole 35 bases. If he keeps this up all year, he could easily be the fantasy MVP.
2 days ago   
Tim Tawa  • 2B  •  Diamondbacks

Tim Tawa Hits First Career MLB Home Run

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Tim Tawa went 1-for-4 with a solo shot during their victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday evening. Tawa would go yard off Miami right-hander Tyler Phillips in the seventh inning. The Diamondbacks promoted Tawa to the major leagues when they placed second baseman Ketel Marte (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list. Through his first taste of the majors, Tawa has not seen consistent playing time but has performed well when in the starting nine. He has tallied at least in each of his past three games, including two extra-base hits. Earlier in the summer, the infielder was flashing elite power at Triple-A as he posted a .391/.462/.957 slash line with two doubles and three home runs across six games. Given his unstable playing time, he should only be rostered in 15-team formats.
2 days ago   
Brandon Pfaadt  • SP  •  Diamondbacks

Brandon Pfaadt Earns Win In Solid Outing

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt was solid on Wednesday, allowing one run over 5 innings in a 6-2 win over the Marlins. He allowed five hits and two walks while striking out six. He finished one out shy of making this his fourth consecutive six-inning outing to begin the year, and he now holds a solid 3.04 ERA. It was nice to see his strikeouts back, as he had only 12 in 18 innings through his first three starts. He'll look to keep things rolling in his next time out, currently set to be against the Rays.
3 days ago   
Jordan Lawlar  • SS  •  Diamondbacks

Jordan Lawlar Goes Deep In Second Straight Game

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jordan Lawlar went 1-for-4 with a home run during Tuesday's contest against Triple-A Round Rock. This was Lawlar's second-straight game going deep. This outing also extended his current hitting streak to three games. Over his last five games, the former sixth overall pick has begun to find his power upside, as he has gone deep three times and added three doubles with a .381/.458/.952 slash line. Through the first 16 games of the Triple-A regular season, Lawlar has held a strong .292/.395/.523 slash line with six doubles, three long balls, and four stolen bases. In addition to his offensive production, the Reno Aces have begun moving him to several infield positions. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his production as he could be in the mix to return to Arizona in the coming weeks.
3 days ago   
Corbin Carroll  • CF  •  Diamondbacks

Corbin Carroll Hits Grand Slam, Plates Five Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll continued his power surge in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Marlins. Carroll went 2-for-5 with a double, a grand slam, and five RBI. The 24-year-old clobbered a sixth-inning George Soriano fastball into the right-field upper deck to put the D-backs ahead 10-1. Surprisingly, Carroll's main fantasy attribute so far in 2025 has switched from speed to power, as he is slashing .338/.423/.735 with six home runs, 15 RBI, and one stolen base in one attempt. This may not have been what fantasy managers expected from him, but they can't complain about his overall production. His speed is still a major threat, and he has plenty of time to accumulate stolen bases.
4 days ago   
Jordan Lawlar  • SS  •  Diamondbacks

Jordan Lawlar Stays Hot On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jordan Lawlar went 2-for-5 with a home run during their contest against Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday. This was another strong showing for the infielder. Over his previous 10 contests with Triple-A Reno, Lawlar has posted a .349/.440/.605 slash line with five doubles, two home runs, and two stolen bases. He has tallied 10 RBI over this stretch and held a 6:15 BB:K. The 22-year-old is viewed as not only the top prospect in the desert but one of the best in the sport. He was able to earn a small taste of the majors in 2023 but could not return to the big leagues in 2024 due to numerous injuries. However, it appears the 22-year-old is healthy and performing at a high level at the top level of the minors. He is worth stashing in all 15+ team formats as he could return to the majors in the coming weeks.
5 days ago   
A.J. Puk  • RP  •  Diamondbacks

A.J. Puk Strikes Out The Side In Save

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher A.J. Puk closed out his team's 5-2 win on Sunday to earn his third save of the season. He has pitched six innings in six games this season and has three saves and two holds. He had a three-run lead when he entered on Sunday and struck out the side, although he did let the tying run come to the play after hitting Joey Ortiz with a pitch and walking pinch hitter Isaiah Collins. He buckled down and struck out the top two hitters in the Brewers' lineup, though, fanning Brice Turang and then getting Jackson Chourio swinging at a high fastball to end the game. Puk and Justin Martinez continue to share closing duties for the Dbacks and are in a platoon in the eighth and ninth innings, based on the matchup. Both have been effective this season, and the situation allows them to each produce both holds and saves.
5 days ago   
Ketel Marte  • 2B  •  Diamondbacks

Ketel Marte Begins Baseball Activities

Although Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (hamstring) isn't expected to return from a left-hamstring strain for another few weeks, he has started doing baseball activities, according to Arizona Sports' Alex Weiner. Marte has started to take ground balls and is taking swings in the batting cage. Barring setbacks, the D-backs hope Marte can return in late April or early May, according to manager Torey Lovullo. The 2024 MVP finalist started this season hitting a robust .346 with three doubles and six runs scored in eight games prior to injuring his hamstring running out a double on April 4 against the Washington Nationals. Hamstring injuries have been a problem for the 31-year-old All-Star, as he was on the injured list twice with hammy issues in both of his legs in 2021. So far with Marte out, rookie Tim Tawa and Garrett Hampson have split time at the keystone in Arizona.
7 days ago   
Ketel Marte  • 2B  •  Diamondbacks

Ketel Marte Could Return In April

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that a realistic timeline for second baseman Ketel Marte (hamstring) to return from the injured list is late April or shortly after that. Lovullo recently said that Marte will mess a "series of weeks" after suffering a Grade 1 left-hamstring strain rounding the bases last Friday, but as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks during his rehab, he could be back for fantasy managers before the calendar flips to May. It's good news for the 31-year-old, but fantasy managers will need to remain patient and keep him stashed in an IL spot for the time being. The two-time All-Star was off to a strong start at the plate, too, going 9-for-26 (.346), although he had yet to hit a homer in eight games. Until Marte is able to return, the D-backs will mix and match at second base with Garrett Hampson and rookie Tim Tawa.
Apr 11   
Jordan Lawlar  • SS  •  Diamondbacks

Jordan Lawlar Hits First Long Ball Of Triple-A Regular Season

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jordan Lawlar went 2-for-2 with a double and his first home run of the campaign on Thursday evening. Lawlar tallied two RBI and scored once in this contest as well. After going 0-for-7 at the plate through the first two games of the Triple-A regular season, Lawlar has begun to turn the corner as he has posted a strong .317/.417/.488 slash line over his past 10 contests. During this stretch, he has tallied nine RBI and scored 10 runs. He has hit four doubles and swiped four bags. Lawlar is considered not only the top prospect in Arizona but one of the best in the sport. He received a brief taste of the majors in 2023 but was unable to return in 2024 as he battled numerous injuries. However, if he continues to perform with Reno, he should be in the mix for an early return to Arizona this summer.
Apr 11   
Slade Caldwell  • OF  •  Diamondbacks

Slade Caldwell Breaks Out Of Slump

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Slade Caldwell enjoyed a breakout game with Low-A Visalia on Thursday evening. In this contest, Caldwell went 3-for-4 with two doubles and a home run. He tallied one RBI and scored one run. He also drew a walk. This was his first multi-hit game of his professional career. Through the five games of the regular season, Caldwell tallied just two combined hits. During this slow start, he held a modest 8:7 BB:K and swiped two bags. Only one hit went for extra bases. This is a great sign for Caldwell as it appears to have started to turn the corner with Low-A. The Diamondbacks drafted the Valley View HS product with the 29th pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. While he remains several seasons away from his MLB debut, he is worth keeping a close eye on in dynasty formats.
Apr 11   
Geraldo Perdomo  • SS  •  Diamondbacks

Geraldo Perdomo Homers In Diamondbacks Victory

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo went yard in the eighth inning of the team's 9-0 win over the Orioles on Wednesday. The Diamondbacks jumped out to an early lead in the rubber game of their three-game home set with Baltimore and cruised to a comfortable series win. Perdomo's home run capped a 3-for-4 day for the No. 2 hitter, who now has two homers on the season and is batting .333 with four extra-base hits, two stolen bases, and a .384 wOBA. He has a 27.7% hard-hit rate, per Statcast, which would be the best mark of his career in a qualifying season if he can continue to find success. He's in a great lineup spot for Arizona and is definitely worth playing for fantasy while he continues to fill in at the top of the order while Ketel Marte (hamstring) is on the injured list.
Apr 10   
Brandon Pfaadt  • SP  •  Diamondbacks

Brandon Pfaadt Picks Up Win On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt improved his record to 2-1 in a 9-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Pfaadt tossed six scoreless innings, scattering four hits while walking two and striking out three to earn the win for his team. The veteran hurler is off to a solid start in 2025, posting a 3.50 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 12 strikeouts over 18 innings of work thus far. Pfaadt is likely to make his next start against the Miami Marlins next week.
Apr 10   
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