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Alek Thomas • CF • Diamondbacks

Alek Thomas, Jake McCarthy Could be Traded

Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte has been rumored as a trade candidate this offseason, but The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro thinks it's more likely that the team's trade options involve outfielders Alek Thomas and Jake McCarthy, who are both arbitration-eligible. If the D-backs trade one of Thomas or McCarthy away, they have options to replace them with the likes of Jorge Barrosa, Tim Tawa, Blaze Alexander, and potentially even Jordan Lawlar. For fantasy baseball purposes, McCarthy is the more attractive player, although he played in only 67 games in 2025 and hit .204 (42-for-206) with four home runs, 20 RBI, 18 runs scored, and six stolen bases in his fifth year in the league. If McCarthy were ever to win a full-time job in Arizona or elsewhere, though, his speed would make him interesting in fantasy. McCarthy had three straight 20-steal seasons from 2022-24.

2 days ago

Ketel Marte • 2B • Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks "Actively Listening" on Ketel Marte

MLB Network's Jon Morosi reports that the Arizona Diamondbacks are "actively listening" to trade offers for All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte this offseason. Morosi adds that he thinks there is at least a "50-50 chance" that Marte gets dealt to a new team for the 2026 season and beyond. No trade is imminent, but "multiple teams have checked in." Among the teams that have checked on Marte's availability are the Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays. Marte has a limited no-trade clause, but neither the Phillies nor the Blue Jays are on his list. Toronto could decide to pursue Marte if they are prepared to let star shortstop Bo Bichette walk in free agency. If they were to acquire Marte from Arizona, he would play second base, and Andres Gimenez would slide over to the 6. The Phillies currently have Bryson Stott as their starting second baseman, but Marte would be a clear upgrade.

Nov 26

Ketel Marte • 2B • Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks Unlikely to Trade Ketel Marte

Arizona Diamondbacks executive vice president and general manager Mike Hazen said on Tuesday in Las Vegas at the GM meetings that "it's mostly unlikely" that the team will trade All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte this offseason, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi. USA Today Sports' Bob Nightengale reported on Monday that the D-backs are motivated to trade Marte this offseason, but Hazen at least did a good job of deflecting that rumor a day later. The 32-year-old Marte will have 10-and-5 rights and a full no-trade provision by mid-April, so if a trade does occur, it will no doubt come before then. Marte has $71 million remaining on his contract through 2030, so the Snakes will surely have an extremely high asking price for any teams that come calling. He has become one of the best second basemen in baseball since the start of the 2023 season and has totaled 89 homers and 249 RBI in that span.

Nov 12

Ketel Marte • 2B • Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks Motivated to Move Ketel Marte

The Arizona Diamondbacks are "definitely motivated in moving" All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte with $71 million remaining on his contract through 2030, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports. The Diamondbacks will obviously be asking for a lot in return. If Arizona doesn't trade Marte by the middle of April in 2026, he will have 10-and-5 rights and a full no-trade provision. Plenty of MLB teams should be interested in the 32-year-old switch-hitting Dominican infielder, but it remains to be seen if anyone will meet the D-backs' lofty asking price. Marte has been an All-Star each of the last two seasons and has been one of, if not the best, all-around second baseman in the game. Since the start of the 2023 campaign, Marte has a combined .283/.368/.519 slash line, .887 OPS, 89 home runs, 249 RBI, 274 runs scored, and 19 stolen bases in 412 regular-season games. If Marte is going to be traded, it will most likely come this offseason.

Nov 11

Jordan Lawlar • SS • Diamondbacks

Jordan Lawlar to Play Winter Ball

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Jordan Lawlar is expected to switch positions this upcoming season. He came up as a shortstop, but that position is currently held by Geraldo Perdomo. The D-Backs attempted to put Lawlar at third base this past season, but he struggled defensively. The 23-year-old is at the point in his development where he should be contributing everyday at the MLB level. He has struggled during his brief time in the MLB, but hasn't been given a long look yet. Lawlar is set to play both third base and center field during winter ball this month. It'll be interesting to see which position he ends up settling in ahead of the 2026 season.

Oct 11

Tyler Locklear • 1B • Diamondbacks

Tyler Locklear to Have Elbow and Shoulder Surgeries

Arizona Diamondbacks first base prospect Tyler Locklear (elbow, shoulder) will have surgeries on both his elbow and shoulder on Oct. 16 after he was involved in a collision in early September, a source told The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro. It's a worst-case scenario for the young first baseman after he joined the Snakes at midseason in the trade that sent Eugenio Suarez to the Seattle Mariners in July. Locklear suffered a torn ligament in his left elbow and also needs the labrum in his left shoulder fixed. The good news is that both injuries are to his non-throwing arm. The bad news is that Locklear probably will not be ready to go for the start of the 2026 regular season. The D-backs are hoping that he will make it back at some point next year, but there's no current timetable on when that might be. The 24-year-old played in only 31 big-league games in Arizona after the trade and struggled before his injury, going 18-for-103 (.175) with three homers and 43 strikeouts.

Oct 3

Corbin Burnes • SP • Diamondbacks

Corbin Burnes Targeting Return at Next Year's All-Star Break

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Corbin Burnes (elbow) said that his target for a return is the All-Star break next season, according to Cameron Cox. Burnes added that he will throw normal bullpen sessions in spring training and is confident that things will line up for him to return around midseason in 2026. The 30-year-old made only 11 starts with the D-backs in 2025 in his first year with the team before undergoing Tommy John surgery in June. Before his right-elbow injury, he was his normal dominant self, going 3-2 with a 2.66 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 63:26 K:BB in 64 1/3 innings over 11 starts. The four-time All-Star will be in play for around half a season's worth of starts for fantasy managers next year, so temper expectations, depending on how his rehab goes in the first half of the year. Burnes signed a big six-year, $210 million deal with Arizona last December to be their ace going forward.

Sep 30

Ketel Marte • 2B • Diamondbacks

Ketel Marte Sitting on Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is out of the lineup on Saturday against the San Diego Padres. It'll be the first day off since Sept. 12 for Marte, who has gone 12-for-30 with two homers, five RBI, and seven runs scored during a seven-game hitting streak. The three-time All-Star has slashed .283/.376/.512 with 27 HRs, 71 RBI, 86 runs, and four stolen bases in 125 games and 553 plate appearances this year. With Marte on the bench on Saturday, Connor Kaiser will play second and hit ninth against right-hander Michael King.

Sep 27

Corbin Carroll • RF • Diamondbacks

Corbin Carroll Resting on Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll isn't in the starting lineup against the San Diego Padres on Saturday. Jorge Barrosa will fill in for Carroll in right field and bat eighth in a meeting with right-hander Michael King. With the Diamondbacks out of playoff contention, Carroll will finally get a night off for the first time since July 11. That ends a 65-game streak in which he either lined up in the outfield or served as the Diamondbacks' designated hitter. The newly minted 30-30 club member has played 143 games this season and slashed .259/.343/.541 with 31 homers, 32 stolen bases, 84 RBI, and 107 runs scored over 642 plate appearances.

Sep 27

Corbin Carroll • RF • Diamondbacks

Corbin Carroll Joins 30-30 Club on Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll became the first 30-30 player in franchise history in a 9-2 rout of the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. Carroll launched his 31st homer, a three-run, 428-foot shot against left-hander Ranger Suarez, and stole his 30th base during a 2-for-5 afternoon. The 25-year-old star added a double and finished with four RBI. While Carroll has only gone yard twice in 18 games this month, he has chipped in nine steals, 12 RBI, and 14 runs scored to continue an outstanding season. Across 624 trips to the plate this year, Carroll has slashed .260/.340/.546 with 79 extra-base hits, 83 RBI, and 106 runs.

Sep 22

Austin Pope • RP • Diamondbacks

Austin Pope Called Up from Triple-A Reno

Arizona Diamondbacks pitching prospect Austin Pope was called up from Triple-A Reno on Sunday for what will be his major league debut whenever he enters a game. The 26-year-old missed the first half of the season rehabbing from knee surgery, but has been active at Triple-A since the beginning of July. The right-hander posted a 4.60 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and an 18.8 percent K-BB% in 26 appearances (25 in relief). The 6-foot-3 hurler will fill a middle relief role for the big league squad, and with a .288 opponent batting average against at Triple-A, along with no chance for saves, the former 15th-round draft pick is off the fantasy radar as the season winds down.

Sep 21

Philip Abner • RP • Diamondbacks

Philip Abner Called Up from Triple-A Reno for Debut

Arizona Diamondbacks pitching prospect Philip Abner has been called up from Triple-A Reno for what will be his major league debut whenever he enters a game. The 23-year-old began the season at High-A and earned a promotion to Double-A in mid-May, then made it to Triple-A at the end of August. The former sixth-round draft pick has pitched well overall, but has been impressive at Triple-A, not having allowed a run and just two hits with an 11:3 K:BB in 8 1/3 innings pitched in relief. The southpaw will likely join the D-backs in a middle relief role, however, that won't help fantasy managers much, and as such, he should be left on the waiver wire.

Sep 18

Nabil Crismatt • SP • Diamondbacks

Nabil Crismatt to Pitch Out of Bullpen to Close Out the Season

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said the team will go with a four-man starting rotation for the rest of the season, which means right-hander Nabil Crismatt will pitch out of the bullpen the rest of the way, according to Alex D'Agostino of SI.com. Crismatt surprisingly held his own as a member of Arizona's rotation in the second half of the season after being called up from Triple-A Reno on Aug. 17. The 30-year-old native of Columbia has made six appearances (five starts) for the D-backs and has posted a solid 2.70 ERA (3.85 FIP) and 1.27 WHIP with 21 strikeouts and seven walks in 30 innings pitched while going 3-0. Crismatt was a bit fortunate to have an ERA under 3.00, but he'll attempt to continue pitching well out of the bullpen as Arizona tries to sneak into the final wild-card spot in the National League the last two weeks of the season.

Sep 17

Zac Gallen • SP • Diamondbacks

Zac Gallen Earns Win No. 12 by Beating the Giants

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen has had a disappointing season, but he has looked much better in his last few outings, and has done a good job establishing his value before becoming a free agent this offseason. Gallen allowed just two hits and one run to the Giants on Monday night, striking out six in six innings. He is 12-14 on the season with a 4.73 ERA and 4.51 FIP, but he has been much better over his last handful of outings, going 3-1 with a 2.05 ERA and 3.41 FIP, while striking out 29 batters in 30 2/3 innings. Gallen will be a fascinating free agent to watch, but before he hits the open market, he'll probably make two more starts this season, with his next outing scheduled to be in a tough home mtachup on Sunday afternoon against the Phillies.

Sep 16

Geraldo Perdomo • SS • Diamondbacks

Geraldo Perdomo Reaches Base Five Times on Monday Night

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo went 3-for-3 with two walks in his team's 8-1 win over the visiting Giants on Monday night. Perdomo had a double, a triple, a run scored, and two RBI to help carry his team to the victory. Perdomo has been outstanding lately and is putting the finishing touches on a true breakout season. The 25-year-old righty has posted a .290 batting average with 19 home runs, 26 stolen bases, and a .371 wOBA on the season. He's been even hotter since August 1, hitting .325 with eight homers, 11 stolen bases, and a .423 wOBA. Perdomo has established himself as a key part of the top of the order and will be a shortstop to target as a strong fantasy starter after the elite options are off the board next season.

Sep 16

Blaze Alexander • SS • Diamondbacks

Blaze Alexander Returning to the Lineup on Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Blaze Alexander (elbow) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Alexander will make his return to the lineup after exiting early during Sunday's game due to an elbow contusion. Luckily, Alexander was able to avoid serious injury after getting hit by a pitch on the left elbow. He'll cover third base and bat fifth during Monday's game. The 26-year-old is putting together a strong season at the plate and is worth a look in at least deep leagues.

Sep 15

Ryan Waldschmidt • CF • Diamondbacks

Ryan Waldschmidt Stays Hot, Smacks Two More Home Runs

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt belted a pair of home runs in a 3-for-5 day at the plate on Sunday for Double-A Amarillo, tallying five RBI in the process. The D-backs' top-ranked prospect has been on fire lately, going 15-for-34 (.441) over his last eight games, and has looked plenty comfortable at Double-A since his promotion to that level back in late June. The 22-year-old is slashing .309/.423/.498 with nine home runs, 19 steals, and he has nearly as many walks (45) as he has strikeouts (53) in 66 games for the Sod Poodles. The 31st pick from the 2024 Draft looks like he's well on his way to spending his time at Triple-A in 2026, with a major league debut likely on the horizon as well. If somehow he's flown under the radar in dynasty leagues, the 6-foot-2 slugger should be rostered with a nice blend of power, contact ability, speed, and approach.

Sep 15

Blaze Alexander • SS • Diamondbacks

Blaze Alexander Leaves with Elbow Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Blaze Alexander (elbow) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Alexander appeared to be in significant pain after being hit by a pitch in the left elbow. He was pulled out of the contest in exchange for Ildemaro Vargas who took over at second base. Before exiting, Alexander was 0-for-1 with a run scored. The assumption is that he'll undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury. For now, fantasy managers should consider Alexander as day-to-day. Alexander has been crushing the ball in the second half, so hopefully he won't miss much time.

Sep 14

Ketel Marte • 2B • Diamondbacks

Ketel Marte Scratched From Friday's Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (foot) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Minnesota Twins. Ildemaro Vargas is now starting at the keystone and will hit second against Twins right-hander Pablo Lopez at Target Field. Marte was expected to return to action on Friday after he left Wednesday's game with a foot injury, but he apparently wasn't feeling quite 100 percent after pre-game workouts. Fantasy managers will need to remove him from their lineups and check back on Friday to see if he's able to return. Marte is a must-start second baseman in fantasy when he's active and in the lineup. Vargas, 34, is in a nice spot at the top of the order, but he'll still be a low-upside DFS streamer in Minnesota. He has gone 19-for-73 (.260) in limited action in 2025 with only three homers and 15 RBI.

Sep 12

Ketel Marte • 2B • Diamondbacks

Ketel Marte Expected to Return on Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (foot) is scheduled to be in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Minnesota Twins, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports. The Diamondbacks will see how Marte is feeling when he comes in before the game. Marte is hitting .171 (6-for-35) in a small sample size so far in September and left Wednesday's game early against the San Francisco Giants with a right-foot bruise. Thankfully, X-rays were negative, and the 31-year-old All-Star should be back in there on Friday. Fantasy managers will want to make sure Marte isn't scratched just before first pitch, and they'll also be hoping he can turn it around at the plate against Twins right-hander Pablo Lopez on Friday. He's gone 1-for-3 with an RBI in his career against Lopez.

Sep 12

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