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Tommy Troy • SS • Diamondbacks

Tommy Troy a Name to Monitor in the Spring

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Tommy Troy is a name to closely monitor during spring training as he could push to break camp with the MLB roster. Troy is considered the No. 5-ranked prospect in the system on MLB.com. The former 12th overall pick from the 2023 MLB Draft began the 2025 season with Double-A but needed only 87 games to make the jump to Triple-A Reno. At Double-A, Troy held a .286/.382/.461 line with a strong .843 OPS. Through his first 38 games with the Reno Aces, Troy continued to perform at a high level, carrying a .295/.381/.429 line with eight doubles, three home runs, and three stolen bases. While Troy has spent most of his time at the keystone, he has experience at other positions in the infield and could operate in a utility role if he has a productive spring training.

3 days ago

Carlos Beltran • DH |

Druw Jones • CF • Diamondbacks

Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones Elected To Hall Of Fame

The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced Tuesday evening that Carlos Beltran and AnDruw Jones have been elected to Cooperstown. They will be inducted alongside Jeff Kent in June. Although the sign-stealing scandal likely delayed Beltran's path to the Hall of Fame, he ultimately earned election in his fourth year on the ballot. Over a 20-year major league career, Beltran slashed .279/.350/.486 with 435 home runs, 1,587 RBI, 1,582 runs scored, and 312 stolen bases across 2,586 games. The 48-year-old native of Puerto Rico was named Rookie of the Year in 1999, earned nine All-Star selections, won three Gold Gloves, and captured a World Series title in 2017 with the Houston Astros. Longtime Atlanta Brave Andruw Jones was also elected. Jones played 17 seasons, slashing .254/.337/.486 with 434 home runs, 1,289 RBI, 1,204 runs scored, and 152 stolen bases across 2,196 games. While Jones was a strong offensive contributor, he was even more dominant defensively. The 48-year-old native of Cura ao won an incredible 10 Gold Gloves, was a five-time All-Star, and led Major League Baseball with 51 home runs in 2005, earning a Silver Slugger Award that season.

Jan 21

Carlos Beltran • DH |

Druw Jones • CF • Diamondbacks

Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Longtime MLB outfielders Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones were elected to the baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday. Beltran spent four years on the ballot, and he fell only a few percentage points shy of election last year. He spent 20 years in the majors, making nine All-Star appearances and winning Rookie of the Year. Through 2,586 career games, he slashed .279/.350/.486 with 435 home runs and 312 stolen bases. In addition to being a standout player on the field, the former World Series champion was regarded for his leadership among teammates in the clubhouse. Joining Beltran in the 2026 class is Jones, who won 10 consecutive Gold Glove awards during the peak of his 17-year career. He made five All-Star Games and led all of MLB with 51 home runs in 2005. Over 2,196 big-league games, he slashed .254/.337/.486 with 434 home runs and 67.0 fWAR. Both players will be inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame, alongside Era Committee electee Jeff Kent, on July 26.

Jan 20

Nolan Arenado • 3B • Diamondbacks

Athletics had a Deal in Place for Nolan Arenado

Before the St. Louis Cardinals traded veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Athletics had a deal in place for him, people briefed on the discussions told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The A's were set to absorb more money than the D-backs, who will pay Arenado $11 million of the $42 million he's owed the next two seasons. However, Arenado preferred Arizona or the San Diego Padres, and he wouldn't necessarily approve a trade to the A's. Now that Arenado is in Arizona, the Athletics plan to use Max Muncy at the hot corner, with Brett Harris and Darell Hernaiz also in the mix. If the A's aren't sold on Muncy, they could look to the free-agent market and sign Eugenio Suarez or Yoan Moncada. The 34-year-old Arenado continues to decline offensively with a career-low .237 average and a bottom-10 percentile exit velocity. The move to Arizona is a boost in ballpark factor, but the rest of Arenado's offensive profile doesn't look pretty.

Jan 20

Taylor Clarke • RP • Diamondbacks

Taylor Clarke Agrees to One-Year Deal With Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed free-agent reliever Taylor Clarke to a one-year, $1.5 million contract that includes incentives and could be worth just over $2 million, reports Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. In a corresponding move, the Diamondbacks designated right-hander Gus Varland for assignment. Clarke spent the past three seasons with the Kansas City Royals, posting a 4.46 ERA with 157 strikeouts and a 1.22 WHIP across 163 1/3 innings. In 2025, he made 51 appearances and recorded a 3.25 ERA (3.69 xERA) while holding opponents to a .194 batting average. For Arizona, Clarke projects as another bullpen depth arm, and from a fantasy standpoint, he is unlikely to hold value in 2026.

Jan 16

Nolan Arenado • 3B • Diamondbacks

Padres Were Interested in Nolan Arenado to Play First Base

The San Diego Padres were the team besides the Arizona Diamondbacks that "mounted the heaviest pursuit" of Nolan Arenado, people briefed on the talks told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The Padres already have Manny Machado entrenched at third base, so the Padres intended for Arenado to play first base. However, the Padres were unwilling to take on as much of Arenado's salary as the D-backs were. Arizona owes Arenado $1 million less than the White Sox gave left-hander Anthony Kay in the final two years of Arenado's contract. The Padres have payroll concerns, so they might have been trying to land Arenado for something close to the minimum salary. The 34-year-old has been on a three-year offensive decline. He had an xwOBA under .300 for the second straight year, and his exit velocity was in the bottom-10th percentile. Arenado is still strong defensively and makes a lot of contact, but moving to first base will make him even less attractive in fantasy.

Jan 14

Blaze Alexander • SS • Diamondbacks

Blaze Alexander Could Shift to the Outfield

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Blaze Alexander could see extended time in the outfield during the upcoming season. On Tuesday, the Diamondbacks acquired third baseman Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals. Following the trade, GM Mike Hazen noted that he envisions Arenado playing on a daily basis at third base, which will limit Alexander's opportunities at the hot corner. However, Hazen said there are still "plenty of opportunities available." Alex D'Agostino of Sports Illustrated reported that since Alexander saw limited time in the outfield last season, the team could look to increase that, as it would be his primary path to playing time. In 2025, Alexander saw six games in the outfield compared to 68 in the infield. Through 74 MLB games last summer, Alexander held a .230/.323/.383 line with 12 doubles and seven home runs. If he can see ample time in the outfield during spring training, he could be worth monitoring in deeper NL-only formats.

Jan 14

Ryan Waldschmidt • CF • Diamondbacks

Ryan Waldschmidt Could Break Camp with Arizona

Arizona Diamondbacks top outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt could break camp with the MLB roster. According to Baseball America, the Kentucky product appears to be entering camp with a legitimate chance to make the Opening Day roster as outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (knee) is expected to miss at least the first half of the season, recovering from a torn ACL. Additionally, the Diamondbacks also shipped depth outfielder Jake McCarthy to the Colorado Rockies, further opening a position for Waldschmidt. The 23-year-old has yet to even debut at Triple-A, but has seen his prospect stock soar. In 2025, Waldschmidt split the seasons at High-A and Double-A and held an overall .289/.419/.473 line with an .812 OPS. He showed an elite eye at the plate, posting a 96:106 K:BB. Managers in the deeper leagues should continue to closely monitor his status, as he could be worth a late-round flyer if he performs well in camp.

Jan 12

Jordan Lawlar • SS • Diamondbacks

Jordan Lawlar Could See Center Field Opportunities in Spring Training

According to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com, Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Jordan Lawlar could see opportunities in center field during spring training. While the former top prospect has only seen opportunities at shortstop and third base during his first two stints in the big league, it appears the Diamondbacks are exploring an alternative way to get him on the field. Lawlar has seen his MLB opportunities limited due to the crowded nature of the Arizona infield and, most recently, Geraldo Perdomo's breakout campaign in 2025. Last summer, Lawlar appeared in just 28 games for the Diamondbacks, posting a .182/.257/.288 line. He made his MLB debut in 2024 and held a .129/.206/.129 line across 14 contests. However, at Triple-A, Lawlar has been quite productive, posting an elite .328/.414/.576 line through 91 games. He is a name to keep a close eye on as he could carry five-category upside if he were to see an everyday role in Arizona.

Jan 12

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. • LF • Diamondbacks

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is Ahead of Schedule

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (knee) is well ahead of schedule in his rehab work, according to the team's general manager Mike Hazen. Gurriel underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee during September of last year. Even with a great recovery, Gurriel is likely going to be sidelined until at least mid-season. When healthy, Gurriel is a viable middle-of-the-order bat that could give this lineup a boost once he's back. He slashed .248/./295/.418 with 19 home runs, 80 RBI, and 10 steals in 129 games in 2025. He's not an ideal stash option given he'll probably miss half of the season, but fantasy managers should monitor his status closer to spring training.

Jan 10

Ketel Marte • 2B • Diamondbacks

Ketel Marte Will Remain With Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte will remain with the team despite being floated in many trade discussions this offseason, The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports. A deal surrounding the star second baseman was described as a long shot, and now Marte will officially stay in Arizona for at least another season. The 32-year-old put up another impressive campaign in 2025, slashing .283/.376/.517 (145 wRC+) with 28 homers, 72 RBI, and four stolen bases over 556 plate appearances and 126 games. Marte is one of only five players with at least 85 home runs to go with a .280 batting average or better over the last three seasons combined, along with Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Jose Ramirez, and Bobby Witt Jr. He remains a top-tier fantasy option at second base heading into the 2026 season.

Jan 9

Ketel Marte • 2B • Diamondbacks

Trade Involving Ketel Marte Remains a "Long Shot"

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte has had his name in many trade discussions throughout the offseason. However, general manager Mike Hazen is expected to move on from the previous trade discussions and plan for Marte to remain on the roster for the 2026 season. According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, "nothing has changed" regarding a potential trade, and the Diamondbacks have always viewed the likelihood of a trade involving their second baseman as a "long shot." The 32-year-old switch-hitter turned in another impressive campaign in 2025 and was named to his second-straight All-Star Game. Through 126 games, he held a .283/.376/.517 line with 28 home runs and four stolen bases. Marte remains a high-end second baseman heading into 2026, as he should provide elite production in four of the standard categories while chipping in a handful of stolen bases.

Jan 6

Luken Baker • 1B • Diamondbacks

Luken Baker Agrees to Minor-League Deal With Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed free-agent first baseman Luken Baker to a minor-league deal, per Just Baseball Media's Aram Leighton. Baker became a minor league free agent at the end of last season and decided to test the open market instead of staying within the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. Since 2023, Baker has played in just 73 major-league games, posting a .655 OPS with four home runs, 22 RBI, 15 runs scored, and one stolen base across 189 plate appearances. The Diamondbacks currently have Pavin Smith set as their primary first baseman with Tim Tawa backing him up. In 2025, Smith slashed .258/.362/.434 with eight home runs and a 31.9% strikeout rate across 288 plate appearances, while Tawa posted a 72 wRC+ in 225 plate appearances. With Arizona shopping All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte, it looks like the team is trying to shed payroll while rebuilding. Although it's unlikely, if Baker makes the roster, he'd serve as first-base depth for 2026. For now, you can safely leave him off your fantasy radar.

Dec 26

Ketel Marte • 2B • Diamondbacks

Mets Exploring Trade with the Diamondbacks for Ketel Marte

The New York Mets have been busy making moves this offseason, and that continued on Monday when they traded infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil to the Athletics. The Mets are wasting no time looking for this replacement as they've reportedly explored trading for Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte, per MLB Insider Francys Romero. The biggest problem with this move is that Marte would likely have to shift to the outfield in New York, since they have second base locked up after acquiring Marcus Semien earlier this offseason. Marte would likely take over in center field, which is a position he hasn't played in consistently since the 2021 campaign. The Mets seem to be fine with the downgrade in defense with Marte being an elite-level bat. This is nowhere near a done deal, but it will be something to monitor throughout the offseason.

Dec 23

Merrill Kelly • SP • Diamondbacks

Merrill Kelly Returns to Diamondbacks on Two-Year Deal

Free-agent right-hander Merrill Kelly agreed to a two-year, $40 million deal to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday, a source told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The D-backs traded Kelly to the Texas Rangers at the trade deadline in July, but he'll head back to Arizona for the next two years. The 37-year-old veteran will be relied on at the top of the starting rotation again next year, with right-hander Zac Gallen expected to depart in free agency. In 32 total starts in 2025 with Arizona and Texas, he went 12-9 with a 3.52 ERA (3.76 FIP) and 1.11 WHIP with 167 strikeouts and 48 walks in 184 innings pitched. Kelly has been pretty durable for fantasy managers and displays elite control. He doesn't rely on velocity, but he's still had a decent 22% strikeout rate in his career in seven big-league seasons. Kelly isn't very sexy for fantasy baseball managers, but you could do much worse as a back-end rotation arm.

Dec 15

Ketel Marte • 2B • Diamondbacks

Red Sox More Likely to Land Ketel Marte?

The Boston Red Sox have a stronger chance than the Toronto Blue Jays to acquire Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte, largely because Boston has more MLB-ready starting pitching. The 32-year-old is owed $102.5 million over the next six seasons and is coming off a year where he slashed .283/.376/.517 with 28 home runs and a 145 wRC+. The Red Sox could center a deal around one or both of Payton Tolle and Connelly Early. Tolle impressed in the minors last season, posting a 3.04 ERA, 133 strikeouts, 23 walks, and a 0.99 WHIP across 91 2/3 innings. After a late-summer call-up, he struggled in the majors, recording a 6.06 ERA and a 1.59 WHIP over 16 1/3 innings, but the underlying talent remains evident. Early produced even stronger results. Across AA and AAA, he delivered a 2.60 ERA, 132 strikeouts, and a 1.11 WHIP in 100 1/3 innings. In his brief major-league stint, he was dominant, pitching to a 2.33 ERA with a 36.7% strikeout rate while effectively limiting hard contact. Adding Marte would represent a significant upgrade over Boston's current second baseman, Ceddanne Rafaela, who is better utilized in a super-utility or outfield role.

Dec 10

Ketel Marte • 2B • Diamondbacks

A Ketel Marte Trade Might Take Time to Develop

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal writes that a trade of Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte might take time for teams to warm to Arizona's asking price, which one rival executive described as a "superstar-type return." Marte is owed a reasonable $102.5 million over the next six seasons, with $41 million deferred and the payouts not starting until 10 years after the money is earned. Any interested team would need to be comfortable with Marte's clubhouse fit and the acquisition cost. Rosenthal adds that the D-backs might need the market to play out for "clubs to become more desperate." The Boston Red Sox are among the teams interested in the switch-hitter, with three unidentified teams also in the mix. Arizona is seeking young pitching, and trading Marte would allow them to clear payroll and inject talent. After the 10th day of the 2026 season, Marte will gain full no-trade protection, so if he's dealt, it will most likely be before the start of next season.

Dec 9

Michael Soroka • SP • Diamondbacks

Michael Soroka, Diamondbacks Agree on One-Year Deal

Free-agent right-hander Michael Soroka has agreed to a one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, pending a physical, sources tell Jesse Rogers and Jeff Passan of ESPN. In 2025, Soroka pitched to a 4.52 ERA (3.78 SIERA) with a career-high 25.1% strikeout rate across 89 2/3 innings for the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs. When the 28-year-old first reached the majors, he relied heavily on generating ground balls. But after recovering from multiple injuries, he overhauled his pitch mix and became more of a strikeout-oriented hurler. For fantasy managers, Soroka is a solid late-round dart throw with some upside and will likely be the last pitcher you draft in most leagues.

Dec 8

Ketel Marte • 2B • Diamondbacks

Red Sox Interested in Trading for Ketel Marte

The Boston Red Sox are among the teams interested in trading for Arizona Diamondbacks superstar second baseman Ketel Marte, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Other teams that could be potential fits for Marte include the Seattle Mariners, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays, Detroit Tigers, and Toronto Blue Jays. Marte has been involved in trade rumors this offseason, but general manager Mike Hazen recently said that it's unlikely Arizona will move the 32-year-old veteran Dominican. The switch-hitting infielder was one of the big reasons why the D-backs were one of the highest-scoring teams in baseball in 2025, as he slashed .283/.376/.517 with an .893 OPS, 28 home runs, 72 RBI, 87 runs, and four steals in 126 games. Marte's 145 wRC+ led all qualified second basemen for the second straight year.

Dec 8

Jacob Amaya • SS • Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks Sign Jacob Amaya to Minor-League Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Friday that they signed free-agent infielder Jacob Amaya to a minor-league deal that includes an invite to major-league spring training. Amaya has a decent glove on the infield, but he can't be counted on for much as a hitter after a rough season with the Chicago White Sox in 2025. The 27-year-old played in only 36 games for the Pale Hose and went 7-for-66 (.106) with no homers, eight RBI, three walks, and 16 strikeouts in 73 plate appearances. He was originally an 11th-round pick by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2017 out of a high school in Southern California. Amaya's three years in the majors have produced a rough .147/.183/.161 slash line as a hitter with zero home runs, 13 RBI, 12 runs scored, seven walks, and 45 strikeouts in 64 games. Amaya will be competing for a utility infield job in Arizona in spring training.

Dec 6

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