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Diamondbacks left-hander Andrew Saalfrank has shoulder surgery, will miss all of 2026

Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Andrew Saalfrank will miss the upcoming season after having shoulder surgery, the team confirmed on Monday

17 MINS AGO • Associated Press

Undergoes shoulder surgery Saalfrank will miss the entire 2026 season after undergoing left shoulder surgery Monday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Saalfrank dealt with left shoulder fatigue this past September, and while he was cleared of structural damage at the time, subsequent testing evidently revealed the need for surgery. Specifics of Monday's operation aren't yet clear, but the loss of Saalfrank is a hit to a Diamondbacks bullpen already low on quality arms. The southpaw posted a 1.33 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 19:8 K:BB across 27 innings of work for Arizona in 2025.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nabs win Tuesday Saalfrank (2-1) struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the win over the Giants on Tuesday.

Impact Saalfrank was down over the weekend with left shoulder fatigue. He went for imaging, but it appears nothing concerning was found, as the reliever was able to get back into a game after a few days off. Saalfrank ended up with the win after pitching a clean ninth inning, as the Diamondbacks walked it off in their half of the frame. He's been part of a closer committee late in the season, picking up three saves and five holds since the start of August. Overall, Saalfrank has a 1.33 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 19:8 K:BB through 27 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing shoulder fatigue Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Monday that Saalfrank is dealing with left shoulder fatigue, Diamondbacks on SI reports.

Impact Lovullo intimated that he knew Saalfrank wasn't 100 percent when he used him during Friday's game in Minnesota, but the skipper felt it was an emergency situation and Saalfrank "gave us what he could." Saalfrank allowed one walk in one-third of an inning and was charged with a blown save in the appearance. Lovullo also indicated that Saakfrank would undergo imaging just to make sure he's not dealing with anything beyond fatigue. Consider the lefty reliever day-to-day at this point. Saalfrank has picked up three saves as part of the Diamondbacks' closer by committee. Kyle Backus, Jake Woodford and Taylor Rashi have each registered one save for Arizona this month.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Twins' Kody Clemens on the first 3 homer game of his MLB career: 'You kind of just black out'

Kody Clemens got doused not once but twice by teammates during his postgame interview

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Kody Clemens hits 3 homers to help the Twins outlast the Diamondbacks, 9-8

Kody Clemens hit his third homer of the game to start a ninth-inning rally, Luke Keaschall ended it with a sacrifice fly and the Minnesota Twins edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-8...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Charged with blown save Saalfrank blew the save Friday against the Twins, walking one in one-third of an inning.

Impact It was Jake Woodford who was responsible for Minnesota's three runs in the ninth inning, and Saalfrank was unable to put out the fire while taking his second blown save of the year. Given that he came away with no earned runs, the 28-year-old southpaw should remain the mix for saves going forward. Through 26 innings, Saalfrank has a 1.38 ERA and 1.00 WHIP while converting three of his five save opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rodriguez limits Giants to 1 hit over 6 1/3 innings in Diamondbacks' 5-3 victory

Eduardo Rodriguez allowed one hit over 6 1/3 innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Wednesday to avoid a series sweep

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Cora gets 600th win with Red Sox, Sogard hits 2-run double in 9th of 7-4 win over Diamondbacks

Pinch-hitter Nick Sogard lined a late tiebreaking, two-run double, Aroldis Chapman extended his hitless streak to 17 appearances by striking out four in the ninth inning and Alex C...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Carroll hits 30th home run and Diamondbacks pull away late to beat Red Sox 10-5

Corbin Carroll and Ildemaro Vargas each hit a three-run homer as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Boston Red Sox 10-5

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Carroll and Rodriguez lead Diamondbacks past Dodgers 6-1 for 4th straight victory

Corbin Carroll homered to break a scoreless tie in the seventh inning and Eduardo Rodriguez pitched the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Records five outs for save Saalfrank picked up the save in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Milwaukee, allowing one hit and no walks in 1.2 scoreless innings. He struck out two.

Impact Saalfrank turned in his fifth straight scoreless outing and threw a season-high 29 pitches. Kyle Backhus recorded two outs in the seventh inning for a hold, which does suggest Saalfrank is ahead of Backhus in Arizona's closer hierarchy. Ryan Thompson (shoulder) could also factor into the mix once he completes his rehab assignment, so this situation is perhaps in a state of flux. Saalfrank at least appears to be one of the favorites for saves, submitting a 1.35 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 14:5 K:BB over his 20 innings.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records five outs for save Saalfrank picked up the save in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Milwaukee, allowing one hit and no walks in 1.2 scoreless innings. He struck out two.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander, Perdomo homer to help the Diamondbacks beat the Brewers, 3-2

Blaze Alexander and Geraldo Perdomo homered, Ryne Nelson limited Milwaukee to a run in six innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the major league-leading Brewers 3-2 on Wednesd...

AUGUST 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Gurriel, Del Castillo rally Diamondbacks past Guardians in 3-2 victory

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. led off the ninth inning with a tying homer, Adrian Del Castillo had a broken-bat RBI single in the 10th and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cleveland Guardia...

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Back on track with second save Saalfrank struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Guardians.

Impact Saalfrank took a blown save in Colorado on Saturday, allowing two runs in two-thirds of an inning. He bounced back with a sharp outing Tuesday, needing just nine pitchers to retire the Cleveland trio of Jose Ramirez, Kyle Manzardo and Carlos Santana. It's interesting that Saalfrank got the nod for this save when fellow left-hander Jalen Beeks had pitched just once over the previous four days. Arizona's bullpen has turned into a full-blown committee throughout the year between injuries and ineffectiveness. Saalfrank has been a breath of fresh air, pitching to a 1.72 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 10:5 K:BB over 15.2 innings while picking up two saves and one hold. It's unclear if this outing is a signal that the 28-year-old will be competing for more save chances down the stretch, but he has taken care of business in lower-leverage spots to earn a larger role.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gurriel and McCarthy lead Diamondbacks to 6-5 win over Guardians

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. drove in three runs, Jake McCarthy hit a solo homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-5

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Records blown save Saturday Saalfrank blew the save in Saturday's 10-7 loss against the Rockies. He allowed two runs on two hits over two-thirds of an inning.

Impact The southpaw entered in the eighth inning with a one-run lead, one out and two runners in scoring position, but promptly gave up the lead by allowing a two-run single to Kyle Farmer. A few batters later, he served up a two-run homer to Tyler Freeman. Saalfrank came into Saturday's outing with a sparkling 0.64 ERA through 14 innings on the season, though his disproportionate 1.07 WHIP hinted that some regression might be coming.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records blown save Saturday Saalfrank blew the save in Saturday's 10-7 loss against the Rockies. He allowed two runs on two hits over two-thirds of an inning.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Farmer, Freeman power Rockies' 6-run 8th in a 10-7 victory over the Diamondbacks

Kyle Farmer had a go-ahead two-run single and Tyler Freeman added a two-run homer in the Colorado Rockies’ six-run run eighth inning in a 10-7 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks...

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Earns first big-league save Saalfrank delivered a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record the save in a 6-4 victory over the Rangers.

Impact With Jalen Beeks unavailable after pitching Tuesday and Kyle Backhus working in the seventh inning, it was Saalfrank who got the call in the ninth after Arizona took the lead with four runs in the top half. The left-hander got the job done, setting down the top of the Rangers order to earn his first major-league save. The 27-year-old Saalfrank has been impressive since rejoining the Diamondbacks in early July. He's allowed just one run while striking out nine in his first 14 innings, establishing himself as a high-leverage option down the stretch.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first big-league save Saalfrank delivered a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record the save in a 6-4 victory over the Rangers.

Impact With Jalen Beeks unavailable after pitching Tuesday and Kyle Backhus working in the seventh inning, it was Saalfrank who got the call for the save after Arizona took the lead with four runs in the top half of the ninth inning. The left-hander got the job done, setting down the top of the Rangers order to earn his first major-league save. The 27-year-old Saalfrank has been impressive since rejoining the Diamondbacks in early July. He's allowed just one run while striking out nine in his first 14 MLB innings this year, establishing himself as a high-leverage option down the stretch.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

James McCann and Ketel Marte homer in 4-run 9th as Diamondbacks rally to beat Rangers

James McCann and Ketel Marte both homered with two outs in a four-run ninth inning for Arizona to beat the Texas Rangers 6-4

AUGUST 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Burger hits RBI single in 10th as Rangers end 4-game skid with win over Diamondbacks

Jake Burger hit a pinch-hit RBI single in the 10th inning and the Texas Rangers ended their four-game losing streak with a 7-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks

AUGUST 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks beat Athletics 7-2 to end six-game losing streak

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a go-ahead two-run single in the fifth inning, Ketel Marte, Alek Thomas and Corbin Carroll hit home runs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Athletics 7-...

AUGUST 3, 2025 • Associated Press

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