ANDREW YOUNG NEWS

Blackman's HR, Tapia's catch lift Rockies over D-backs 7-6

Charlie Blackmon hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer off Madison Bumgarner in a four-run sixth inning, left fielder Raimel Tapia made a dazzling catch to thwart a rally attempt and th...

MAY 22, 2021 • Associated Press

McMahon homers twice, Rockies beat Diamondbacks 7-1

German Marquez scattered four hits over seven scoreless innings, Ryan McMahon homered twice and drove in three runs, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1

MAY 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Double, RBI in loss Young started at second base and went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Friday's 17-2 loss to the Nationals.

Impact Young, who has primarily been used as a pinch hitter, made his second consecutive start at second base. There should be a rotation of players at second after the Diamondbacks placed Asdrubal Cabrera (hamstring) on the injured list Friday. Young and Josh Rojas will be the top contenders for at-bats at the keystone.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Turner starts game with HR, Nationals roll past D-backs 17-2

Trea Turner hit his 14th career leadoff homer, and the Washington Nationals piled up six runs in the first inning on the way to a 17-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks

MAY 15, 2021 • Associated Press

'Smasher' Young showcasing power with HRs Dubbed “Smasher” by manager Torey Lovullo, D-backs utility man Andrew Young is living up to his persona early in 2021. With his fifth-inning...

MAY 14, 2021 • MLB.COM

Diamondbacks' Andrew Young flexing power stroke with four hits, all home runs Andrew Young says there is no secret to hitting four home runs as his first four hits of this season.

MAY 14, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Belts fourth homer Young hit a solo home run in his only plate appearance during Wednesday's loss to the Marlins.

Impact Young was recalled from the minors earlier in the day and immediately made an impact upon his return to the big club, crushing a 442-foot solo shot to left field in the fifth inning. The 27-year-old has four hits on the campaign -- all of which have left the yard. He hit 29 homers across two minor-league levels in 2019, so he certainly has pop in his bat, but it remains to be seen if he'll be given enough playing time with Arizona to be worthy of fantasy consideration.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Poteet wins MLB debut, Marlins edge Diamondbacks 3-2

Cody Poteet won his major league debut, Jesús Aguilar homered for a third straight game and the Miami Marlins beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2

MAY 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Injuries hit D-backs again with Gallen, Walker on 10-day IL

The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed starting pitcher Zac Gallen and first baseman Christian Walker on the 10-day injured list

MAY 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Recalled by Diamondbacks Young was recalled Wednesday from Triple-A Reno.

Impact The second baseman impressed during his first stint on the big-league roster in 2021, albeit in a small sample size, as he hit three homers in 12 at-bats. Young fills the roster spot of Christian Walker (oblique), who was placed on the injured list Wednesday.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Young was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

Impact Young owns a remarkable 1.904 OPS, though that came in just 14 plate appearances. He went 3-for-12, with all three of his hits clearing the fence, but the Diamondbacks no longer need him to fill a utility role with Tim Locastro returning from a dislocated finger.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in loss Saturday Young went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in the 14-6 loss to the Rockies on Saturday.

Impact Young made a pinch-hit appearance in the sixth inning and delivered a two-out home run off Austin Gomber. This was Young's third home run of the season. The 27-year-old has received limited opportunities coming off the bench.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies start May with lopsided win, beat Diamondbacks 14-6

Dom Nuñez hit a grand slam, Trevor Story had three hits that included a two-run homer and the Colorado Rockies pounded out 18 hits in a 14-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks

MAY 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Rain, then snow halts game with D'backs leading Reds in 8th

Cincinnati reliever Lucas Sims walked in a run to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a 5-4 lead over the Reds in the top of the eighth inning before the game was suspended because of ra...

APRIL 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Cranks grand slam in first start Young went 1-for-2 with a grand slam in the 11-6 win Thursday against the Nationals.

Impact Young was called up to replace Christian Walker (oblique) on the active roster. The 26-year-old took full advantage of his start by hitting a grand slam in the second inning off Patrick Corbin. He will operate as a utility player, getting spot-starts when others need a routine day off.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Smith, Young power up for D-backs The ball was flying at Nationals Park on Thursday night, and two D-backs prospects took center stage. Arizona's No. 15 prospect Pavin Smith...

APRIL 16, 2021 • MLB.COM

Young’s slam off Corbin helps D’backs top booed Nats 11-6 Andrew Young hit a grand slam for one of Arizona’s three homers off Washington starter Patrick Corbin, and the Diamondbacks went on to beat...

APRIL 16, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Young's slam off Corbin helps D'backs top booed Nats 11-6

Andrew Young hit a grand slam for one of Arizona's three homers off Washington starter Patrick Corbin, and the Diamondbacks beat the struggling Nationals 11-6

APRIL 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Recalled from alternate site Young was recalled from the Diamondbacks' alternate training site Monday.

Impact With Christian Walker (oblique) landing on the injured list, Young will return for his second stint with the big-league team this season. The 26-year-old Young can play pretty much everywhere and he's more than held his own at the upper levels of the minors, but to date the Diamondbacks haven't seemed interested in giving him a look in anything more than a utility role.

APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back to alternate site Young was optioned to Arizona's alternate training site Friday.

Impact This is the corresponding move or Kole Calhoun (knee) getting activated from the injured list. Young will continue to serve as organizational infield depth going forward.

APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from taxi squad Young was recalled by the Diamondbacks on Thursday.

Impact The Diamondbacks need an extra bat after Ketel Marte was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right hamstring. Young doesn't project as much more than a bench bat and may not start very many games during his time with the team, though he hit a strong .271/.368/.535 across the two highest levels of the minors in 2019. He hit a modest .192/.382/.385 in his 12-game big-league debut last season.

APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Young was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Impact The 26-year-old was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster in a utility role, but he'll open the season in the minors. Young made his big-league debut for the Diamondbacks last season and had a .192/.382/.385 slash line with one homer and four RBI in 34 plate appearances.

MARCH 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy after September surgery Young (hand) is starting in left field and batting seventh in Monday's Cactus League game against the Brewers, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact After serving as a backup designated hitter and striking out in his lone plate appearance in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Rockies, Young will now pick up his first start of the spring. His inclusion in the lineup is an indiction that he's made a full recovery from the surgery he required last September to remove the hamate bone from his hand. The 26-year-old got the chance to make his big-league debut in 2020, seeing action in 12 games while slashing .192/.382/.385 over 34 plate appearances.

MARCH 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs option Andy Young to Triple-A Reno, make 2 more moves This spring for the Diamondbacks, Andy Young went .350 with four runs scored, two RBIs, a double and a home run in 20 spring at-bats.

MARCH 9, 2020 • ARIZONASPORTS.COM