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MLB Spring Training Buzz: Dodgers Claim Jack Suwinski Off Waivers From Pirates

D-backs' Merrill Kelly Gives Update on Potential Back Injury The Diamondbacks' starter spoke about his health.

1 HOUR AGO • SI.COM

Kelly slowed by back injury at D-backs camp SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- It may not be anything serious, but you can forgive the Diamondbacks if they're a bit nervous these days whenever one o...

1 HOUR AGO • MLB.COM

Merrill Kelly - Live BP cancelled due to back issue Kelly will no longer throw live BP Saturday because of mid-back tightness, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Kelly is battling back tightness and won't throw his previously scheduled live BP session. The veteran right-hander will undergo further testing in the next 24 hours, at which point a status update will likely be provided. Kelly has already been named the Diamondbacks' Opening Day starter.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Lawlar - Will start opener in CF Lawlar will start in center field in Arizona's Cactus League opener Saturday, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

Impact This will be Lawlar's first start in center field in a Diamondbacks' uniform. He was given reps in center during winter ball and has been working with outfielders during spring drills. As part of the team's adjustment to being without injured outfielders Corbin Carroll (hand) and Lourdes Gurriel (knee) for rest of spring training, Lawlar is expected to see time in the outfield in camp and into the regular season.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zac Gallen - Throws live BP session Gallen threw a live batting-practice session Friday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gallen, who was signed last week, threw his first session since entering camp. He threw about 20 pitches, and manager Torey Lovullo was pleased with what he saw. "The fastball command looked good," the manager said. "It looked like he was throwing a nice cutter, his breaking ball I think was trending in a very positive direction." It appears that Gallen isn't too far behind the other starters despite missing the first handful of days in camp. The pitcher said he felt good and was given positive feedback from the batters he faced.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Arenado feels the moment after first spring training homerun | Sporting News Emotional start of the spring training.

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Just over half ball/strike challenges successful on first day of spring training games

Just over half the ball/strike challenges were successful on the first day of spring training games as Major League Baseball prepared for the first regular-season use of the automa...

20 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

What D-backs' Win Over Rockies Told Us About ABS Challenge System The Arizona Diamondbacks jumped right into the action with MLB's new Automatic Balls and Strikes challenge system during their 3-2 win over...

21 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Geraldo Perdomo - Three PAs in spring opener Perdomo batted second and went 1-for-3 in Friday's Cactus League opener against the Rockies.

Impact Perdomo should be a regular presence in spring lineups over the next two weeks, before he joins the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic. He's expected to bat leadoff against right-handers and second against left-handers for Arizona during the regular season.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ketel Marte - Hitless in Cactus League opener Marte batted leadoff and went 0-for-3 in Friday's spring game against Colorado.

Impact Marte should get significant plate appearances over the next two weeks before he leaves camp to participate in the World Baseball Classic for the Dominican Republic.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Arenado - Homers in preseason opener Arenado went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Friday's Cactus League opener against the Rockies.

Impact It might seem odd that a starting position player would play in the first spring game, but Arenado needs to get the work in before suiting up for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic. Arenado is looking for a bounce-back season in the desert after two consecutive seasons of diminished power.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Arenado Gave Honest Statement After Exciting Spring Homer A full-circle moment for the Diamondbacks' third baseman.

22 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

2025 MLB All-Stars on USA, Japan and Other 2026 World Baseball Classic Teams

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22 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2025 MLB All-Stars on USA, Japan and Other 2026 World Baseball Classic Teams

'A great day' for Lovullo as Gallen throws first live session SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Diamondbacks opened their Cactus League schedule Friday at Salt River Fields, but there was a live batting-practice...

23 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

What to know as D-backs gear up for Cactus League play SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Diamondbacks open their Cactus League schedule Friday with a game against the Rockies at Salt River Fields beginnin...

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Former manager Bob Melvin returning to A's as special assistant

Former big league manager Bob Melvin is returning to the Athletics as a special assistant in baseball operations

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Corbin Carroll - Team preparing for quick return The Diamondbacks are preparing for Carroll (hand) to return by or soon after Opening Day, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact The team isn't saying it out loud, but they believe Carroll's track record of healing quickly and work ethic makes Opening Day a real possibility. Another clue is how the Diamondbacks are preparing the outfield with both Carroll and Lourdes Gurriel (knee) sidelined. An original plan floated by manager Torey Lovullo was to have center fielder Alek Thomas cover right field until Carroll was back, but early in camp, Thomas has been lining up in left field, where he could play until Gurriel returns. Of the two injured outfielders, the sense is that Gurriel is more likely to need more time than Carroll.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. - Continues push for Opening Day Gurriel (knee) took live batting practice Tuesday and ran the bases, indicating his return is ahead of schedule, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gurriel's stated coal is to be ready for Opening Day -- it's the first thing he mentioned to manager Torey Lovullo upon his arrival in camp -- but the manager's comments suggest more caution. Lovullo stated he was blown away by how Gurriel has looked early on, but then added, "I will say, right now, we're going to take it as slowly as we possibly need to, and then plug in where we can." It appears the Diamondbacks are preparing for Gurriel to miss time early in the regular season. Alex Thomas has taken reps in left field -- Gurriel's normal position -- instead of right field. An original thought was that Thomas could fill in for the injured Corbin Carroll (hand), but the club is optimistic Carroll can return in time for the opener.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

D-backs' outfield alignment a work in progress SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- One of the things the Diamondbacks will have to figure out this spring is just how the outfield is going to shake out b...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Why D-backs' Brandon Pfaadt Could Bounce Back in 2026 Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt had a difficult 2025 season, to say the least. A career-low strikeout rate and a 5.25 ERA w...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

The elite statistical company that makes the Diamondbacks a 2026 threat | Sporting News Offense may not be hard to come by for the D-backs.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Why Zac Gallen Could Return to Ace Form in 2026 Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen had the worst season of his major league career in 2025. He's determined to not let that happen...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Hazen, Lovullo urge patience as D-backs' rotation battle could last all spring SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- If you want to get under Mike Hazen's skin these days, just dare to ask the Diamondbacks' general manager how he's goin...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Ryan Thompson - Addresses pitching tipping issue Thompson said he addressed an issue of tipping pitches that impacted him early in 2025, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

Impact Thompson was uncharacteristically ineffective over the first 19 outings last season, leaving a May 19 appearance with a 7.50 ERA while allowing 2.0 home runs per nine innings. Once the side-armer discovered he was tipping pitches and addressed the issue, Thompson finished with a stretch of 29 games in which he posted a 1.16 ERA and did not allow a home run over 23.1 innings. The right-hander enters spring training as part of an unsettled bullpen without a closer and could pick up save opportunities on 2026. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo included Thompson along with Kevin Ginkel and Paul Sewald as potential closers.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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MLB Spring Training Buzz: Dodgers Claim Jack Suwinski Off Waivers From Pirates

Just over half ball/strike challenges successful on first day of spring training games

2025 MLB All-Stars on USA, Japan and Other 2026 World Baseball Classic Teams

Former manager Bob Melvin returning to A's as special assistant