Impact Kelly went 1-for-2 with one RBI, two walks and a strikeout in Friday's series opener against Cincinnati. Stephen Vogt will start at catcher and bat eighth Saturday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to alternate camp Perdomo was optioned to the Diamondbacks' alternate training site Saturday.

Impact Perdomo got his first taste of major-league action early in the 2021 campaign and went 1-for-10 with a run, three walks and two strikeouts in four games. However, he'll head to the team's alternate camp after Nick Ahmed (knee) was activated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Josh Rojas should serve as the backup shortstop for Arizona now that Ahmed is healthy.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured list Ahmed (knee) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday.

Impact Ahmed dealt with right knee inflammation late in spring training that forced him to miss the start of the regular season, but he'll be eligible to make his season debut early as Saturday. Ahmed should take over as the Diamondbacks' everyday shortstop once again now that he's healthy.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hitless in four ABs Rojas went 0-for-4 in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Reds.

Impact Rojas, who is filling in at shortstop for the injured Nick Ahmed (knee), had his batting average drop to .074 following the game. He opened the season as the primary leadoff hitter but was quickly dropped amid the hitting woes. If fantasy managers haven't benched him yet, news that Ahmed is expected to return this weekend should prompt that move.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Walks twice Friday Peralta went 0-for-1 with two walks in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Reds.

Impact Peralta is one of several Diamondback hitters off to a slow start, batting .172 over eight games. In a slightly worrisome sign, manager Torey Lovullo had Wyatt Mathisen hit for him against a lefty in the seventh inning. Peralta did, however, put together a pair of good plate appearances for walks and had a hard lineout, a potential sign he's seeing pitches better and could be ready to start hitting.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Could return this weekend Ahmed (knee) is expected to be activated off the injured list this weekend, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact The Diamondbacks welcomed back Kole Calhoun on Friday and could get another regular back if Ahmed is deemed ready. Josh Rojas has been filling in at shortstop, but after an 0-for-4 on Friday, he's batting just .074.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks in two in debut Calhoun started in right field, batted second and went 1-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Reds.

Impact Calhoun was reinstated off the injured list Friday after rehabbing a torn meniscus, for which he underwent a medial meniscectomy early in March. He played his familiar position of right field and was part of a three-run seventh inning, doubling in a pair of runs, part of a furious Arizona comeback. He could also be used in center field while Ketel Marte rehabs a hamstring injury.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

'Technical issues' cause Opening Day hassle for Diamondbacks fans On a day that started as a celebration as a return to semi-normal sporting life in the pandemic era, it was not all hot dogs and home runs f...

APRIL 10 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Struggling Diamondbacks look to end 3-game losing streak Arizona heads into the matchup against Cincinnati in a rut, losers of three straight

APRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits big homer in losing effort Escobar went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, a double and an additional run scored Friday in a loss to the Reds.

Impact Escobar was the the only Arizona batter with multiple hits in the contest, and he came through with a two-run shot to right field in the eighth inning to tie the game 5-5. After struggling through a 1-for-21 start to the season, the veteran infielder has gone 3-for-7 with a pair of homers and four RBI over his past two games.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Takes step back Friday Widener allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits and no walks while striking out three over five innings against Cincinnati on Friday. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact The right-hander couldn't match his strong performance in his first big-league start April 4, during which he shut out San Diego over six frames. However, Widener hung in for five innings Friday and kept Arizona within striking range, so he has a fair chance of remaining in the rotation even after Zac Gallen (forearm) returns. Widener's next start is lined up for Thursday at Washington.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Barnhart's two-out single leads Reds over D-backs 6-5 in 10 Tucker Barnhart hit a run-scoring single in the 10th inning, Tyler Naquin crushed his big league-best fifth homer, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5

APRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D-backs get Calhoun back as injuries mount The D-backs activated outfielder Kole Calhoun from the injured list Friday just in time for their home opener against the Reds. Calhoun was...

APRIL 9 • MLB.COM

Starting Saturday vs. Reds Smith will start Saturday's game against the Reds, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 26-year-old righty threw five innings in relief April 3, so he is stretched out enough to qualify for the win in this start if he pitches well. He gave up two earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four in that long-relief appearance. Zac Gallen will likely rejoin the rotation before Smith is needed again, so he could move back to the bullpen after this spot start.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time drying up Smith is not in Friday's lineup against the Reds.

Impact Kole Calhoun (knee) was activated from the injured list, so Smith now appears to be Arizona's fourth outfielder and backup first baseman. He should still get some starts, but would likely need another injury to someone ahead of him on the depth chart to regain the strong side of a platoon.

APRIL 9 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from IL Calhoun (knee) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Reds.

Impact He will presumably slot into Arizona's lineup against righty Tyler Mahle. Calhoun underwent partial medial meniscectomy surgery March 3, so this is about as quickly as he could have been able to return.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Throws Wednesday Gallen (forearm) threw 67 pitches in an intrasquad game Wednesday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gallen, who felt discomfort while throwing his curveball this spring, used that pitch in each of his innings Wednesday and reported no such discomfort. That's encouraging news for the Diamondbacks, whose starting pitchers rank 28th with a 6.95 ERA.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in intrasquad game Calhoun (knee) took four at-bats in an intrasquad game Wednesday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Calhoun, who underwent meniscus surgery in March, has tested his knee in a variety of ways and appears close to a return. "The quality of at-bat has been good from what I've been reading (in internal reports) and what Kole has been telling me," manager Torey Lovullo said. While he's the team's starter in right field when healthy, it's possible Calhoun could play center field in the wake of Ketel Marte's hamstring injury, which landed him on the injured list Thursday.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time uncertain Smith started in right field and went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Rockies.

Impact While right fielder Kole Calhoun (knee) has been sidelined, Smith has been sharing the position with Tim Locastro. After the Diamondbacks placed Ketel Marte (hamstring) on the injured list Thursday, Locastro was needed in center field, opening up right field for Smith on a regular basis until Calhoun is ready to return. Calhoun picked up his activity recently -- he had four at-bats in an intrasquad game Wednesday -- and could return this weekend, per Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. The veteran could also play center field, which would revert right field back to a platoon between Smith and Locastro.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches Thursday Ginkel (illness) allowed one hit over a scoreless inning in Thursday's 7-4 loss to Colorado.

Impact Ginkel was unavailable for a game earlier this week with manager Torey Lovullo saying the reliever was "under the weather." Arizona's unsettled bullpen could use some stability, and Ginkel has not yet been scored upon in four appearances, spanning 3.1 innings.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

FIlls in for Marte Locastro started in center field, batted leadoff and went 1-for-5 in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Rockies.

Impact Locastro should see a steady flow of at-bats after the Diamondbacks placed Ketel Marte (hamstring) on the injured list Thursday. If Locastro can get on base with any regularity he could become a steady source of steals, but he has just a .238 on-base percentage over his first seven games.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks to start Widener against Cincinnati in home opener The Arizona Diamondbacks hit the field for the first time in 2021 against the Cincinnati Reds

APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ketel Marte heads to injured list with right hamstring strain The Diamondbacks lost their best position player, Ketel Marte, to the injured list on Thursday.

APRIL 8 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Launches first homer Escobar went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a pair of walks during Thursday's loss at Coors Field.

Impact Escobar attempted a ninth-inning rally for his team with a two-run long ball against Carlos Estevez to bring the Diamondbacks within four runs. Unfortunately, that was as close as they would come. It was the first home run of the season for the 32-year-old. Hopefully it can break the 2-for-23 slump he's found himself in thus far.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

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