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Pavin Smith's Diamondbacks Roster Spot Isn't Safe Yet Pavin Smith turned to watch the deep fly ball he'd just hit soar towards the right field bleachers. As it clanged two thirds of the way up t...
6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM
Yankees linked to 'realistic' trade target in Diamondbacks' .758 OPS catcher | Sporting News This potential trade addition would be very interesting for the Yankees.
6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
How Paul Sewald Found Unexpected Success in Return to Closer Role Paul Sewald slowly pivoted to watch an ill-fated fastball fly 401 feet over the Arizona Diamondbacks' right field fence. And then, he turned...
JUNE 16 • SI.COM
Pavin Smith - Swats homer in win Smith went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 4-3 win over the Angels.
Impact Smith launched a solo home run in the seventh inning off the foul pole in right field to give Arizona a 3-2 lead. It was the first home run he's hit in 357 days. Smith has struggled since coming off the injured list and entered Monday's contest batting .087 (2-for-23) over 11 games since his return. Despite the grind, manager Torey Lovullo still plans to give him opportunities at first base or designated hitter when the Diamondbacks face right-handers.
JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE
Geraldo Perdomo - Back to second in order Perdomo batted second and went 1-for-2 with two walks, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 4-3 win over the Angels.
Impact Perdomo, who had spent the previous 10 games lower in the order, was moved back to the two-hole among a slew of order changes enacted by manager Torey Lovullo. The shortstop had gone 12-for-34 (.353) with six walks and three steals during his brief time in the lower third of the order.
JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Waldschmidt - Adjustments needed The Diamondbacks want Waldschmidt to work on hitting breaking stuff in the minors, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.
Impact Waldschmidt initially handled MLB pitching with aplomb, but the league adjusted with heavy doses of spin and the strikeouts piled up. The prospect carried a 56.2 Whiff rate against breaking balls and a 32.8 percent overall strikeout rate back to Triple-A Reno. "The league made a little adjustment, started spinning a lot of pitches, making it tougher for him at a level of which he's never seen," Diamondbacks hitting coach Joe Mather told Arizona Sports. In addition to learning to hit breaking stuff, manager Torey Lovullo wants Waldschmidt to improve at controlling counts and not swing at pitcher's pitches.
JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks face the Angels with 1-0 series lead

The Arizona Diamondbacks lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels
JUNE 16 • Associated Press
Paul Sewald - Notches 18th save Sewald earned a save against the Angels on Monday, allowing one run on one hit while striking out two batters over one inning.
Impact Sewald entered in the ninth frame with Arizona up 4-2. He retired the first two batters he faced before Donovan Walton tagged him for a solo homer. Sewald was able to shake off the long ball, though, and struck out Oswald Peraza to slam the door shut. The veteran closer picked up his second save in as many days to push his season total up to 18, tied for third-best in the majors. Since his last blown save (May 13 versus Texas), Sewald has allowed just two runs across 12 appearances spanning 12 innings, going 9-for-9 in save chances during that span.
JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE
Ryne Nelson - Rebounds with quality start Nelson (3-5) tossed seven innings against the Angels on Monday, allowing two runs on nine hits and no walks while striking out five batters to earn the win.
Impact Nelson yielded seven runs over four innings against Miami in his previous start, but he bounced back nicely Monday. The right-hander started a bit shakily by giving up a run on two hits in the first frame, but the Angels crossed the plate only once more over the remainder of Nelson's time in the game. While Nelson registered a modest five punchouts, that was his highest mark since he struck out eight Rangers six starts ago. Nelson has a mediocre 4.97 ERA on the campaign and has experienced several blowups, but he also has six quality starts over his past eight outings, so he's still been useful in the right matchups.
JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE
Deadspin | Pavin Smith hits first homer of season as Diamondbacks edge Angels Deadspin | Pavin Smith hits first homer of season as Diamondbacks edge Angels
JUNE 16 • DEADSPIN.COM
Pavin Smith's First 2026 Homer Comes At the Perfect Time for D-backs Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman and DH Pavin Smith needed a big swing more than anyone. Locked in a grinding 2-2 tie with the Los Angeles...
JUNE 16 • SI.COM
Smith proves his skipper and GM right with game-winning homer PHOENIX -- There's a phrase that Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo and general manager Mike Hazen seemingly always use when they talk about...
JUNE 16 • MLB.COM

Pavin Smith's 1st homer of the season lifts the Diamondbacks over the Angels 4-3

Pavin Smith hit a tiebreaking solo homer off the right-field foul pole, Ryne Nelson pitched seven quality innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-3
JUNE 16 • Associated Press
Angels vs. Diamondbacks: Lines, Odds, Analysis, and Prop Bets Tonight, the Angels travel to Arizona to begin a 3-game series against the Diamondbacks. The Halos are looking to bounce back after an 8-3 l...
JUNE 16 • SI.COM
James McCann - Nearing game action McCann (quadriceps) is expected to begin playing in complex league games next week, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact McCann has been on the shelf since May 19 due to a right quadriceps strain. However, he was cleared to resume baseball activities earlier this month, and assuming everything goes to plan, he'll face live competition as early as next week. The backstop hasn't appeared in a game since May 18, so he'll presumably need to participate in at least a handful of matchups before being activated from the 10-day injured list.
JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE
Why the Diamondbacks Made Surprise Decision to Option Ryan Waldschmidt When the Arizona Diamondbacks made the tough decision to send No. 1 prospect Ryan Waldschmidt back down to Triple-A Reno, manager Torey Lovu...
JUNE 15 • SI.COM
Diamondbacks Set New-Look Lineup for Game 1 vs Angels: Gurriel Returns The Arizona Diamondbacks have returned home from their road trip to face the Los Angeles Angels in a three-game set at Chase Field. As the D...
JUNE 15 • SI.COM
Ryan Waldschmidt - Officially optioned back to minors The Diamondbacks optioned Waldschmidt to Triple-A Reno on Monday.
Impact With Jordan Lawlar returning last week and Lourdes Gurriel (hamstring) being activated Monday, the Diamondbacks' outfield suddenly got crowded, pushing Waldschmidt back to the minors. The rookie has managed just a .180/.231/.262 batting line and 36.9 percent strikeout rate across his last 17 contests.
JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. - Returning from injured list The Diamondbacks activated Gurriel (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Monday.
Impact Gurriel has been shelved since late May with a strained left hamstring, but he's been cleared to return to action after going 4-for-16 in five rehab games for the Diamondbacks' Arizona Complex League affiliate. The 32-year-old could see most of his playing time at designated hitter for the Diamondbacks, though left field is also an option.
JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE
LA Angels at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions The Los Angeles Angels and the Arizona Diamondbacks open a 3-game interleague series Monday in Phoenix, Arizona. First pitch is set for 9:40...
JUNE 15 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM
4 Reasons Diamondbacks vs Angels is a Trap Series The Arizona Diamondbacks are back home this week, coming off a 2-4 road trip to Miami, where they were swept, and Cincinnati, where they too...
JUNE 15 • SI.COM
D-backs to Demote Top Prospect Ryan Waldschmidt as Veteran Outfielder Returns The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly set to send top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt back down to the minors. Waldschmidt, the Diamondbacks' No...
JUNE 15 • SI.COM
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. - Poised for activation Monday The Diamondbacks are expected to reinstate Gurriel (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list prior to Monday's game against the Angels, GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Arizona plans to option outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt to Triple-A Reno to clear a spot on the active roster for Gurriel, who has been shelved since May 23 due to a left hamstring strain. Gurriel looks to have made a full recovery from the injury after making three of his starts in left field during his five-game rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League last week, going 4-for-16 with a double and a walk during those contests.
JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE
There's No Reason Diamondbacks' Manuel Pena Should Still Be in AA There is simply nothing left to prove for Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Manuel Pena at the Double-A level. The 22-year-old Pena has...
JUNE 15 • SI.COM
Ryan Waldschmidt - Appears headed back to Triple-A The Diamondbacks are expected to option Waldschmidt to Triple-A Reno prior to Monday's game against the Angels, GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact With Jordan Lawlar recently coming back from the 60-day IL and Lourdes Gurriel (hamstring) on track to return from the 10-day IL this week, Waldschmidt looks like he'll be caught up in a numbers game in the Arizona outfield. Regarded as one of the top prospects in Arizona's system, Waldschmidt submitted an .881 OPS in his first 16 games in the majors following his May 8 promotion, but he's slashed just .180/.231/.262 with a 4.6 percent walk rate and 36.9 percent strikeout rate in his 17 games since. The impending assignment to Reno should enable Waldschmidt to get a mental reset, and if he's able to resume raking in the Pacific Coast League, he may not have to wait long before earning another call-up.
JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE
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