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Shifted to 60-day injured list The Diamondbacks transferred Montes De Oca (elbow/back) to the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Impact The transaction was made in order to free a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Aramis Garcia. Montes De Oca was initially shelved earlier this month with right elbow inflammation, and more recently it was revealed that he needs surgery to repair a stress fracture in his back, which could sideline him for the rest of the season.

JUNE 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shifted to 60-day injured list The Diamondbacks transferred Montes De Oca (elbow/back) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Thursday.

Impact The transaction was made in order to free a spot on the 40-man roster for catcher Aramis Garcia, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Reno. Montes De Oca was initially shelved earlier this month with right elbow inflammation, and more recently, the Diamondbacks revealed that he needs surgery to repair a stress fracture in his back, which could sideline him for the rest of the season.

JUNE 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 17, 2025 • Associated Press

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JUNE 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Undergoes back surgery Montes De Oca is set to undergo lower back surgery, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Montes De Oca was placed on the 15-day injured list earlier in the week due to elbow inflammation. The details of the new issue are unclear, but it is unrelated to the elbow injury. Manager Torey Lovullo said that Montes De Oca could be sidelined for the rest of the season.

JUNE 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Placed on injured list The Diamondbacks placed Montes De Oca on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right elbow inflammation.

Impact Montes De Oca reported discomfort in his elbow after Monday's contest, and an MRI revealed inflammation Tuesday. He'll remain on the shelf for at least the next 15 days as a result, and with Jeff Brigham and Justin Martinez (elbow) also leaving the active roster, the D-backs will bring in Kevin Ginkel, Bryce Jarvis and Tayler Scott as bullpen reinforcements.

JUNE 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo MRI Montes De Oca reported elbow discomfort prior to Monday's game and will undergo an MRI on Tuesday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Montes De Oca was with the Diamondbacks over the weekend as the 27th man for a doubleheader and made his MLB debut Saturday. He was recalled ahead of Monday's game to replace Kendall Graveman (hip) but was unavailable to pitch.

JUNE 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

D-back Lose Justin Martinez, Christian Montes De Oca in One Night PHOENIX -- The injuries continue to compound for a snakebitten Arizona Diamondbacks club. In the midst of a thrilling walk-off win over the...

JUNE 10, 2025 • SI.COM

Recalled by Snakes The Diamondbacks recalled Montes De Oca from Triple-A Reno on Monday.

Impact Montes De Oca served as the Diamondbacks' 27th for Saturday's twin bill against the Reds. He was optioned to Triple-A on Sunday, but he's back with the big club after Kendall Graveman (hip) was placed on the 15-day injured list. Montes De Oca made his major-league debut in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader, allowing no hits and one walk while striking out two across 2.2 scoreless innings.

JUNE 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A The Diamondbacks optioned Montes De Oca to Triple-A Reno on Sunday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact As anticipated, De Oca was sent back to the minors after he served as the Diamondbacks' 27th man in Saturday's twin bill with the Reds. After the Reds and Diamondbacks concluded a suspended game from Friday earlier in the day, Montes De Oca made his MLB debut in the team's 13-1 loss. He tossed 2.2 scoreless innings in mop-up duty.

JUNE 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A The Diamondbacks optioned Montes De Oca to Triple-A Reno on Sunday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact As anticipated, De Oca was sent back to the minors after he served as the Diamondbacks' 27th man in Saturday's twin bill with the Reds. Montes De Oca made his MLB debut in a 13-1 loss during the second game, tossing 2.2 scoreless innings in mop-up duty.

JUNE 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as 27th man Montes De Oca will serve as the 27th man for the Diamondbacks in Saturday's game against the Reds.

Impact With Friday's suspended game being finished Saturday, Montes De Oca has been brought in to replenish the Diamondbacks' bullpen, and an appearance in Saturday's game would mark the 25-year-old right-hander's major-league debut. Montes De Oca has 4.07 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, two saves and a 26:6 K:BB across 24.1 innings with Triple-A Reno this season.

JUNE 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shuttled back to minors Montes De Oca was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Thursday, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.

Impact Montes De Oca had his contract selected Friday but did not appear in a game. Justin Martinez (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the injured list in the corresponding move.

MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to majors The Diamondbacks selected Montes De Oca's contract from Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Impact Montes De Oca has been brought in to bolster the Diamondbacks' bullpen after Joe Mantiply was optioned to Triple-A following Wednesday's game against the Giants. Montes De Oca started the year in Triple-A, and across 12 outings he has posted a 2.37 ERA, 1.00 wHIP and 17:4 K:BB across 19 innings. He will have the opportunity to make his major-league debut during the Diamondbacks' weekend series against the Rockies.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reportedly headed to majors Montes De Oca will be called up from Triple-A Reno, MLB insider Mike Rodriguez reports.

Impact Nothing's official, but it sounds like Montes De Oca is headed to the majors for the first time after the Diamondbacks optioned Joe Mantiply on Thursday. The 25-year-old right-hander has shown improved control at Reno this season, walking just four in 19 innings, helping Montes De Oca to a 2.37 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 12 appearances so far. While he hasn't displayed a great strikeout punch at the upper levels of the minors, he has the potential to stick around in the Arizona bullpen.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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