JOSH VANMETER NEWS

Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 4-2, keep pace in NL West race

AJ Pollock hit a two-run homer, Chris Taylor robbed a pair of potential extra-base hits on defense in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers kept pace in the NL West race by...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Kelly, lowly D-Backs rally past NL East-leading Braves 6-4

Carson Kelly hit a tying three-run homer in a five-run seventh inning, Daulton Varsho followed with a go-ahead double and the last-place Arizona Diamondbacks beat the NL East-leadi...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Out of Monday's lineup VanMeter is not in the lineup Monday against Atlanta.

Impact VanMeter started the past three games and will receive a day off after going 2-for-11 with a walk, an RBI and five strikeouts during that stretch. Ildemaro Vargas will take over at the hot corner for Arizona.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks lose 100th of season, fall 4-3 to Astros

Chas McCormick was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to drive in the winning run in the 10th inning as the Houston Astros sent the Arizona Diamondbacks to their 100th loss with...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Takes seat Wednesday VanMeter is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers.

Impact VanMeter is 4-for-29 through 10 games in September and will head to the bench with southpaw Julio Urias starting for Los Angeles. Josh Rojas will shift to third base while Andrew Young starts at the keystone.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty VanMeter isn't starting Monday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact VanMeter went 1-for-8 with an RBI and three strikeouts across the last two games, and he'll be on the bench with left-hander Clayton Kershaw on the mound for the Dodgers. Josh Rojas will start at third base while Andrew Young enters the lineup at the keystone.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw VanMeter will hit the bench Friday against the Mariners.

Impact VanMeter has made just a single start against a southpaw all season, so it's no surprise to see him on the bench here against lefty Marco Gonzales. Josh Rojas will start at third base.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday VanMeter isn't starting Saturday's game against the Mariners.

Impact VanMeter will take a seat with southpaw Marco Gonzales on the mound for Seattle. Drew Ellis will start at third base and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Friday VanMeter isn't starting Friday's game against Seattle.

Impact VanMeter went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI and two walks Wednesday, but he'll head to the bench for the third time in the last five games. Drew Ellis will start at the hot corner and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Clouts homer Wednesday VanMeter went 1-for-3 with two walks, a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Padres.

Impact VanMeter had a two-run homer as part of Arizona's six-run third inning then walked with the bases loaded in the eighth. The lefty-hitting utility infielder finds himself in the lineup whenever Arizona faces a right-hander but has hit left-handers well in a small sample size this season (11-for-36, .875 OPS). The home run was his fifth of the season and first since Aug. 17.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks pound Darvish with 6-run 3rd, beat Padres 8-3

Josh VanMeter homered in a six-run third inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks knocked out Yu Darvish on the way to an 8-3 victory over the San Diego Padres

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Back on bench Tuesday VanMeter is not starting Tuesday against San Diego.

Impact VanMeter has just one hit in his last nine at-bats, and he will now sit for the second time in three days. Drew Ellis will man the hot corner and bat seventh Tuesday.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday VanMeter is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Impact VanMeter will take a seat after he was included in the lineup for four of the past five games, drawing two starts apiece at second and third base. Though he isn't locked in as a lineup regular for Arizona, the club's recent decision to cut Asdrubal Cabrera should allow VanMeter to handle a near-everyday role against right-handed pitching for the rest of the season.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Varsho homers, Diamondbacks beat Rockies, 8-4

Daulton Varsho hit a three-run homer and finished a single short of hitting for the cycle to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Colorado Rockies 8-4 on Sunday for a rare win at...

AUGUST 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Finishes off strong homestand VanMeter went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Phillies.

Impact VanMeter was part of the resurgent Diamondbacks the past week. The team went 6-1 on its homestand after sweeping Philadelphia with Thursday's win, and the utility infielder went 7-for-18 (.389) with a home run, three doubles and six RBI during the homestand. VanMeter should continue to be used regularly during the final weeks of the season, either at second or third base.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bumgarner, Diamondbacks beat Phillies 6-2 for series sweep

Madison Bumgarner held Philadelphia to one hit in the first seven innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Phillies 6-2 on Thursday for a three-game sweep

AUGUST 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Launches winning hit VanMeter went 2-for-3 with a double and a two-run home run in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over the Phillies.

Impact VanMeter's sixth-inning home run provided the winning margin for the Diamondbacks. He's put together a nice stretch since the break, batting .284 with an .880 OPS, 12 extra-base hits, 12 RBI and six runs scored over 23 games. VanMeter's playing mostly at second base, sharing that spot with Josh Rojas, but he can also play third base. If he continues to hit like he has the past month, there could be a starting spot available for him in 2022.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Castellanos expected to start for Arizona against Philadelphia

The Diamondbacks will roll out Humberto Castellanos to the mound Wednesday and the Phillies plan to give Ranger Suarez the start

AUGUST 18, 2021 • Associated Press

VanMeter's homer lifts D-backs over slumping Phillies 3-2

Josh VanMeter hit a two-run homer, Taylor Widener pitched five quality innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the slumping Philadelphia Phillies 3-2

AUGUST 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Doubles in three-hit game VanMeter went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI a run, and a walk in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Padres.

Impact VanMeter scored in the first inning on a Ketel Marte double. In addition, he drove in Nick Ahmed in the sixth inning. He was batting just .192 over his previous 10 games. The 26-year-old is slashing .217/.310/.371 with three long balls, 23 RBI, 17 runs and a pair of steals in 200 plate appearances.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Miggy swings for 500 at home, Flaherty off IL

Miguel Cabrera is back home in Detroit on Friday night, one home run shy of 500, when the Tigers face Cleveland right-hander Zach Plesac

AUGUST 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Darvish (back) exits early, Diamondbacks beat Padres 12-3

Yu Darvish left a rocky start early with lower back tightness, and the Arizona Diamondbacks took advantage to beat the San Diego Padres 12-3

AUGUST 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Giants top Diamondbacks 8-7 for 3rd straight win

LaMonte Wade Jr. scored the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning when first baseman Christian Walker failed to handle Kris Bryant’s sharp grounder, and the San Francisco G...

AUGUST 11, 2021 • Associated Press

On bench Sunday VanMeter is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact The lefty-hitting VanMeter recently moved past a back issue, but he'll head to the bench Sunday with southpaw Blake Snell on the mound. While Josh Rojas (finger) is on the injured list and with Ketel Marte seeing most of his time in center field these days, VanMeter is expected to occupy the strong side of a platoon at second base with the righty-hitting Jake Hager, who starts Sunday.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup VanMeter (back) is starting Saturday's game against the Padres, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact VanMeter had dealt with lower-back spasms recently, but he still appeared as a pinch hitter in two of the last three games. He'll start at second base and lead off Saturday.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE