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Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo returns for 11th season with franchise

Manager Torey Lovullo is staying with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a two-year contrac

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks miss playoffs on season's final day, losing 9-4 to Padres after Phillies clinch

The Arizona Diamondbacks have missed the playoffs for the eighth time in nine seasons

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Arenado hits grand slam in the Diamondbacks' 8-4 victory over the Yankees

Nolan Arenado hit his third grand slam of the season top help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Yankees 8-4 on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Throws immaculate inning Martinez struck out three over a scoreless sixth inning in Friday's 9-1 win over the Rangers.

Impact Martinez needed just nine pitches to strike out Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter and Jake Burger. Five of those were swinging strikes. Martinez has yet to allow an earned run over eight appearances since being activated from the 60-day injured list. He's struck out 11, walked five and allowed two hits over 7.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Martinez joins D-backs history with immaculate inning PHOENIX -- Diamondbacks right-hander Justin Martinez has been outstanding since coming off the injured list midway through last month, but F...

SEPTEMBER 12 • MLB.COM

Diamondbacks' Justin Martinez Throws Historic Immaculate Inning Justin Martinez is looking like his old self again. He might look even better. On Friday night, Martinez entered the game in the sixth innin...

SEPTEMBER 12 • SI.COM

D-backs' hard-throwing Justin Martinez records immaculate inning vs. the Rangers

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Justin Martinez records an immaculate inning against the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Earns win with scoreless ninth Martinez (2-0) earned the win after striking out one and walking one in a scoreless ninth inning Monday against the Royals.

Impact Martinez was the fifth Arizona pitcher used in a scoreless game and kept the deadlock intact despite issuing a walk. His clean ninth completed nine shutout innings from the Diamondbacks' bullpen committee before the offense erupted for five runs in the top of the 10th. That rally put Martinez in line for his second win of the season, and he has yet to allow an earned run this year in seven appearances, where he also owns an 8:5 K:BB across 6.2 frames.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless through 9 innings, Arizona plates 5 in the 10th, holds on to beat Kansas City 5-4

Lars Nootbaar had a pinch-hit sacrifice fly in the top of the 10th inning to give Arizona a 1-0 lead, as the Diamondbacks scored five runs and then held on for a 5-4 victory over t...

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Makes season debut Martinez allowed one walk over a scoreless inning in Tuesday's 9-4 loss to Boston.

Impact Martinez made his first appearance since being reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday. It's been 435 days since he last pitched in the majors, as Martinez spent that time recovering from a second Tommy John elbow surgery. The right-handed reliever and one-time closer came on to pitch the ninth inning, which suggests he may return to the closer's role for the Diamondbacks down the stretch.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Martinez's Return Was Bright Spot in Dark Day for Diamondbacks It has been a dark 24-plus-hour news cycle for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Sometimes, a little fire can help light the way forward. The Diamon...

AUGUST 19 • SI.COM

Ready for 2026 debut with Arizona The Diamondbacks reinstated Martinez (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Monday.

Impact Martinez has been cleared to make his 2026 debut with the Diamondbacks following a lengthy recovery from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent June 25, 2025. The hard-throwing reliever looked sharp over his four rehab appearances between Single-A Visalia and Triple-A Reno, firing four scoreless, no-hit innings while striking out six and issuing just one walk. The Diamondbacks' closer situation has been unsettled over the past three weeks after Paul Sewald lost the job and eventually, his roster spot, so Martinez could make for a viable speculative pickup for fantasy managers mining for saves. Before requiring surgery last summer, Martinez had previously been a key high-leverage arm for Arizona in 2024 and the early part of the 2025 season.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks aim to sweep 3-game series against the Braves

The Arizona Diamondbacks will look to sweep a three-game series with a win over the Atlanta Braves

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks Give New Injury Update on Jordan Lawlar, Justin Martinez The Arizona Diamondbacks are eagerly awaiting the return to action of some of their injured contributors. On Friday, manager Torey Lovullo p...

AUGUST 14 • SI.COM

Braves take on the Diamondbacks in first of 3-game series

The Atlanta Braves host the Arizona Diamondbacks to start a three-game series

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

Rehab moves to Triple-A Martinez (elbow) struck out two and did not allow a hit or walk in an inning for Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

Impact Martinez moved his rehab up from Single-A Visalia to Reno. This was the third outing of his rehab assignment, and the right-hander has struck out five, walked one and not allowed hit in three innings. Martinez is scheduled for at least one more appearance with Reno on Thursday, per Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports, and could be activated soon after.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks square off against the Rockies in series rubber match

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Insider Gives New Injury Update on Corbin Burnes and Justin Martinez The Arizona Diamondbacks got one of their injured arms back on Monday night, as right-hander Michael Soroka tossed 4.1 scoreless innings aga...

AUGUST 11 • SI.COM

Nearing return for Diamondbacks Martinez (elbow) is expected to make 1-to-2 more rehab appearances before being reinstated from the 60-day injured list, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.

Impact Making his way back from the second Tommy John surgery of his career, Martinez has made two scoreless rehab appearances with Single-A Visalia, posting a 3:1 K:BB with no hits allowed. According to Gambadoro, Martinez is likely to be activated either Sunday in Atlanta or Monday in Boston. The 25-year-old is likely to retake the Diamondbacks' closer job if he looks sharp, though Martinez figures to make some lower-leverage appearances first.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies play in game 2 of series

The Arizona Diamondbacks lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

2026 MLB Power Rankings: A New Team On Top As The Dodgers Struggle

Who is the new No. 1 and what's one good reason to keep an eye on each MLB team in the season's second half?

AUGUST 10 • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB Power Rankings: A New Team On Top As The Dodgers Struggle

D-backs Give New Injury Update on Jordan Lawlar and Justin Martinez The Arizona Diamondbacks are still awaiting the return of a handful of injured players, with the hope that some reinforcements will be on th...

AUGUST 9 • SI.COM

Moving rehab to Triple-A soon Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Saturday that Martinez (elbow) will soon be assigned to Triple-A Reno for additional rehab appearances, MLB.com reports.

Impact Martinez made a couple of scoreless appearances for Single-A Visalia last week to kick of his rehab assignment. The right-hander walked one and struck out three over two hitless innings. WIth the Diamondbacks rolling with a closer committee, Martinez could return to his former role once he's ready to be activated.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks and Dodgers meet in series rubber match

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Dodgers face the Diamondbacks looking to break road skid

The Los Angeles Dodgers hit the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks looking to stop a five-game road slide

AUGUST 8 • Associated Press

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