LuJames Groover - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Bound for Triple-A The Diamondbacks optioned Groover to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

Impact After making starts in just one of the Diamondbacks' last seven games, Groover will head back to Triple-A to receive steadier playing time. Arizona recalled utility man Tim Tawa from Triple-A to join the active roster as a replacement for Groover, who slashed .167/.259/.271 with one home run, four RBI and four runs in 15 games during his month-long stay with the big club.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Clubs first big-league homer Groover went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, two walks and a second run scored in Wednesday's 9-4 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Groover went deep in the fourth inning for his first big-league homer. This is also his first multi-RBI performance in 13 contests in the majors. The infielder has hit .186 with a .588 OPS, four RBI, four runs scored, two doubles and a 5:8 BB:K since his June 5 debut. He is currently occupying a part-time role, though he should continue to play regularly versus left-handed pitchers while in the majors.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

LuJames Groover's First D-backs Home Run is the Sign of New Era It hasn't been the most stunningly-productive beginning to LuJames Groover's major league career with the Arizona Diamondbacks, but on Wedne...

JUNE 25 • SI.COM

Groover, Marte hit back-to-back HRs to help Diamondbacks beat Cardinals 9-4

LuJames Groover and Ketel Marte hit back-to-back home runs to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 9-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

In lineup, but likely to lose PT Groover will start at designated hitter and bat ninth in Tuesday's game against the Angels.

Impact Though he'll crack the starting nine Tuesday while southpaw Reid Detmers is on the bump for the Angels, Groover appears likely to lose out on regular playing time against right-handed pitching. After Lourdes Gurriel's recent return from the injured list, Arizona has a bit of a logjam in the corner-outfield spots and designated hitter, which has resulted in Pavin Smith drawing starts at first base over Groover in the Diamondbacks' last two matchups with righties. Smith and Groover could continue to work in a quasi-platoon for the time being, but Groover may be at risk of a demotion to Triple-A Reno once Max Kepler (suspension) is eligible to make his Arizona debut June 25. Since being called up from Triple-A earlier this month, Groover has gone 5-for-25 (.200 average) with no extra-base hits, two RBI and one run through his first seven games.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Hits in five straight Groover went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Friday's 5-2 win over Cincinnati.

Impact The Diamondbacks left several runners in scoring position prior to Groover singling in the game-tying run in the sixth inning. For the night, Arizona was 2-for-12 with RISP. Groover isn't mashing the ball -- no extra-base hits -- but the rookie has hit safely in five consecutive starts and remains part of a rotation with Pavin Smith and Ildemaro Vargas at first base and DH.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Dunn's error leads to 3-run 9th, Diamondbacks beat Reds 5-2

Blake Dunn dropped a fly ball in the ninth inning to allow the go-ahead run to score in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Tyler Phillips earns 1st win of the season in Marlins 2-0 victory over Diamondbacks

Tyler Phillips allowed two hits in five innings to get his first win of the season and lead the Miami Marlins to a 2-0 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

Exiting starting nine Groover is not in the lineup for Wednesday's tilt in Miami.

Impact Groover started each of the previous four games after being called up from Triple-A Reno, going 3-for-15 with one RBI and a 0:3 BB:K. The rookie will take a seat Wednesday while Ildemaro Vargas fills in at first base.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Starts second straight game Groover started at first base and went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Saturday's 6-1 loss to the Nationals.

Impact Groover, who made a second consecutive start at first base since being called up, recorded his first hit and RBI in the majors. As manager Torey Lovullo told Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports, Groover isn't up with the Diamondbacks "to sit on the bench" and will receive playing time at first base and designated hitter. Left unsaid was that the prospect's playing time would come at the expense of Ildemaro Vargas, who has come off the bench the last two games. It looks like Groover and Pavin Smith will share first base and DH, while Vargas settles back into a utility role.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals get homers from Mead and Crews, hold Diamondbacks to 2 hits in 6-1 victory

Curtis Mead launched a two-run homer in the first inning, Dylan Crews also went deep and the Washington Nationals held the Arizona Diamondbacks to two hits in a 6-1 victory

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

LuJames Groover's First Major League Hit Was Electric Arizona Diamondbacks No. 10 prospect LuJames Groover found his way into the hit column for the first time in his young major league career o...

JUNE 6 • SI.COM

Hitless in debut Groover went 0-for-4 in Friday's 14-1 loss to the Nationals in his major-league debut.

Impact Groover is set for a short-side platoon role as a corner infielder. The 24-year-old hit .322 with an .873 OPS, three home runs, 39 RBI, 37 runs scored, 16 doubles, one triple and two stolen bases over 56 games prior to his call-up. Groover could challenge Ildemaro Vargas for playing time at first base, though he also offers some cover at third if Nolan Arenado needs to rest his legs.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

García hits 1st grand slam for his 2nd HR of game in Nationals' 14-1 romp over Diamondbacks

Luis García Jr. hit his first career grand slam for his second homer of the game in the Washington Nationals’ 14-1 romp over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

LuJames Groover Won't Have to Wait For His Diamondbacks Debut The Arizona Diamondbacks, fresh off a massive series split with the vaunted Los Angeles Dodgers, will begin a three-game series with the Was...

JUNE 5 • SI.COM

Why The Diamondbacks Made Surprise Decision to Option Jose Fernandez The Arizona Diamondbacks made a bit of a surprising roster move on Friday afternoon, calling up infield prospect LuJames Groover from Triple...

JUNE 5 • SI.COM

Called up to big leagues The Diamondbacks selected Groover's contract from Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Impact Groover is set to make his major-league debut after slashing .322/.421/.452 with three home runs, two stolen bases and a 37:43 BB:K over 56 contests for Reno. The 24-year-old has played both corner infield spots at Reno this season, and the right-handed batter will likely see starts against left-handed hurlers.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Part of All-Star festivities Groover was named to the All-Star Futures Game roster Monday, Connor Emery of Arizona Sports reports.

Impact Groover, 23, returned to Double-A Amarillo to start the 2025 season and will likely take the next step to Triple-A Reno. He has a .301/.377/.471 line with 10 home runs and 36 RBI over 67 games for the Sod Poodles. There are questions about Groover's defense, but he's spent all season at third base. He could eventually swing to the cold corner where his defense and quickness won't get in the way of his bat.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Groover (No. 10) stars for D-backs in Spring Breakout SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. --Since being selected in the second round of the 2023 MLB Draft, there has been a question as to where LuJames Groover is...

MARCH 15, 2025 • MLB.COM

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Groover, Marte hit back-to-back HRs to help Diamondbacks beat Cardinals 9-4

Dunn's error leads to 3-run 9th, Diamondbacks beat Reds 5-2

Tyler Phillips earns 1st win of the season in Marlins 2-0 victory over Diamondbacks

Nationals get homers from Mead and Crews, hold Diamondbacks to 2 hits in 6-1 victory

García hits 1st grand slam for his 2nd HR of game in Nationals' 14-1 romp over Diamondbacks