Philip Abner - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Joins Giants' bullpen The Giants recalled Abner from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday.

Impact Abner was claimed off waivers in August and will be making his Giants debut when/if he enters a contest. The 24-year-old southpaw has logged a 6.28 ERA and 6:8 K:BB over 14.1 innings in the majors and a 4.54 ERA and 43:14 K:BB across 37.2 frames at the Triple-A level in 2026.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scooped up by Giants, sent to Triple-A The Giants claimed Abner off waivers from the Diamondbacks on Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento.

Impact Abner will reclaim a 40-man roster spot with the move to San Francisco, though he'll have to wait a bit before making his debut with the Giants. The 24-year-old lefty reliever made eight appearances with Arizona at the big-league level this season, posting a 6.28 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 6:8 K:BB over 14.1 innings.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

RHP Dennis Santana called up by Arizona, LHP Philip Abner designated for assignment

Reliever Dennis Santana has been called up by the Arizona Diamondbacks ahead of their game against the Atlanta Braves

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

DFA'd by Diamondbacks Arizona designated Abner for assignment Sunday.

Impact Abner appeared in just three outings since being recalled from Reno on Aug. 5. Over five innings, the left-hander allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out just one batter. The Diamondbacks selected Dennis Santana's contract to replace Abner on both the active and 40-man rosters. Once Abner clears waivers, he will most likely look to find a new organization.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Arizona The Diamondbacks recalled Abner from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Impact As expected, Abner will rejoin the Diamondbacks bullpen in a move that corresponds with Arizona playing right-hander Ryan Thompson (back) on the 15-day injured list. Abner has spent most of this season in Triple-A, where he has a 4.60 ERA and 1.19 WHIP across 31.1 innings. He's appeared in five major-league games for the Diamondbacks and has not allowed a run over his last three outings (spanning 5.2 innings) in the big leagues.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to Diamondbacks Arizona recalled Abner from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.

Impact Abner will make his return to the big-league club after spending a couple of weeks with the Triple-A squad. The 24-year-old owns a 5.01 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 35:11 K:BB through 32.1 innings with Reno this season. Arizona is expected to announce a corresponding move later Wednesday.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to Reno The Diamondbacks optioned Abner to Triple-A Reno on Monday.

Impact Abner threw 46 pitches over two shutout innings in Sunday's win over the Cardinals, so he's being sent out in favor of a fresh bullpen arm. It will be Juan Burgos taking Abner's spot on the roster.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return to Triple-A Abner is expected to be optioned to Triple-A Reno on Monday, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.

Impact Abner will head back to Reno after being called up to the major-league roster July 9, combining to toss three scoreless innings, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out one batter over two appearances following his promotion. Right-hander Juan Burgos is expected to replace the left-handed Abner in the major-league bullpen ahead of the team's three-game set at home against the Athletics beginning Monday.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big club The Diamondbacks recalled Abner from Triple-A Reno on Thursday, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.

Impact Abner has permitted seven runs with a 4:4 K:BB over 6.1 innings in his three appearances in the majors this season. The 24-year-old gives the team a fresh bullpen arm as the Diamondbacks downshift to four starting pitchers on the roster heading into the All-Star break.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to Reno The Diamondbacks optioned Abner to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

Impact Since Abner was unlikely to be available out of the bullpen for at least a couple of days after tossing 2.2 scoreless innings and 44 pitches, the Diamondbacks opted to send him to Triple-A in exchange for a fresh arm. Arizona recalled lefty Kohl Drake from Reno in a corresponding move, giving the bullpen a fresh arm who's capable of covering multiple innings.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Buxton hits grand slam in 10-run inning, Twins rout Diamondbacks 16-8

Byron Buxton hit a grand slam in a 10-run fifth inning and the Minnesota Twins clobbered the Arizona Diamondbacks 16-8 on Saturday night

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Buxton hits grand slam in Twins' 10-run 5th inning against Diamondbacks

Byron Buxton hit a grand slam for his 24th home run of the season in the Minnesota Twins’ 10-run fifth inning against Arizona on Saturday night in a 16-8 victory

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Soroka latest Diamondbacks starting pitcher to hit injured list; Lawlar also sidelined again

The Arizona Diamondbacks lost another starting pitcher to injury when they placed right-hander Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list with a strained right glute

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Back with D-backs The Diamondbacks recalled Abner from Triple-A Reno on Saturday.

Impact Abner will return to the big leagues to replace Michael Soroka, who landed on the injured list Saturday with a glute strain. Abner has given up seven earned runs in just 3.2 innings with the big club this season and will likely be limited to low-leverage situations while with the big club.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to minors The Diamondbacks optioned Abner to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

Impact Abner was called up to the big club June 4 after Taylor Clarke landed on the family medical emergency list. In his lone appearances with the Diamondbacks, Abner gave up five runs over 1.1 innings against Washington on Friday. Clarke was reinstated Sunday, so Abner will move back to Reno to clear the roster spot.

JUNE 7 • 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

Pfaadt optioned to Triple-A; Strowd, Abner joining D-backs The D-backs are shuffling their pitching staff. The club is optioning right-hander Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno and calling up righty Kad...

JUNE 4 • MLB.COM

Recalled from Reno The Diamondbacks recalled Abner from Triple-A Reno on Thursday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Abner will join Kade Strowd on the trip back to the majors to replace Brandon Pfaadt and Taylor Clarke (bereavement) in Arizona's bullpen. Abner gave up two earned runs in 2.1 innings during his lone appearance with the D-backs this season and has pitched to a 5.12 ERA in 19.1 frames during his time in Triple-A, so he shouldn't be expected to receive much more than low-leverage work.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks activate catcher Gabriel Moreno from the 10-day injured list

The Arizona Diamondbacks activated catcher Gabriel Moreno from the 10-day injured list

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A The Diamondbacks optioned Abner to Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Impact Abner yielded two runs over 2.1 innings in Thursday's blowout loss to the Brewers in what was his lone outing with the big club after being recalled earlier this week. He's being sent out in favor of a fresh bullpen arm.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Arizona The Diamondbacks recalled Abner from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.

Impact Abner failed to crack the Diamondbacks' Opening Day roster, but he'll report to the big club prior to Wednesday's game against the Brewers. In nine appearances in Triple-A, Abner has a 4.82 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 7:3 K:BB across 9.1 innings. In a corresponding move, right-hander Andrew Hoffman was optioned to Reno following Tuesday's game against Milwaukee.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Reno Abner was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Sunday, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Abner appeared in nine contests with Arizona during spring training, giving up five runs on eight hits and four walks while striking out 12 batters over 9.2 innings. The nine appearances is tied with fellow relief pitcher Ryan Thompson for the team lead to this point. Abner produced a 4.91 ERA and 2.18 WHIP with five strikeouts over 3.2 innings in five appearances with the Diamondbacks during the 2025 regular season, and he'll now wait for his next shot with the major-league roster.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Corbin Carroll has 4 RBIs and Diamondbacks close in on NL wild card with 9-2 win over Phillies

Corbin Carroll homered and had four RBIs, Eduardo Rodriguez pitched six scoreless innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks moved within a game of the final National League wild-card sp...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Contract selected from Reno The Diamondbacks selected Abner's contract from Triple-A Reno on Thursday.

Impact The 23-year-old Abner opened 2025 in Single-A but has advanced through Arizona's minor-league system quickly and appears set to make his MLB debut in the coming days. The left-hander has a 3.07 ERA and 10.7 K/9 across 58.2 innings of relief in the minors this season. Abner was a sixth-round pick in the 2023 Draft.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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RHP Dennis Santana called up by Arizona, LHP Philip Abner designated for assignment

Buxton hits grand slam in 10-run inning, Twins rout Diamondbacks 16-8

Buxton hits grand slam in Twins' 10-run 5th inning against Diamondbacks

Soroka latest Diamondbacks starting pitcher to hit injured list; Lawlar also sidelined again

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

Diamondbacks activate catcher Gabriel Moreno from the 10-day injured list

Corbin Carroll has 4 RBIs and Diamondbacks close in on NL wild card with 9-2 win over Phillies