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Ryan Waldschmidt Could Be Catalyst of Another D-backs-Mariners Trade The Arizona Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners are very familiar with each other this time of year. With the August 3 Trade Deadline approach...

5 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Exiting starting lineup Waldschmidt is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Pittsburgh.

Impact Waldschmidt started the first two games of the series, going 3-for-7 with one run scored, but will exit the lineup for Wednesday's finale. Jorge Barrosa will get a start in center field for the Diamondbacks.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Heading to bench for series finale Waldschmidt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Waldschmidt will take a seat for the second time in the series while Arizona goes with a starting outfield of Max Kepler, Tim Tawa and Corbin Carroll from left to right. Since being recalled from Triple-A Reno on July 9, Waldschmidt has handled a near-everyday role and has produced a .250/.259/.417 slash line with one home run, one stolen base, four RBI and four runs in eight games.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Riding the pine Friday Waldschmidt is out of the lineup for Arizona's matchup against the Nationals on Friday.

Impact After going 0-for-3 with a strikeout against the Cardinals on Thursday, Waldschmidt will have the day off for the second time in the last four games. Tim Tawa will take over in center field and bat ninth for Arizona.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first career homer Waldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 15-5 win over the Athletics.

Impact Waldschmidt launched his first career home run in the fifth inning before adding a sacrifice fly in the sixth. The 23-year-old has now hit safely in four straight games and has gone 5-for-19 with two extra-base hits, four RBI, three runs scored and a steal across six games since rejoining the Diamondbacks on July 10. Through 144 major-league plate appearances overall, he's slashing .260/.308/.374 with 12 extra-base hits, 12 RBI, 14 runs scored and six steals.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

What Ryan Waldschmidt Said After Hitting First MLB Home Run On Wednesday afternoon, Arizona Diamondbacks rookie outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt collected his first major league home run against the Athlet...

JULY 22 • SI.COM

Diamondbacks set season high for runs in 15-5 rout of Athletics

James McCann hit his 100th major league home run and Ryan Waldschmidt hit his first as part of a seven-run fifth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Athletics 15-5

JULY 22 • Associated Press

Ryan Waldschmidt's First Career Homer Is A Massive Step Forward It took Arizona Diamondbacks rookie Ryan Waldschmidt 39 major league games and 142 plate appearances, but on Wednesday afternoon against the...

JULY 22 • SI.COM

Taking seat Tuesday Waldschmidt is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Waldschmidt started the previous three games and will hit the bench Tuesday after going 3-for-11 with a double, two runs and six strikeouts. Jorge Barrosa will take over in center field and bat ninth versus Athletics righty Jack Perkins.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

RBI, steal in win Waldschmidt went 0-for-2 with a walk, an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Waldschmidt returned to action after missing Saturday's game with a hand injury he sustained Friday when he was hit by a pitch. He's started in center field twice in the four games since his call-up last Thursday. Tommy Troy (shoulder) was getting regular run there, but he's batted just .184 (7-for-38) over the last two weeks, opening an opportunity for Waldschmidt.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks overcome Ohtani's 22nd homer, beat sloppy Dodgers 5-3 for 3-game sweep

Ildemaro Vargas had two hits, including a go-ahead single in the sixth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks overcame Shohei Ohtani’s 22nd home run in a 5-3 victory over the sloppy...

JULY 12 • Associated Press

Good to go Sunday Waldschmidt (hand) is starting in center field and batting ninth Sunday against the Dodgers.

Impact The 23-year-old is back in the lineup as expected Sunday after being hit by a pitch Friday and sitting out Saturday's contest. Waldschmidt was called up from Triple-A Reno on Thursday after spending a nearly a month in the minors. In his first taste of the majors this season, Waldschmidt has a .254/.309/.351 slash line with nine doubles, a triple, five steals, eight RBI and 11 runs in 34 games.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Sunday Waldschmidt (hand) is slated to start in center field Sunday against the Dodgers, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Waldschmidt was removed from Friday's matchup after being hit on his right hand by a pitch, but it appears he's dodged a serious injury. Tommy Troy started in center field Saturday but exited early with a shoulder issue, so Waldschmidt's quick return will be a boost to the Diamondbacks' lineup. Waldschmidt is slashing .254/.309/.351 with no homers, nine doubles, a triple, 11 runs, eight RBI and five stolen bases through 34 contests so far in his rookie campaign.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks shake off Ohtani's leadoff homer to rout the Dodgers 9-3

Eduardo Rodríguez shook off Shohei Ohtani’s leadoff homer to throw six solid innings, Tim Tawa homered and drove in four runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodg...

JULY 11 • Associated Press

Ryan Waldschmidt Exits Diamondbacks-Dodgers With Injury Arizona Diamondbacks top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt did not make it a full game in to his return to the major leagues before he had to exit w...

JULY 11 • SI.COM

Exits with injury Waldschmidt was removed from Friday's game against the Dodgers with an apparent hand injury, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Waldschmidt took a 99.6-mph sinker off his right hand while attempting to lay down a bunt in the sixth inning and was pulled from the game immediately afterward. The D-backs will presumably send him in for X-rays to determine whether he suffered a fracture, and an update on his status should come in the near future.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs' Latest Roster Move Paves the Way for Top Prospect Ryan Waldschmidt The Arizona Diamondbacks' No. 1 prospect, outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt, is reportedly set to make his return to the big leagues. Waldschmidt,...

JULY 10 • SI.COM

Called up from Reno The Diamondbacks recalled Waldschmidt from Triple-A Reno, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Waldschmidt will make his return to the big leagues after being optioned on June 15. In his last 15 games in Triple-A, the 23-year-old slugged just .192/.250/.269 with no homers and just one RBI. With Jordan Lawlar (hamstring) on the 10-day IL and likely facing a 4-6 week absence, Waldschmidt will see a ton of action in center field. In order to make room on the active roster for Waldschmidt, Arizona DFA'd Pavin Smith.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Waldschmidt crushes homer in first game back at Triple-A A home run eluded Ryan Waldschmidt in his first taste of the big leagues over the past month or so. But in his first game back at Triple-A,...

JUNE 18 • MLB.COM

Adjustments needed The Diamondbacks want Waldschmidt to work on hitting breaking stuff in the minors, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

Impact Waldschmidt initially handled MLB pitching with aplomb, but the league adjusted with heavy doses of spin and the strikeouts piled up. The prospect carried a 56.2 Whiff rate against breaking balls and a 32.8 percent overall strikeout rate back to Triple-A Reno. "The league made a little adjustment, started spinning a lot of pitches, making it tougher for him at a level of which he's never seen," Diamondbacks hitting coach Joe Mather told Arizona Sports. In addition to learning to hit breaking stuff, manager Torey Lovullo wants Waldschmidt to improve at controlling counts and not swing at pitcher's pitches.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Why the Diamondbacks Made Surprise Decision to Option Ryan Waldschmidt When the Arizona Diamondbacks made the tough decision to send No. 1 prospect Ryan Waldschmidt back down to Triple-A Reno, manager Torey Lovu...

JUNE 15 • SI.COM

Officially optioned back to minors The Diamondbacks optioned Waldschmidt to Triple-A Reno on Monday.

Impact With Jordan Lawlar returning last week and Lourdes Gurriel (hamstring) being activated Monday, the Diamondbacks' outfield suddenly got crowded, pushing Waldschmidt back to the minors. The rookie has managed just a .180/.231/.262 batting line and 36.9 percent strikeout rate across his last 17 contests.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs to Demote Top Prospect Ryan Waldschmidt as Veteran Outfielder Returns The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly set to send top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt back down to the minors. Waldschmidt, the Diamondbacks' No...

JUNE 15 • SI.COM

Appears headed back to Triple-A The Diamondbacks are expected to option Waldschmidt to Triple-A Reno prior to Monday's game against the Angels, GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact With Jordan Lawlar recently coming back from the 60-day IL and Lourdes Gurriel (hamstring) on track to return from the 10-day IL this week, Waldschmidt looks like he'll be caught up in a numbers game in the Arizona outfield. Regarded as one of the top prospects in Arizona's system, Waldschmidt submitted an .881 OPS in his first 16 games in the majors following his May 8 promotion, but he's slashed just .180/.231/.262 with a 4.6 percent walk rate and 36.9 percent strikeout rate in his 17 games since. The impending assignment to Reno should enable Waldschmidt to get a mental reset, and if he's able to resume raking in the Pacific Coast League, he may not have to wait long before earning another call-up.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks Will Send Ryan Waldschmidt Back to AAA in Surprise Move The Arizona Diamondbacks are making an intriguing roster decision. According to a new report from The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro, the D...

JUNE 15 • SI.COM

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