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Won't return in 2025 Locklear (elbow) will miss the remainder of the season, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.

Impact Left elbow inflammation sent Locklear to the injured list Monday, and it seems the Diamondbacks have already decided to keep him shut down for the rest of the season. The 24-year-old first baseman is slated for further imaging to determine the extent of his injury, and there's a chance he may go under the knife to address the issue. He'll finish 2025 with a .175/.267/.262 slash line through 116 MLB plate appearances alongside three home runs, six RBI, 11 runs scored and three stolen bases. With Locklear sidelined, Ildemaro Vargas is the favorite to take over as Arizona's first baseman for the rest of the year.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 10-day IL Locklear was placed on the 10-day injured list with left elbow inflammation Monday.

Impact Locklear was set to be absent from the lineup Monday against the Giants, and it is now understood to be the result of a left elbow issue. The first baseman will now be sidelined until at least Sept. 19, and it's possible that he is going to be forced to miss the rest of the season. In a corresponding move, infielder Tim Tawa was called up from Triple-A Reno on Monday.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Locklear is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Giants.

Impact Locklear had made 10 straight starts at first base after Pavin Smith (quadriceps) was lost for the season, but he's just 5-for-33 with 14 strikeouts over that stretch. Ildemaro Vargas will handle first base for the Diamondbacks in Monday's series opener.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cora gets 600th win with Red Sox, Sogard hits 2-run double in 9th of 7-4 win over Diamondbacks

Pinch-hitter Nick Sogard lined a late tiebreaking, two-run double, Aroldis Chapman extended his hitless streak to 17 appearances by striking out four in the ninth inning and Alex C...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Homers in extra-inning loss Locklear went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 7-5 extra-inning loss to the Rangers.

Impact Locklear hit his third homer of the year in the second inning. His last long ball also came against Texas on Aug. 11. The first baseman's blast snapped an 0-for-20 skid over his previous seven games. Despite those struggles, he's set to start a majority of the time at first base following Pavin Smith's season-ending quad injury. Locklear is batting just .163 with six RBI, nine runs scored and two stolen bases over 97 plate appearances, so he still has plenty of work to do to prove himself in the majors.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

More playing time coming Locklear started at first base and went 0-for-4 in Friday's 3-0 win over the Dodgers.

Impact The news that Pavin Smith (quadriceps) landed on the 10-day injured list Friday opens the door for Locklear to see more playing time. The righty-hitting first baseman was in Friday's starting nine against a left-hander (Blake Snell), which is normal, and manager Torey Lovullo told Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports that Locklear's role will expand to face certain right-handers as well. Utility infielder Ildemaro Vargas, a switch hitter, may also play against righties.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gallen and Alexander lead Diamondbacks to 3-0 win over offense-starved Dodgers

Zac Gallen allowed only two hits over six innings, Blaze Alexander hit a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Los Angeles 3-0 on Friday night to end the Dodgers’ four-ga...

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Records two RBI in win Locklear went 0-for-3, was hit by a pitch and had ]two RBI in Thursday's 6-4 win over Milwaukee.

Impact Locklear came to the plate twice with the bases loaded and managed to get a run in. He was hit by a pitch in the second inning and then plated a run on fielder's choice in the third. The right-handed hitting Locklear got the start at first base against against a lefty (Jose Quintana) in the first game for Arizona without Pavin Smith, who flew back to Phoenix to undergo imaging on a quadriceps injury. He's could see regular opportunities while Smith is unavailable, although a .528 OPS over 22 games since joining the Diamondbacks leaves Locklear vulnerable.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks rough up José Quintana and Brewers for 6-4 win

The Arizona Diamondbacks roughed up Milwaukee starter José Quintana for six early runs and got an effective start from Nabil Crismatt in a 6-4 win over the Brewers, earning a split...

AUGUST 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Poised to regain regular role Locklear is expected to take over as the Diamondbacks' primary first baseman with Pavin Smith (quadriceps) likely to be placed on the injured list following Thursday's game against...

Impact Since being acquired from the Mariners at the trade deadline, Locklear has gotten off to a listless start to his time with the Diamondbacks, slashing just .186/.269/.271 with two home runs and a 37.2 percent strikeout rate over 21 games. The right-handed-hitting Locklear had moved into the short side of a platoon at first base after Smith moved past an oblique injury and was activated from the IL on Aug. 18, but the latter player will end up returning to the IL less than two weeks later due to a new injury. The Diamondbacks don't have an obvious option to use in a platoon with Locklear while Smith is out, so Locklear should have the opportunity to play fairly regularly against right-handers.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Poised to regain regular role Locklear is expected to take over as the Diamondbacks' primary first baseman due to Pavin Smith's (quadriceps) likely placement on the injured list following Thursday's game agains...

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Isaac Collins' sacrifice fly lifts Brewers past Diamondbacks 9-8 after blowing 6-run lead

Isaac Collins hit a bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to bring home the winning run, and the Milwaukee Brewers recovered after blowing a six-run lead to beat the Arizo...

AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Out again in favor of Smith Locklear is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Locklear has now been on the bench for two straight games versus right-handers since Pavin Smith returned from the injured list. While the 24-year-old should operate as more than a short-side platoon bat, it's clear that Smith will put a significant dent in Locklear's playing time.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rocchio hits a 2-run homer and the Guardians hold on in the 9th to beat the Diamondbacks 3-1

Brayan Rocchio hit a two-run homer and rookie C

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Out of Monday's lineup Locklear is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Pavin Smith is starting at first base in his first game back from the injured list. Locklear had started each of the previous 16 contests and should still function as the team's primary first baseman down the stretch, but Smith could eat into his playing time somewhat.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Monday's lineup Locklear is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in loss Locklear went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Rangers.

Impact Locklear gave the Diamondbacks an early lead with his second home run since being traded to Arizona. He's operated as the primary first baseman after Josh Naylor was traded and Pavin Smith (oblique) landed on the 10-day injured list. Smith begins a rehab assignment Tuesday and could return for a homestand beginning next Monday. A lefty-righty platoon between Smith and Locklear is a possibility, but the organization may opt to give the younger Locklear the at-bats as Arizona plays out the string. Locklear has a .653 OPS with a 34.9 strikeout percentage over 43 plate appearances.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Burger hits RBI single in 10th as Rangers end 4-game skid with win over Diamondbacks

Jake Burger hit a pinch-hit RBI single in the 10th inning and the Texas Rangers ended their four-game losing streak with a 7-6 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks

AUGUST 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Evoaldi's impressive streak for Rangers ends by giving up 3 homers and 5 runs before Texas rallies

Nathan Eovaldi’s impressive streak for the Texas Rangers ended with a dud, but without a decision

AUGUST 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Alexander has 4 RBIs, Carroll hits 2-run HR, Diamondbacks beat Rockies 6-1

Blaze Alexander hits a homer and drives in four runs as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 6-1 on Friday night

AUGUST 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks' Tyler Locklear on hitting a home run in his first game at Chase Field Diamondbacks first baseman Tyler Locklear spoke about how it felt to hit a home run in his first game at Chase Field on Aug. 4, 2025.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Brandon Pfaadt wins 11th as D-backs take down Padres Tyler Locklear and Alek Thomas homered, Brandon Pfaadt tied a career high with his 11th victory, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San D...

AUGUST 5, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Swats homer in win Locklear went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-2 win over the Padres.

Impact Locklear has started four straight games at first base for Arizona since he was acquired from Seattle in the Eugenio Suarez deal last week. The Diamondbacks' sell-off at the deadline suggests a pivot toward evaluating for 2026, and getting a prospect like Locklear some significant playing time is a factor in that. In addition to his homer, he's added a stolen base and a 2:5 BB:K in his time with Arizona so far. He may face a challenge for playing time once Pavin Smith (oblique) returns from the injured list.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Carroll and Gurriel drive in 2 runs each, Diamondbacks beat Padres 6-2

Corbin Carroll and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. each drove in two runs, Brandon Pfaadt pitched into the sixth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 6-2

AUGUST 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Blaze Alexander homers as the Diamondbacks beat the Athletics 6-4

Blaze Alexander homered to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Athletics 6-4

AUGUST 3, 2025 • Associated Press

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