Arizona Diamondbacks
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2:02 PM - Blake Walston (AZ) placed Walston (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday.
1:57 PM - Cristian Mena (AZ) Diamondbacks placed Mena (shoulder) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday.
1:53 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) Diamondbacks placed Kelly on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to left intercostal nerve irritation.
1:48 PM - Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (AZ) Diamondbacks placed Gurriel (knee) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
1:43 PM - Tyler Locklear (AZ) Diamondbacks placed Locklear (elbow) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
1:41 PM - Adrian Del Castillo (AZ) Diamondbacks placed Del Castillo on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a left calf strain.
1:37 PM - Grant Holman (AZ) Diamondbacks designated Holman for assignment Wednesday.
1:31 PM - Ildemaro Vargas (AZ) Diamondbacks selected Vargas' contract from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.
1:28 PM - Joe Ross (AZ) Diamondbacks selected Ross' contract from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.
1:25 PM - Jonathan Loaisiga (AZ) Diamondbacks selected Loaisiga's contract from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.
8:37 AM - Adrian Del Castillo (AZ) Castillo (calf) is continuing to rehab and has begun running, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.
8:31 AM - Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (AZ) manager Torey Lovullo said Tuesday that Gurriel (knee) will serve as a designated hitter in the minor-league games, Alex Weiner of Sports reports.
8:24 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (back) will start a backfield game at Arizona's training camp Saturday, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.
8:15 AM - Ketel Marte (AZ) was scratched from Tuesday's exhibition game due to lower-leg soreness, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.
7:58 AM - A.J. Puk (AZ) (elbow) has begun throwing bullpen sessions off a mound, MLB.com reports.
7:55 AM - Justin Martinez (AZ) (elbow) is throwing from up to 120 feet on flat ground, MLB.com reports.
2:32 PM - Ketel Marte (AZ) manager Torey Lovullo said that Marte was scratched from Tuesday's exhibition lineup versus the Guardians due to soreness, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
11:56 AM - Adrian Del Castillo (AZ) Castillo (calf) will begin the season on the injured list, MLB.com reports.
8:05 AM - Kevin Ginkel (AZ) will be one of two right-handed relievers that will be counted on to get lefty hitters out, Michael Reynolds of MLB.com reports. Juan Morillo is the other.
7:50 AM - Jordan Lawlar (AZ) started in left field and batted ninth in Monday's spring game against Cleveland. He went 0-for-1 with a walk.
7:42 AM - Corbin Carroll (AZ) started in right field and went 0-for-3 in Monday's spring game against the Guardians.
9:12 AM - Joe Ross (AZ) Diamondbacks informed Ross on Sunday that he'll be included on the Opening Day roster, Nick Piecoro of Arizona Republic reports.
7:14 AM - Tim Tawa (AZ) is expected to be part of the Opening Day roster, after the Diamondbacks reassigned Jacob Amaya to minor-league camp Sunday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
7:06 AM - Ildemaro Vargas (AZ) is expected to be on Arizona's Opening Day roster, after the team reassigned Jacob Amaya to minor-league camp, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
7:00 AM - Jorge Barrosa (AZ) is expected to earn a roster spot after the Diamondbacks reassigned Jacob Amaya to minor-league camp, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
6:50 AM - Gabriel Moreno (AZ) started at catcher and went 3-for-4 with a double and two solo home runs in Sunday's spring game against the Padres.
5:18 PM - Jacob Amaya (AZ) was reassigned to minor-league camp on Sunday, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
5:13 PM - Philip Abner (AZ) was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Sunday, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
9:30 AM - Alek Thomas (AZ) went 1-for-2 with a walk, a home run and three RBI in Saturday's spring game against the Rangers.
9:26 AM - Jonathan Loaisiga (AZ) Diamondbacks informed Loaisiga on Saturday that he's secured a spot on the Opening Day roster, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.
9:04 AM - Ryne Nelson (AZ) allowed four hits and struck out seven over five scoreless innings in Saturday's spring start against Texas.
3:17 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) Diamondbacks will place Kelly (back) on the 15-day injured list to begin the regular season, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.
9:34 AM - Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (AZ) (knee) is not expected to appear in a Cactus League game, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.
9:26 AM - Jorge Barrosa (AZ) is out of minor league options and is likely to claim a spot on the Opening Day roster, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
9:10 AM - Nolan Arenado (AZ) batted fourth and went 1-for-3 with a double and three RBI in Friday's spring game against Milwaukee.
8:55 AM - Ketel Marte (AZ) batted leadoff and went 0-for-3 with a run scored in Friday's spring game against the Brewers.
7:13 PM - Kade Strowd (AZ) Diamondbacks optioned Strowd to Triple-A Reno on Friday, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.
8:09 AM - Pavin Smith (AZ) started at first base and went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Thursday's spring game against the White Sox. He also stole a base.
7:59 AM - Paul Sewald (AZ) manager Torey Lovullo mentioned Sewald as a potential closer candidate Wednesday, Alex Weiner of Sports reports.
7:44 AM - Michael Soroka (AZ) allowed one hit and one walk while striking out eight over five scoreless innings in Thursday's spring start against the White Sox.
4:05 PM - Pavin Smith (AZ) (forearm) will start at first base and bat third in Thursday's Cactus League game against the White Sox.
3:56 PM - Gabriel Moreno (AZ) (forearm) will start as Arizona's designated hitter and bat fifth in Thursday's Cactus League game against the White Sox.
9:22 AM - Corbin Carroll (AZ) started at designated hitter and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a stolen base and two additional runs scored in Wednesday's spring game against the Cubs.
9:16 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (back) allowed two runs on five hits over 2.2 innings in Wednesday's spring start against the Cubs.
9:03 AM - Carlos Santana (AZ) started at first base and went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's spring game against the Cubs.
8:00 AM - Corbin Burnes (AZ) (elbow) threw a bullpen session Monday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
7:49 AM - James McCann (AZ) went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, three RBI and an additional run scored in Monday's game against Cincinnati.
7:42 AM - Ryne Nelson (AZ) allowed one run on four hits and one walk while striking out six over four innings in Monday's spring start against the Reds.
3:35 PM - Gabriel Moreno (AZ) manager Torey Lovullo expressed confidence Monday that Moreno (forearm) will be available for the Diamondbacks' March 26 season opener versus the Dodgers, Jose M. Romero of The Republic reports.
4:59 PM - Thomas Hatch (AZ) Diamondbacks reassigned Hatch to minor-league camp Thursday, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.
4:54 PM - Bryce Jarvis (AZ) Diamondbacks reassigned Jarvis to minor-league camp Thursday, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.
4:51 PM - Shawn Dubin (AZ) Diamondbacks reassigned Dubin to minor-league camp Thursday, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.
4:48 PM - Isaiah Campbell (AZ) Diamondbacks reassigned Campbell to minor-league camp Thursday, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.
3:36 PM - Corbin Carroll (AZ) Torey Lovullo said Sunday that Carroll (hand) is expected to play the outfield in games Wednesday or Thursday, likely in a backfield game, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.
12:25 PM - Zac Gallen (AZ) allowed three runs on seven hits while striking out one over 2.2 innings in Saturday's spring start against the Giants. He also hit a batter.
12:22 PM - Luken Baker (AZ) Diamondbacks reassigned Baker to minor-league camp Sunday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
12:19 PM - John Curtiss (AZ) Diamondbacks reassigned Curtiss to minor-league camp Sunday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
12:15 PM - Drey Jameson (AZ) Diamondbacks optioned Jameson to Triple-A Reno on Sunday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
11:58 AM - Pavin Smith (AZ) (forearm) is expected to be ready to return Wednesday against the Cubs, Bailey Leasure of Arizona Sports reports.
11:52 AM - Corbin Carroll (AZ) batted leadoff and went 1-for-3 in Saturday's spring game against San Francisco.
7:00 PM - Corbin Burnes (AZ) (elbow) tossed 15 pitches during Friday's bullpen session, Nick Piecoro and Jose Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.
3:38 PM - Gabriel Moreno (AZ) Torey Lovullo told reporters Saturday that an MRI on Moreno's right elbow showed inflammation and no structural damage, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
8:03 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) said Friday that he expects to be on the injured list to open the regular season, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
8:36 PM - Pavin Smith (AZ) is dealing with forearm tightness and will be rested for the next couple of days, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.
8:33 PM - Gabriel Moreno (AZ) manager Torey Lovullo told reporters that Moreno was scratched from the lineup for Friday's Cactus League game against the Royals due to forearm tightness, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.
8:55 AM - Jordan Lawlar (AZ) manager Torey Lovullo said Thursday that Lawlar will get looks at corner outfield before spring training is over, Alex Weiner of Sports reports.
8:36 AM - Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (AZ) (knee) could return to game action by mid-April, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
7:27 AM - Ryne Nelson (AZ) allowed three runs one two hits and one walk while striking out four over 3.1 innings in Wednesday's spring start against the Athletics.
7:10 AM - Corbin Carroll (AZ) served as the designated hitter and went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's spring game against the Athletics.
3:34 PM - Zac Gallen (AZ) Diamondbacks have named Gallen their Opening Day starter.
3:30 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (back) will make his Cactus League debut Friday against the Royals, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
3:26 PM - Corbin Carroll (AZ) (hand) will make his Cactus League debut as the Diamondbacks' designated hitter in Wednesday's game versus the Athletics, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
3:39 PM - Corbin Carroll (AZ) manager Torey Lovullo said Monday that Carroll (hand) could make his Cactus League debut as soon as this week, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.
9:31 AM - Geraldo Perdomo (AZ) (illness) will start at shortstop and bat ninth for Team Dominican Republic in Monday's game against Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic.
9:01 AM - Jordan Lawlar (AZ) started in center field and went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's spring game against the Reds.
4:47 PM - Taylor Rashi (AZ) Diamondbacks reassigned Rashi to minor-league camp Sunday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
4:43 PM - Jose Fernandez (AZ) Diamondbacks optioned Fernandez to Triple-A Reno on Sunday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
4:05 PM - Kohl Drake (AZ) Diamondbacks optioned Drake to Triple-A Reno on Sunday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
3:58 PM - Grant Holman (AZ) Diamondbacks optioned Holman to Triple-A Reno on Sunday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
3:54 PM - Juan Burgos (AZ) Diamondbacks optioned Burgos to Triple-A Reno on Sunday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
3:53 PM - Mitch Bratt (AZ) Diamondbacks optioned Bratt to Triple-A Reno on Sunday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
3:51 PM - Brandyn Garcia (AZ) (illness) struck out three batters over two perfect innings in his last two Cactus League appearances Wednesday and Saturday.
3:12 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (back) threw a successful bullpen session Sunday and will throw another one this week before potentially pitching in a Cactus League game, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
11:48 AM - Jose Fernandez (AZ) went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and two RBI in Saturday's spring game against San Francisco.
11:26 AM - Gabriel Moreno (AZ) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's spring game against the Giants.
11:07 AM - Michael Soroka (AZ) allowed one run on four hits and one walk while striking out two over three innings in Team Canada's win over Columbia on Saturday at the World Baseball Classic.
10:25 AM - Geraldo Perdomo (AZ) Dominican Republic manager Nelson Cruz said that Perdomo is on the bench for Sunday's game against Netherlands due to an illness, Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes reports.
2:43 PM - Corbin Carroll (AZ) (hand) took live at-bats Friday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
2:24 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (back) is slated to throw live batting practice Sunday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
9:48 AM - Ryne Nelson (AZ) allowed two runs on three hits and struck out three over 2.2 innings in Thursday's start against the Cubs.
9:22 AM - Adrian Del Castillo (AZ) Castillo (calf) has begun hitting in the cages and catching bullpen sessions, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.
9:17 AM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) (back) threw a bullpen session and said he felt fine afterwards, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.
10:41 AM - Dylan Ray (AZ) Diamondbacks optioned Ray to minor-league camp Thursday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
10:39 AM - Yilber Diaz (AZ) Diamondbacks optioned Diaz to minor-league camp Thursday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
7:55 AM - Tommy Troy (AZ) started at second base and went 3-for-4 in Wednesday's spring game against the Athletics.
7:46 AM - Brandon Pfaadt (AZ) allowed one hit and one walk while striking out one over 2.1 scoreless innings in Wednesday's spring start against the Atheltics.
2:32 PM - Corbin Carroll (AZ) manager Torey Lovullo said Wednesday that Carroll (hand) has progressed from taking swings off a tee and against soft-toss pitching to taking more traditional batting-practice swings, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
2:29 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) manager Torey Lovullo said Wednesday that Kelly (back) will throw a bullpen session Thursday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
2:58 PM - Merrill Kelly (AZ) manager Torey Lovullo said Tuesday that Kelly (back) has extended his throwing distance to 60 feet, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.
1:14 PM - Brandon Pfaadt (AZ) (side) will make his Cactus League debut Wednesday against the Athletics, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
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