Lawlar Nearing IL Return for Arizona
The Diamondbacks shortstop prospect is on track for activation as soon as next week, per lineup report.

Jordan Lawlar has been on the injured list but is reportedly close to returning. The Diamondbacks could activate him as early as next week. His return would affect the team's infield alignment and lineup construction.
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Justin Martinez Nearing ARI Return After Rehab Outing
The Diamondbacks reliever posted elite velocity in his first rehab appearance and is expected to resume closing duties before season's end.

Justin Martinez Nearing ARI Return After Rehab Outing
The Diamondbacks reliever posted elite velocity in his first rehab appearance and is expected to close games before season's end.

D-backs Bid Farewell to Paul in Official Club Post
The Diamondbacks' official account posted a goodbye tribute to a player named Paul, signaling a roster departure of some kind.

Merrill Kelly's velocity dips amid lingering cramp concerns
Kelly was noticeably off against Colorado, and the article ties his diminished stuff to cramps he experienced in his previous outing.

Three-Way Tie for Final Two NL Wild Card Spots
Arizona and Philadelphia both lost, reshuffling the NL Wild Card race into a three-team deadlock for two remaining playoff berths.

D-backs Hold Massive Schedule Edge With 9 Games Left vs Bottom Feeders
Arizona is 14-3 against Colorado and San Francisco this season and still has 9 games left against a duo that is a combined 48 games under .500.
