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Gallen Seeking Second Opinions as Injury Evaluation Continues

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InjuryARIJul 17, 7:12 AM EDT

Gallen Seeking Second Opinions as Injury Evaluation Continues

Arizona manager Lovullo confirmed Gallen is awaiting additional doctor opinions, a sign the injury situation may be more serious than initially disclosed.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo confirmed that Zac Gallen is still being evaluated and is seeking second opinions from additional doctors. The team is withholding further updates until the process is complete. Second opinions in baseball often signal a more serious underlying injury. While Tommy John surgery has not been confirmed, the possibility has not been ruled out.

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Tommy Troy Lands on IL with Shoulder Sprain

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RosterARIJul 15, 11:25 PM EDT

Tommy Troy Lands on IL with Shoulder Sprain

Arizona's rookie outfielder is sidelined at least six games into the second half after an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder.

The Diamondbacks placed Tommy Troy on the 10-day injured list with an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, backdated to July 12. His last appearance was Saturday, meaning he will miss at least the first six games of the second half. Arizona has not yet announced a corresponding roster move, expected Friday ahead of a series vs. St. Louis. Troy had been filling a regular outfield role with Jordan Lawlar also on the IL.

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Pavin Smith Outrighted to Triple-A After Clearing Waivers

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RosterARIJul 15, 6:51 PM EDT

Pavin Smith Outrighted to Triple-A After Clearing Waivers

Arizona's outright assignment of Pavin Smith to Reno is now official, removing the first baseman from the 40-man roster.

The Diamondbacks officially outrighted first baseman Pavin Smith to Triple-A Reno after he cleared waivers following a DFA last week. Smith has the right to elect free agency but would forfeit roughly $900K in remaining 2025 salary by doing so, making it unlikely he exercises that option. A 2017 seventh-overall pick, Smith never fully established himself at the MLB level with Arizona. His removal clears a 40-man roster spot for the Diamondbacks.

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Gallen Lands on IL With Elbow Inflammation

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InjuryARIJul 13, 11:48 AM EDT

Gallen Lands on IL With Elbow Inflammation

The Diamondbacks ace is shut down with right elbow inflammation after a prolonged stretch of poor performance dating back to late May.

Arizona placed starter Zac Gallen on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation, a move announced the same day he was scheduled to start. Manager Torey Lovullo indicated Gallen reported feeling something, prompting an examination. Gallen has posted a 8.24 ERA over his last eight starts and owns a 6.34 ERA on the season. A recovery timeline will be established during the All-Star break.

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Phillies Eyeing Diamondbacks OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

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TradeARIJul 12, 6:51 PM EDT

Phillies Eyeing Diamondbacks OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

Philadelphia is exploring outfield additions and Gurriel has emerged as a candidate, though his poor 2026 production complicates any deal.

The Phillies are looking for outfield help and have identified Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. as a potential trade target. Gurriel's right-handed bat would add lineup balance, but he is slashing just .216/.265/.299 with a 55 wRC+ over 181 plate appearances in 2026. A trade would also require Brandon Marsh to shift to right field, a defensive downgrade given his weak arm. The report comes from USA Today's Bob Nightengale and is not yet confirmed as an advanced negotiation.

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Zac Gallen Lands on 15-Day IL With Right Elbow Inflammation

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InjuryARIJul 12, 1:35 PM EDT

Zac Gallen Lands on 15-Day IL With Right Elbow Inflammation

The Diamondbacks officially placed their struggling starter on the injured list, ending his next scheduled start and potentially more.

Arizona placed Zac Gallen on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation, retroactive to July 9th. He had already been scratched from his Sunday start before the IL move was confirmed. Gallen has struggled significantly this season, posting a 6.34 ERA and 6.49 xERA across 19 starts with a career-low 13.9% strikeout rate. Lefty Mitch Bratt was recalled to fill his roster spot and take his Sunday start.

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Gallen Bottoms Out: Dead Last in ERA and xERA Among Qualified Starters

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NewsARIJul 11, 7:51 PM EDT

Gallen Bottoms Out: Dead Last in ERA and xERA Among Qualified Starters

The D-backs ace has collapsed since late April, surrendering 59 earned runs in 69.1 innings over his last 13 outings.

Zac Gallen entered Sunday's start ranked last among 61 qualified pitchers in both ERA (6.34) and xERA (6.53). After a solid 3.14 ERA through April, he has been historically bad since May, allowing 63 runs in 69.1 innings for a 7.66 ERA. His xERA of 7.11 over that stretch suggests the struggles are not purely bad luck. He faces the Dodgers in the final game before the All-Star break.

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D-Backs DFA Pavin Smith, Call Up Ryan Waldschmidt

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RosterARIJul 10, 4:40 PM EDT

D-Backs DFA Pavin Smith, Call Up Ryan Waldschmidt

Arizona officially designated first baseman Pavin Smith for assignment and recalled outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt from Triple-A Reno.

The Diamondbacks have officially designated first baseman Pavin Smith for assignment, ending what may be a near-decade tenure with the organization after being drafted 7th overall in 2017. Rookie outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt has been recalled from Triple-A Reno to fill his roster spot. Smith never built on his promising 2021 debut or a nine-homer stretch in 2024, and the move signals Arizona is moving on from the left-handed bat.

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RosterARIJul 10, 12:52 AM EDT

D-Backs DFA Pavin Smith, Recall Rookie Ryan Waldschmidt

Arizona is parting ways with 2017 seventh-overall pick Pavin Smith, opening a roster spot for outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt.

The Diamondbacks are designating first baseman Pavin Smith for assignment, per beat reporter Nick Piecoro. Rookie outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt will be called up from Triple-A Reno to fill the active roster spot. Smith, a 2017 first-round pick, never built on a promising 2024 stretch and saw his strikeout rate spike in 2025. The move likely ends his nearly decade-long tenure in the Arizona organization.

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InjuryARIJul 6, 3:38 PM EDT

E-Rod Skipping Diamondbacks-Padres Series

Arizona's Eduardo Rodriguez is unavailable for the 4-game set at San Diego, leaving the rotation in flux.

A series preview article notes that Eduardo Rodriguez, described as the Diamondbacks' best pitcher, will not take the mound during the 4-game series against the Padres. No specific reason is given, but his absence is flagged as a significant concern for Arizona. The source appears to be a fan or unofficial preview rather than a beat reporter, limiting confidence in the signal. The series is set at Petco Park in San Diego.

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Jordan Early Lands on IL With Elbow Inflammation

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InjuryARIJul 2, 1:38 PM EDT

Jordan Early Lands on IL With Elbow Inflammation

The White Sox starter's elbow issue is not expected to be a short-term absence, clearing the way for Patrick Sandoval to enter the rotation.

Jordan Early has been placed on the IL with elbow inflammation, and the expectation is that his absence will not be brief. Patrick Sandoval is the likely replacement in the White Sox rotation. A six-man rotation is not currently under consideration. Sandoval could potentially be traded at the deadline before Early returns.

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InjuryARIJul 2, 1:38 PM EDT

Jordan Early Lands on IL With Elbow Inflammation

The White Sox starter's elbow issue is not expected to be a short-term absence, clearing the way for Patrick Sandoval to enter the rotation.

Jordan Early has been placed on the IL with elbow inflammation, ending his rotation spot in the near term. Patrick Sandoval is the leading candidate to take his place in the White Sox starting rotation. The injury is not expected to be brief, and Early's return timeline remains uncertain. Sandoval himself could be dealt at the trade deadline before Early is healthy enough to return.

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InjuryARIJul 2, 1:38 PM EDT

Jordan Early Lands on IL With Elbow Inflammation

The White Sox starter's elbow issue is not expected to be a short-term absence, clearing the way for Patrick Sandoval to enter the rotation.

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NewsARIJul 2, 1:54 AM EDT

Zac Gallen Struggling in 2026 with 6.15 ERA for Diamondbacks

Gallen has been a liability in the Arizona rotation, posting a 6.15 ERA and 1.575 WHIP while the team goes 6-11 in his starts.

Zac Gallen has been one of the weaker starters in the NL this season, posting a 6.15 ERA and 1.575 WHIP through his 2026 outings. Arizona has gone just 6-11 in games he has started. The Giants defeated the Diamondbacks 6-4 in the game referenced, ending a losing skid. Gallen was pulled during the sixth inning of that contest.

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RosterARIJun 30, 1:14 AM EDT

Pfaadt Recalled to Start for Arizona vs. Giants

Brandon Pfaadt returns from Triple-A to slot back into the D-Backs rotation, with a pitcher to be optioned to clear roster space.

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo confirmed Pfaadt will be recalled to start the next game against San Francisco. Pfaadt began the season in the rotation but struggled early and was moved to the bullpen when Merrill Kelly returned from the IL. He was later optioned to Triple-A to rebuild as a starter. His return comes after both Michael Soroka and Ryne Nelson went down with injuries.

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RosterARIJun 26, 11:32 PM EDT

D-Backs Cut Carlos Santana, Making Veteran 1B a Free Agent

Arizona released Santana after his DFA, ending a disappointing stint that included an adductor strain and a .083 average in rehab.

The Diamondbacks released Carlos Santana following his designation for assignment earlier in the week. Santana signed a $2MM deal before Spring Training to fill a platoon role at first base but played only eight games before suffering an adductor strain on April 5. He spent over two months on the IL and hit just .083 in 10 rehab games with Triple-A Reno. The 40-year-old is now free to sign with any club.

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