The Diamondbacks recalled right-hander Cristian Mena to start tonight’s game with the Dodgers. Arizona optioned reliever Gavin Hollowell to Triple-A Reno to create an active roster spot. Mena is already on the 40-man roster. The White Sox selected his contract before last winter’s Rule 5 draft. Chicago traded Mena, one of their more talented pitching prospects, to take a flier … [Read more...] about D-Backs Recall Cristian Mena For MLB Debut
Diamondbacks Place Jordan Montgomery On Injured List
The D-Backs shook a few things up in advance of their series with the Dodgers. Arizona reinstated catcher Gabriel Moreno from the 10-day injured list and designated backup Tucker Barnhart for assignment. (Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reported those forthcoming moves over the weekend.) The Snakes placed starter Jordan Montgomery on the 15-day injured list, retroactive … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Place Jordan Montgomery On Injured List
Mike Hazen Discusses D-Backs’ Deadline
The majority of the National League is tightly bunched in the middle of the standings. The defending pennant winners are right among that group, carrying a 41-43 record that has them two and a half games back of the Cardinals for the final Wild Card spot. The Mets are a half-game ahead of Arizona as the NL’s top non-playoff team, while another five clubs sit fewer than three … [Read more...] about Mike Hazen Discusses D-Backs’ Deadline
Diamondbacks To Designate Tucker Barnhart For Assignment
The Diamondbacks are designating catcher Tucker Barnhart for assignment, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Piecoro indicates that the move will clear space on the club’s roster for Gabriel Moreno to be activated from the injured list prior to the club’s next game against the Dodgers on Tuesday. Barnhart, 33, made Arizona’s Opening Day roster as the primary … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks To Designate Tucker Barnhart For Assignment
Diamondbacks Reinstate Zac Gallen From 15-Day Injured List
As expected, the Diamondbacks reinstated Zac Gallen from the 15-day injured list today, as Gallen prepares to start Arizona’s game against the Athletics. Left-hander Brandon Hughes was optioned to Triple-A yesterday to open up a roster spot for Gallen’s return. Gallen suffered a right hamstring strain just six pitches into a start on May 30, so he’ll now return to action after … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Reinstate Zac Gallen From 15-Day Injured List