The Diamondbacks came up just shy of the postseason. Arizona missed out on the final Wild Card spot via tiebreaker after the Mets and Braves split Monday’s doubleheader to each punch their ticket. In the immediate aftermath of that disappointment, the club’s owner provided a scathing criticism of one of the team’s biggest offseason moves. Owner Ken Kendrick appeared on The … [Read more...] about Kendrick, Hazen Discuss Jordan Montgomery Signing
Diamondbacks Activate Ryne Nelson, Recall Alek Thomas
The D-Backs made a handful of moves on tonight’s off day. Arizona activated Ryne Nelson from the 15-day injured list and recalled outfielder Alek Thomas from Triple-A Reno. The Snakes optioned Yilber Diaz and Blake Walston to open spots on the active roster. Nelson’s return is the biggest development. The right-hander has had a strong second half, working to a 3.39 ERA while … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Activate Ryne Nelson, Recall Alek Thomas
Eugenio Suarez’s Dramatic Resurgence
Three months ago, it was in doubt whether Eugenio Suárez would finish the season with the Diamondbacks. Arizona's offseason acquisition of the veteran third baseman from the Mariners seemed like a bust. Suárez started the season horribly. He hit .241/.310/.357 through the end of April and fell into an even worse slump over the next two months. From the start of May through the … [Read more...] about Eugenio Suarez’s Dramatic Resurgence
Diamondbacks Outright Luis Guillorme
The Diamondbacks sent infielder Luis Guillorme outright to Triple-A Reno, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Arizona designated the defensive specialist for assignment last week when Lourdes Gurriel Jr. returned from the injured list. Arizona signed Guillorme to a big league deal a month ago. He appeared in 18 games with the Diamondbacks and logged 47 trips to the plate. … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Outright Luis Guillorme
Diamondbacks Notes: Kelly, Nelson
The Diamondbacks suffered an injury scare during their game against the Brewers this evening when right-hander Merrill Kelly walked off the mound after five innings due to what Arizona brass later indicated was a bout of cramping in his right calf. As noted by Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic, that’s the second time in three starts that Kelly has exited early due to a … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Notes: Kelly, Nelson