Arizona Diamondbacks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Ryne Nelson News / Burn City Sports / February 27

Diamondbacks should turn to Ryne Nelson to open the 2026 season

PHOENIX — Opening Day is about symbolism as much as strategy, setting the tone and expectations for the season ahead. The Arizona Diamondbacks thought they had that moment lined up.

Nolan Arenado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 27

Diamondbacks’ Nolan Arenado delivers bottom line on vetoing Cardinals-Astros trade last winter

The winter has been good for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ultimately, their biggest addition was when they traded for Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 27

The Rising Infield Prospect Diamondbacks Fans Should Know About

He did not finish the 2025 season on the Arizona Diamondbacks' top 30 prospect list, but 22-year-old infielder Jose Fernandez is beginning to turn heads this spring.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 27

D-backs Reportedly Making Major Change to Pitching Strategy

The Arizona Diamondbacks are making another change to their pitching approach, according to a recent report from The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro. Piecoro reported that former All-Star pitcher Dan Haren, who had been Arizona's pitching strategist for nearly a decade is parting with the organization, mutually.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Zac Gallen News / Total Pro Sports / February 27

Zac Gallen Reveals Why He Turned Down Other Offers & Picked The Diamondbacks

Heading into the offseason, Zac Gallen was among the top starting pitchers available in the free agent market after seven seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Randal Grichuk News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 26

Former Diamondbacks Outfielder Signs with Yankees

The Arizona Diamondbacks will not be reuniting with outfielder Randal Grichuk this offseason. Grichuk has signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees with an invite to big league spring training, according to insider Jon Heyman.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 26

Diamondbacks Complete Massive Comeback Win over Royals

SCOTTSDALE -- It felt just like watching a regular season Arizona Diamondbacks game from the past several seasons. It's a shame Cactus League scores do not count.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / February 26

Diamondbacks take cautious route with RHP Brandon Pfaadt and RHP Cristian Mena

SCOTTSDALE — The Arizona Diamondbacks are taking extra precaution with two right-handers as Spring Training progresses, aiming to protect their pitching depth before the regular season begins.

Eduardo Rodriguez News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 26

Why Diamondbacks Fans Should Be Optimistic About Eduardo Rodriguez

On Thursday, a slimmed-down Eduardo Rodriguez took the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks, delivering two scoreless innings. His fastball velocity up well above 93 MPH — a tick and a half above 2025's 92 MPH average.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Merrill Kelly News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 26

4 Possible Return Scenarios For Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly

The Arizona Diamondbacks are dealing with more than their fair share of early injuries already this spring. In addition to missing several key players due to holdover injuries from last year, Corbin Carroll and Merrill Kelly are both dealing with injuries that have put the start of the season in doubt for them.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 26

Young D-backs Pitcher Shut Down With Shoulder Injury

The bad injury news continues to pile up on the Arizona Diamondbacks. On Thursday, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters that right-handed pitching prospect Cristian Mena has been shut down from throwing after "re-aggravating" an injury to his Teres Major (shoulder) suffered in the 2025 season.

Corbin Carroll News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 26

Insider Gives Corbin Carroll Impressive Rank Among Outfielders

Fans of the Arizona Diamondbacks need no reminder of just how elite star outfielder Corbin Carroll is, but he's climbing the national ranks, as well. Arizona's young star was one of the names featured on ESPN insider Buster Olney's top 10 among all corner outfielders.

Torey Lovullo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 25

Torey Lovullo Had Blunt Statement on D-backs' Poor Defense vs Dodgers

The Arizona Diamondbacks played a mistake-filled game on Wednesday at Salt River Fields, losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers by a score of 10-7. The final score is certainly not an accurate marker of everything a major league club is doing, but the D-backs' performance was certainly poor, both on the defensive end and on the mound.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / February 25

Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen prioritizes readiness amid Merrill Kelly injury news

SCOTTSDALE — Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Zac Gallen hasn’t let his focus shift as the club’s Opening Day plans have suddenly changed. News broke Wednesday that Arizona’s projected Opening Day starter, Merrill Kelly, would not be able to take the mound against the Los Angeles Dodgers to begin the season.

Merrill Kelly News / Field Level Media / February 25

Diamondbacks RHP Merrill Kelly to miss opener with nerve issue

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly will miss his scheduled Opening Day start because of an intercostal nerve irritation, the team said on Wednesday.