Arizona Diamondbacks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Injury Added to Insult for D-backs as Pitcher Leaves with Trainer

The Arizona Diamondbacks lost a game to the Washington Nationals 14-1 on Friday night. They may have lost a promising young reliever in the process. Kade Strowd, making his season debut for the D-backs, came on to pitch the in the seventh inning in relief of Phillip Abner.

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Merrill Kelly Shelling by Nationals Latest Concern for D-backs

The Arizona Diamondbacks went into the 2025-26 offseason looking to rebuild their rotation. With ace Corbin Burnes having had Tommy John Surgery and two mainstays in Merrill Kelly and Zac Gallen becoming free agents, there were over 90 starts to fill.

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Another Diamondbacks prospect gets the call, Arizona promotes LuJames Groover

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to lean on youth as they make roster moves ahead of their next series against the Washington Nationals. The club announced it is promoting top infield prospect LuJames Groover from Triple-A Reno while optioning infielder Jose Fernandez and designating right-handed pitcher Taylor Rashi for assignment.

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LuJames Groover Won't Have to Wait For His Diamondbacks Debut

The Arizona Diamondbacks, fresh off a massive series split with the vaunted Los Angeles Dodgers, will begin a three-game series with the Washington Nationals at Chase Field.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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Why The Diamondbacks Made Surprise Decision to Option Jose Fernandez

The Arizona Diamondbacks made a bit of a surprising roster move on Friday afternoon, calling up infield prospect LuJames Groover from Triple-A Reno. The corresponding 26-man roster move, however, was to option infielder Jose Fernandez, who's been up with the big league club since nearly the very beginning of the 2026 season.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

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Diamondbacks Call Up Yet Another Top 10 Prospect in 3-Player Move

The Arizona Diamondbacks are turning to another one of their young hitters. On Friday, the Diamondbacks selected the contract of infielder and No. 10 prospect LuJames Groover from Triple-A Reno.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5

Diamondbacks Select LuJames Groover

The Diamondbacks announced that they have selected the contract of infielder LuJames Groover. Fellow infielder José Fernández has been optioned to Triple-A Reno in a corresponding active roster move.

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Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte gets candid after walk-off homer vs. Dodgers

The Arizona Diamondbacks claimed a 3-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, thanks to Ketel Marte’s ninth-inning walk-off home run at Chase Field.

Ildemaro Vargas News / Burn City Sports / June 5

D-Backs get encouraging update on Ildemaro Vargas after frightening collision

PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas was able to avoid serious injury after a scary collision with Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy during Thursday’s game.

Shohei Ohtani News / Total Pro Sports / June 5

Arizona Diamondbacks Make $10,000 Out Of Shohei Ohtani’s Visit To Chase Field

Shohei Ohtani is not only the best player in the MLB but also the most popular player in the league by a wide margin. The Los Angeles Dodgers icon transcends the game, making him one of the most marketable athletes in world sports.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Thomas Hatch News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5

Diamondbacks Release Thomas Hatch

The Diamondbacks have released right-hander Thomas Hatch, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. It’s possible he had an opt-out in his deal, as the start of June is a common time for such contract provisions.

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Breaking Down the Diamondbacks' 5 Potential Trade Options

The Arizona Diamondbacks are a long way from determining whether they'll be buying or selling at the 2026 Trade Deadline, but some names are already being floated out there.