Ryan Waldschmidt Exits Diamondbacks-Dodgers With Injury

May 8, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt against the New York Mets at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Ryan Waldschmidt Exits Diamondbacks-Dodgers With Injury

Originally posted on Arizona Diamondbacks on SI
By Alex D'Agostino | Last updated Jul 11, 2026 12:02 AM ET

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Arizona Diamondbacks top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt did not make it a full game in to his return to the major leagues before he had to exit with a potential injury.

Waldschmidt, who was in the midst of his third at-bat since his recall from the minors earlier in the day, squared to bunt in the top of the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Arizona led 6-2 at the time.

The pitch from Dodgers righty Edgardo Henriquez — which was a 99.6 MPH fastball — appeared to catch him almost directly on the hand he extended outward on the barrel of the bat.

It was not a lengthy conversation with Diamondbacks trainer Max Esposito; a frustrated-looking Waldschmidt quickly exited the game and was replaced by outfielder Jorge Barrosa. Barrosa also took over in center field.

Diamondbacks' Ryan Waldschmidt leaves after hit-by-pitch

Waldschmidt was brought up on Friday for the second time this season, as the corresponding move to the DFA of long-tenured first baseman Pavin Smith. Waldschmidt displayed potential in his first stint in the big leagues, but saw his OPS drop to .671 after MLB pitching began to adjust to him.

In Friday night's matchup with Los Angeles, in which Waldschmidt was given the center field start, he had gone 0-for-2 with a pair of strikeouts.

As of this writing, there has been no official update as to Waldschmidt's status. He did not look particularly encouraged as he left the field. Diamondbacks On SI will continue to report the latest on Waldschmidt's status as new information continues to roll out.

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