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ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The months leading up to Andrew Hoffmann’s debut Triple-A Lehigh Valley were filled with uncertainty as the right-handed pitcher battled

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 21

2 DFA'd Diamondbacks Pitchers Find New Homes With Phillies and Giants

Two members of the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2026 bullpen will be moving on to new organizations. According to their respective transaction logs, two pitchers whom the Diamondbacks elected to designate for assignment in the past week have been claimed off waivers.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Philadelphia Phillies Poach Former Atlanta Braves Pitcher

The Philadelphia Phillies added bullpen depth on Thursday by claiming right-hander Andrew Hoffmann off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 26-year-old was immediately optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

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Phillies Acquire 26-Year-Old Pitcher in Post-Deadline Move

The Philadelphia Phillies claimed right-handed pitcher Andrew Hoffmann off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, adding depth to their pitching staff ahead of a weekend series against the St.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 20

Phillies claim Diamondbacks pitcher off waivers with latest roster move

The Arizona Diamondbacks recently optioned one of their young pitchers. However, that player will now instead go to the Philadelphia Phillies after the front office claimed him off waivers.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20

Phillies Claim Andrew Hoffmann

The Phillies announced that they have claimed right-hander Andrew Hoffmann off waivers from the Diamondbacks and optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Viral Sports News / August 17

Diamondbacks Part Ways With Disappointing Pitcher

The Arizona Diamondbacks designated right-handed pitcher Andrew Hoffmann for assignment on Monday, clearing a spot on the 40-man roster to reinstate closer Justin Martinez from the 60-day injured list.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17

Diamondbacks Designate Andrew Hoffmann For Assignment

The Diamondbacks announced that right-hander Andrew Hoffmann has been designated for assignment. That opens a 40-man move for fellow righty Justin Martínez to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list, a move that was previously reported.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 13

Young Diamondbacks Pitcher Suffers Surprise Shoulder Injury

The Arizona Diamondbacks will be down one of their depth options in the relief department. Right-handed reliever Andrew Hoffmann has suffered a lat strain, and has been placed on the minor league injured list, a source confirms to Diamondbacks On SI.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / April 29

The D-backs Bullpen Just Added Something It Hasn't Had All Season

The Arizona Diamondbacks' bullpen had, in loose terms, been getting by with a sizable gap in its construction thus far in 2026. But with the D-backs' latest roster move, that need has been filled — for the moment, at least.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 23

Latest D-backs' Roster Decision Leaves Stunning Bullpen Hole

The Arizona Diamondbacks will open the 2026 season without a single left-handed pitcher in their bullpen, according to a recent report from AZCentral's Nick Piecoro on X/Twitter.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 28

How Young Reliever Could Become Crucial Member of D-backs' Bullpen

The Arizona Diamondbacks had to endure one of the more disheartening seasons in recent memory in 2025, with a slew of injuries and an overall underperformance leading to numerous trades and an eventual 80-82 record.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 14, 2025

This D-backs Trade Should Only Increase in Value

The Arizona Diamondbacks engineered an extremely busy 2025 Trade Deadline. Numerous deals were made to send key veterans out of Arizona as the D-backs spiraled down an ugly path.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 26, 2025

Diamondbacks Make Late Bullpen Change

Less than an hour prior to first pitch in what may shape up to be an elimination game, the Arizona Diamondbacks announced another bullpen roster move. Young right-hander Andrew Hoffmann was recalled from Triple-A Reno to see his second stint in the majors this year.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Sports / September 5, 2025

Diamondbacks notes: Andrew Hoffmann injured, Taylor Rashi loves proving doubters wrong

Arizona Diamondbacks relief prospect Andrew Hoffmann was removed from Thursday’s Triple-A Reno game with posterior elbow discomfort, according to manager Torey Lovullo.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 1, 2025

Diamondbacks Minor League Reliever's Mysterious Absence Explained

Following a rough patch of pitching, the Arizona Diamondbacks optioned reliever Andrew Hoffmann to Triple-A Reno back on August 20 according to the team's official release.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Sports / August 20, 2025

D-backs call up Bryce Jarvis, option Andrew Hoffmann

The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled right-handed pitcher Bryce Jarvis from Triple-A and optioned reliever Andrew Hoffmann. The move gives the D-backs some length, with Jarvis stretched out and starting in Reno with 17 appearances and 70.1 innings of work so far this year.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 19, 2025