Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitching prospect Kyle Amendt has undergone shoulder surgery, a team source confirms to Diamondbacks On SI's Jack Sommers.
It was another ugly scene at Salt River Fields on Wednesday afternoon, as the Salt River Rafters endured a 10-1 thrashing at the hands of the Peoria Javelinas in their 18th game of the Arizona Fall League.
On Tuesday, three Arizona Diamondbacks relievers put forward their best stuff in the Arizona Fall League — right-handers Drey Jameson, Kyle Amendt and Yordin Chalas.
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
The Salt River Rafters finally put together a full team effort on Tuesday, rebounding from a pair of ugly Arizona Fall League losses with a 5-2 win over the Glendale Desert Dogs at Salt River Fields — helped along by a pair of solid outings by two Arizona Diamondbacks relievers.
On Friday, the Diamondbacks made a couple of roster moves concerning pitching prospects with Triple-A Reno. Right-hander Yilber Díaz was reassigned to the ACL D-backs and Kyle Amendt was placed on the 7-day injured list.
Infielder Jordan Lawlar and right-handed reliever Kyle Amendt were named the Diamondbacks' Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Month for April 2025.
Right-hander Kyle Amendt has emerged as one of the Diamondbacks' top relief pitcher prospects. In his 15 appearances with Triple-A Reno, he has pitched to a 1.00 ERA with 24 strikeouts and eight walks in 18 innings.
Among a group of exciting arms that could contend to join the Arizona Diamondbacks' bullpen in 2025 is Kyle Amendt. The 24-year-old right-hander stands at a large 6-foot-5 frame and has put up some staggering numbers in the minor leagues.