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On YouTubeArizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / September 5
Diamondbacks Pick Up Former Brewers Pitcher
The Arizona Diamondbacks have made a roster move. Right-hander Elvin Rodríguez has been claimed off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. Rodriguez will report to Triple-A Reno.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5
Diamondbacks claim Elvin Rodriguez off waivers
The D-backs have claimed righty Elvin Rodriguez off waivers from the Orioles, per announcements from both teams. Arizona transferred first baseman/designated hitter Pavin Smith to the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the 40-man roster.
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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 31
Diamondbacks' First Baseman May Miss Rest of Season
The Arizona Diamondbacks may be without one of their first base options for the remainder of the 2025 regular season. According to a recent report by MLB.com's Jacob Gurvis, first baseman Pavin Smith, who went on the 10-day IL with a left quad strain Friday, may miss the rest of the season.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 30
Pavin Smith unlikely to return in 2025 due to quad strain
Pavin Smith is “likely” done for the 2025 season, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters (including Jacob Gurvis of MLB.com) earlier today. Lovullo noted
MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 30
2025 Injury Report: Updates on Bogaerts, Rodriguez, Smith
On August 28, two NL West teams provided updates on notable injured players. Neither update was particularly good. Xander Bogaerts is dealing with a non-displaced fracture after a errant foul ball in Seattle.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / August 29
D-backs place 1B Pavin Smith (quad) on 10-day IL
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed first baseman Pavin Smith on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Thursday, with a left quad strain in advance of the opener of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 29
Diamondbacks recall top prospect
The Diamondbacks announced that they have recalled infielder Jordan Lawlar and left-hander Brandyn Garcia.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Field Level Media / August 28
D-backs 1B/DH Pavin Smith (quad) headed to IL
The Arizona Diamondbacks are expected to place first baseman/designated hitter Pavin Smith on the 10-day injured list with a quadriceps issue, MLB.com reported Thursday.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 27
Diamondbacks First Baseman Leaves Game with Injury
On Wednesday night, the Arizona Diamondbacks' lineup took a hit, as first baseman Pavin Smith left the game early with an apparent injury in the top of the seventh inning.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 27
Taylor Rashi called up to MLB for first time in career
The Diamondbacks announced that they have selected right-hander Taylor Rashi to the roster. In a corresponding active roster move, fellow righty Juan Morillo has been optioned to Triple-A Reno.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / August 18
Diamondbacks Activate 2 Infielders From Injured List
The Arizona Diamondbacks have activated two of their infielders from the Injured List, the team announced on Monday. First baseman and DH Pavin Smith, along with veteran utility infielder Ildemaro Vargas will both make their return ti the big league club after rehabbing in Triple-A Reno this week.
Another Key Diamondbacks Hitter Lands on Injured List
On Sunday, the Arizona Diamondbacks announced yet another injury. Left-handed DH and first baseman Pavin Smith was placed on the 10-day Injured List with a right oblique strain.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 6
Diamondbacks place Pavin Smith on IL
The Diamondbacks announced a series of roster moves this afternoon headlined by their placement of first baseman Pavin Smith on the injured list with an oblique strain.
MLB News / Chicago White Sox on SI / June 23
Shane Smith Pulled After Season-Low 2 Innings, White Sox Fall 10-0 To Diamondbacks
CHICAGO –– Shane Smith has been a bright spot for the 25-54 White Sox, entering his start against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Rate Field with a 2.85 ERA.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / June 12
Pavin Smith’s Recent Slump Highlights Concerns About Bat
The Diamondbacks find themselves in an interesting situation with Pavin Smith. Smith has been their primary designated hitter option against right-handed pitchers in 2025.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Just Baseball / May 13
Pavin Smith Is Proving That His 2024 Breakout was Not an Anomaly
Despite failing to reach the postseason in 2024, after magical run to the World Series the year prior, the Arizona Diamondbacks still held one of the strongest offenses in all of baseball last season.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / April 17
Pavin Smith redefines his game for Arizona Diamondbacks with breakout 2025 performance
One of the bright spots of the 2025 season for the Arizona Diamondbacks has been Pavin Smith, as his breakout performance is turning heads around the league.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / March 29
Pavin Smith Quietly Building His Own Brand of Pavin Power
The Arizona Diamondbacks might've found their long-term left-handed DH, or at least for this season. It was clear during the offseason that the team was stern in their belief that Pavin Smith can hit and excel as the DH.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / March 22
Arizona Diamondbacks’ Pavin Smith leaves game due to injury
Arizona Diamondbacks backup first baseman Pavin Smith, was removed from Friday’s Spring Training game with an untimely right wrist contusion. He was taken out of the game in the 4th inning, leaving the field after going 0-2 with a strikeout.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Last Word On Sports / February 26
Diamondbacks Hope for Major Impact from New Starting Contributor
Pavin Smith is poised for a breakout season with the Arizona Diamondbacks as he steps into a larger and more significant role for the 2025 campaign. The left-handed-hitting first baseman has faced challenges in carving out a permanent spot in the majors, spending the past three seasons bouncing between Triple-A and the big leagues.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 26
Pavin Smith is Primed for a Breakout with the Diamondbacks
Next up in our series of breaking down the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2025 projections is Pavin Smith. The long-time prospect found his way in 2024 and could look to build off the momentum with a big 2025 campaign.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 8
Diamondbacks agree to one-year deal with breakout first baseman
The Diamondbacks avoided arbitration with first baseman/outfielder Pavin Smith by agreeing to a one-year, $1.5M deal.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23, 2024
MLB home run props for Sept. 23: Cravin' for a Pavin dinger
It's a brand new week in home run props, and we're looking to kick it off with a bang. Even though there are only four games on the shortened MLB slate, we're still honing in on three home run bets we love for Monday night's action.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Fastball on SI / September 9, 2024
Arizona Diamondbacks' Pavin Smith Rewrites History Books By Belting 3 Home Runs
Entering Sunday night's showdown with the Houston Astros, Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Pavin Smith had recorded just four home runs at the MLB level in 2024.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / September 8, 2024
Watch: Diamondbacks 1B nearly hits for HR cycle against Astros
Houston, we have liftoff. Well, not for the Astros but for the MLB's hottest team since the All-Star break. One Diamondback launched three big home runs off Houston's pitchers Sunday.
Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / November 1, 2023
Diamondbacks' Pavin Smith is having the weirdest World Series experience
Like most baseball players, Pavin Smith has probably waited his entire life for an opportunity to play in the World Series. He will have to keep waiting.
MLB News / Yardbarker / November 18, 2022
How Diamondbacks can solve their outfield logjam
The Diamondbacks feature one of MLB's more jam-packed outfields, and they added to the mix on Thursday by trading for Seattle OF Kyle Lewis.
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