Diamondbacks' Pavin Smith: Loses hold of 40-man roster spot
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Smith was sent outright to Triple-A Reno on Monday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Smith struggled in limited big-league action during the 2026 campaign, slashing .183/.262/.294 with three home runs, 12 RBI, two stolen bases and 12 runs in 40 games. He'll have the option to elect free agency after being outrighted Monday.
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Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado: Could play some first base in 2027
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Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen said recently that the team will consider using Arenado some at first base next season, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Arenado is still expected to see the lion's share of his playing time in 2027 at third base, but putting him at first base on occasion will reduce some wear and tear and also provide additional avenues to playing time for others. Hazen said he's spoken to Arenado, who is not only on board with the possibility but brought up potentially getting some reps in at first base in winter ball. Arenado had a nice bounce-back season in his first year with the Diamondbacks, slashing .255/.331/.475 with 30 home runs and 86 RBI.
The Diamondbacks outrighted Sanchez to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.
He will remain in the Diamondbacks' organization for the time being after passing through waivers, but Sanchez should eventually become a free agent. The outfielder went just 2-for-15 at the plate during his brief time in Arizona and slashed .254/.311/.401 with eight homers across 105 contests beteen the Blue Jays and Diamondbacks in 2026.
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Diamondbacks' Slade Caldwell: Undergoes back surgery
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Caldwell underwent back surgery in mid-September, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reported. He will be out four-to-six months.
Caldwell, the Diamondbacks' first-round pick in 2024, has really struggled to hit for power as a professional. In 465 plate appearances at High-A Hillsboro this season, Caldwell hit .213/.361/.304 with six homers and 26 stolen bases, tallying an .091 ISO. While the ongoing back problems may give him an out in terms of his 2026 stats, Caldwell has dropped out of most prospect lists. 2027 will be a crucial year in his development for the Diamondbacks.
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Diamondbacks' Corbin Burnes: Expected to be fine after rest
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Burnes said Monday that the right shoulder injury which landed him on the 15-day injured list during the final weekend of the regular season was fatigue-related and he expects to be fine after rest, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Burnes had his Tommy John surgery rehab interrupted by a teres major strain in June, and his season ended prematurely due to what the Diamondbacks labeled as shoulder inflammation. However, it sounds as if the veteran hurler will be able to have a normal offseason after resting for a bit. Burnes allowed nine runs with an 8:4 K:BB over 10.1 innings in three starts for Arizona in 2026.
Diamondbacks' Michael Soroka: Lasts 4.2 innings in no-decision
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Soroka did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks over 4.2 innings against the Padres. He struck out four.
Soroka worked two scoreless innings before surrendering runs in each of the next three frames, including a solo homer to Gavin Sheets in the fourth. In four outings since returning from right shoulder inflammation, the right-handed hurler posted a 3.48 ERA, 0.73 WHIP and 23:5 K:BB across 20.2 innings. With the Diamondbacks falling short of a playoff berth, Soroka will end the 2026 campaign with a 9-5 record, 3.41 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 114:29 K:BB over 116 innings (22 appearances).
Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Scratched from Sunday's lineup
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Moreno (hamstring) has been removed from Sunday's lineup against the Padres, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Moreno was initially slated to serve as the designated hitter for Sunday's must-win game. However, he has now been scratched due to a hamstring issue that cropped up Friday, though he could be available off the bench as a pinch hitter. Pavin Smith will now be the designated hitter, with Jordan Lawlar entering the lineup in center field while Tim Tawa moves to first base.
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Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: In Sunday's lineup at DH
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Moreno (hamstring) will start at designated hitter and will bat third in Sunday's game versus the Padres.
Moreno is nursing a hamstring injury that first cropped up during Friday's contest, but he'll attempt to play through the injury. The 26-year-old Moreno is also trying to win the National League batting title, as he'll enter play Sunday with a one-point edge over Luis Arraez (ankle).
Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa: Delivers three hits in loss
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Tawa went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in Saturday's 10-7 loss to the Padres.
Tawa had gone just 6-for-42 (.143) over his previous 13 games, failing to log a multi-hit effort in that span. All three of his hits Saturday were singles. The utility man is now batting .239 with a .692 OPS, 11 home runs, 41 RBI, 40 runs scored, 13 doubles, one triple and eight stolen bases over 103 contests. While his overall numbers aren't that great, he has displayed clear progress compared to 2025, when he hit .201 with a .621 OPS in 74 games.
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Diamondbacks' James McCann: Blasts homer Saturday
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McCann went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 10-7 loss to the Padres.
McCann has hit three homers over eight games in September. The catcher is batting just .217 (5-for-23) in that span. He's mostly been limited to a reserve role down the stretch. On the season, McCann is batting .283 with a .774 OPS, seven homers, 28 RBI, 17 runs scored and six doubles over 162 plate appearances.
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Diamondbacks' Taylor Clarke: Can't complete one frame as opener
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Clarke allowed one run on three hits and a hit batsman over two-thirds of an inning in a no-decision versus the Padres on Saturday. He didn't record a strikeout or a walk.
Clarke ended up struggling as an opener for the bullpen game, though he was far from alone in laboring on the mound. The Padres put up at least one run in five of the first six innings, and the back-and-forth nature of the game kept Clarke from being on the hook for the loss. While he has a strong 2.96 ERA over 73 innings this season, he's surrendered seven runs (six earned) over his last six innings to stumble to the finish line.
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