Diamondbacks' Humberto Castellanos: DFA'd by Arizona
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The Diamondbacks designated Castellano for assignment Sunday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
The 26-year-old was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Thursday and has now lost his place on the 40-man roster. Castellanos posted a 5.23 ERA in seven outings for the Diamondbacks, and he could remain with Reno if he passes through waivers unclaimed.
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Diamondbacks' Joc Pederson: Sitting against lefty
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Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Pederson is on fire to begin August with four homers and a 1.276 OPS though nine games, but he'll hit the bench Sunday with lefty Cristopher Sanchez pitching for Philadelphia. Randal Grichuk is batting fifth as the designated hitter in the series finale.
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Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll: On bench Sunday
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Carroll is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Carroll has an .896 OPS through nine games in August but will sit Sunday against Philadelphia lefty Cristopher Sanchez. Jake McCarthy will receive a start in right field in the series finale versus the Phillies.
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Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Out Sunday, as expected
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Marte (ankle) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
The second baseman exited Saturday's contest due to a left ankle contusion and said after the game he'll likely need a day off to recover, so it's no surprise he's on the bench Sunday. Marte also indicated he expects to rejoin the starting nine Monday versus the Rockies, so this should be a brief absence for the 30-year-old. Kevin Newman is manning the keystone Sunday for Arizona.
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Diamondbacks' Scott McGough: Sent to Triple-A
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The Diamondbacks optioned McGough to Triple-A Reno on Sunday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
The right-hander was called up by Arizona on Friday and will return to Reno after he delivered two scoreless frames during Saturday's contest. McGough has a 6.83 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 20:19 K:BB across 29 major-league innings this year.
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Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly: Activated for start Sunday
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The Diamondbacks reinstated Kelly (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list to start Sunday's game against the Phillies, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
The 35-year-old right-hander has been sidelined since mid-April due to a teres major strain of his right shoulder, but he's ready to rejoin Arizona's rotation after one rehab start. Kelly threw 62 pitches over four innings for High-A Hillsboro in that outing, so he'll likely face some workload limitations in his first couple starts back in the majors. He posted a 2.19 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 21:6 K:BB over 24.2 innings prior to going down with the injury.
Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo: Three hits in Saturday's win
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Perdomo went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Saturday's 11-1 win over the Phillies.
Perdomo has gone 18-for-40 (.450) over his last 12 contests, a span that includes a trio of three-hit efforts. He was hitting just .246 on July 28, but he's up to .291 now with a .732 OPS, one home run, 13 doubles, one triple, three stolen bases, 21 RBI and 34 runs scored across 205 plate appearances this year. His hot bat has helped him maintain a starting role at shortstop.
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Diamondbacks' Jake McCarthy: Two homers in rout
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McCarthy went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Saturday's 11-1 win over the Phillies.
McCarthy hit two-run blasts in the fifth and seventh innings to help the Diamondbacks pull off a blowout win. This was his fifth multi-hit effort since July 30 -- over 11 games in that span, the outfielder has gone 15-for-36 (.417) with five extra-base hits and nine RBI. McCarthy isn't known for his power, having never hit more than eight homers in a single season. He's at six homers, 32 RBI, 44 runs scored, 16 stolen bases and a .298/.371/.441 slash line through 99 contests in 2024.
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Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll: Clubs 10th homer
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Carroll went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 11-1 win over the Phillies.
Carroll's blast capped off a seven-run seventh inning for the Diamondbacks. He has hit safely in 14 of his last 17 games, going 16-for-60 (.267) with four homers, four triples and nine RBI in that span. The outfielder is up to 10 homers, 44 RBI, 78 runs scored, 21 stolen bases and a .217/.308/.374 slash line through 114 contests this season.
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Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly: Confirmed for start
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Kelly (shoulder) will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list to start Sunday's game against the Phillies, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
As expected, Kelly will take the mound for Arizona on Sunday for the first time since April. The 35-year-old threw 62 pitches in his lone minor-league start, so he should be under some sort of pitch count during his MLB return. Kelly allowed three runs on six hits and no walks across four innings during the minor-league outing and may need to shake off some rust before recapturing his early 2024 form.
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Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Avoids serious injury
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Marte (ankle) will likely miss Sunday's game against the Phillies but expects to play Monday against Colorado, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
After being slid into by Garrett Stubbs on Saturday and folding awkwardly, Marte expects to miss only one game with what's being labeled a bruised left ankle. The Diamondbacks determined that X-rays were unnecessary, a very positive sign for the second baseman. While he'll get a day off Sunday, Marte should be back in action Monday -- a favorable outcome considering he appeared to be in significant pain following the collision.
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Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen: Removed due to cramps
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Gallen was removed from Saturday's start against the Phillies due to general body cramps, and he doesn't expect to miss time, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
Fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that Gallen didn't sustain an injury during Saturday's start and was merely cramping. The 28-year-old managed to throw 4.1 innings prior to departing. His lone run allowed came on a Bryce Harper RBI groundout immediately before leaving. It would be surprising to see Gallen miss his next start, but his status should be monitored over the next few days as a precaution. He's tentatively scheduled to pitch during a three-game road series against the Rays next weekend.
Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen: Leaves game with training staff
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Gallen was removed from Saturday's game against the Phillies with a suspected groin injury, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
The Diamondbacks' training staff came out midway through the fifth inning, and, after a short discussion, opted to remove Gallen from the contest. Gallen gave up his lone run of the start immediately before exiting, with Bryce Harper driving in Kyle Schwarber on a groundout. Gallen's final stat line included one run on five hits and two walks with three strikeouts across 4.1 innings. Gallen should undergo further testing Saturday night, and more information on his status should be provided in the coming days.
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Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Lifted from game after collision
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The Diamondbacks removed Marte from Saturday's game against the Phillies with a left ankle contusion.
Garrett Stubbs slid through second base and into Marte's left leg while Marte was receiving a throw from left field and applying the tag, causing Marte to go down in a heap of pain. He was able to walk off the diamond under his own power but sported a noticeable limp. Prior to walking off, Marte was seen grabbing at his ankle. The All-Star second baseman will likely be evaluated Saturday night, and an update on his health should be provided prior to Sunday's series finale at 4:10 ET.
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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Sitting to begin Saturday
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Thomas is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.
Saturday marks the second time in three games that Thomas will begin the contest in the dugout. He went 0-for-2 with one walk in Friday's 3-2 win over Philadelphia. Jake McCarthy will start in center field and bat sixth against Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola.
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Diamondbacks' Justin Martinez: Picks up win
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Martinez (5-2) earned the win over the Phillies on Friday, allowing one run and striking out one over a scoreless ninth inning.
Martinez's ascension to the back end of the Diamondbacks' bullpen continued. He was prepping for a save opportunity, but setup reliever A.J. Puk allowed an inherited runner to score, negating the chance. For Martinez, it was a sixth straight scoreless outing, during which he's struck out 12 batters in six innings.
