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Drey Jameson earns save Sunday

Mon, Apr 21st 2:59am EDT
By Ari Koslow

Drey Jameson pitched a clean inning to earn the save on Sunday against the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact: Jameson earned his first save on the season to help the Diamondbacks hold onto the win in 11 innings. He remains off the fantasy radar.

Category: Game Recaps


Diamondbacks’ manager Torey Lovullo told reporters that Justin Martinez was unavailable on Sunday due to general fatigue. (Source: Aaron Hughes on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It explains why Martinez was not used in Sunday's extra inning win. He should be good to go this week.

Category: Injury Updates


Merrill Kelly was removed from Sunday's start early against the Cubs due to cramping in his right leg. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kelly was lifted after just 81 pitches in the sixth inning. His status will need to be monitored ahead of his next start.

Category: Injury Updates


Lourdes Gurriel Jr. returns to the lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Chicago Cubs Sunday. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Gurriel Jr. is back after sitting out for rest Saturday, patrolling left field and batting fifth against the Cubs Sunday.


Jake McCarthy is not in the lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Chicago Cubs Sunday. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: McCarthy will sit out for rest, with Lourdes Gurriel Jr. batting fifth and starting in left field against the Cubs Sunday.


Eugenio Suarez is missing from the lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Chicago Cubs Sunday. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Suarez will take a seat on the bench for rest, with Garrett Hampson batting ninth and filling in at third base against the Cubs Sunday.


Gabriel Moreno is missing from the lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Chicago Cubs Sunday. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Moreno will receive the afternoon off for rest, with Jose Herrera batting eighth and filling in behind the plate at catcher against the Cubs Sunday.


Blaze Alexander was activated from the injured list and optioned to Triple-A Reno.

Fantasy Impact: Alexander figures to play an every day role in Triple-A. He could be called up at some point later in the summer.

Category: Injury Updates, Transactions


Zac Gallen allowed six earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings in Saturday's loss to the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact: Gallen continues a frustrating stretch on the mound to begin the season, allowing four or more runs in three of five starts for the Diamondbacks. The right-hander will look to get back on track as the season continues for fantasy managers. After today’s performance, Gallen now holds a 5.60 ERA and 1.43 WHIP with a 1-3 record across five starts this season.

Category: Game Recaps


Corbin Carroll went 3-for-4 in the loss to the Cubs, contributing one home run and one RBI while scoring a run.

Fantasy Impact: Carroll continues to stay hot at the plate for the Diamondbacks, extending his hitting streak to 12 games Saturday. The outfielder looks to have returned to the dominant lineup option that carried fantasy teams during a breakout 2023 season. After today's game, Carroll boasts a .341 batting average with seven home runs and 19 RBI over 21 games this season.

Category: Game Recaps


Corbin Burnes (0-2) took the loss Friday against the Cubs, pitching six innings and allowing two runs on six hits. He struck out an uncharacteristically low three batters and issued no walks, generating just seven swinging strikes and posting a 21% CSW rate. Burnes served up one home run.

Fantasy Impact: Despite the quality start, Burnes took his second loss and continued a trend of low strikeout numbers (20 K in 27.1 IP). He now owns a 4.61 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and a 20:9 K:BB ratio. While his velocity remains fine, his hard-hit rate allowed sits at 50% this season. He lines up for a home start against the Rays on Wednesday.

Category: Game Recaps


Grae Kessinger has been designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on X)

Fantasy Impact: The Dbacks opt to bring more bullpen help onto the 40-man roster, leading to Kessinger being DFA'd. He will be placed on waivers.

Category: Transactions


Bryce Jarvis has been optioned to Triple-A Reno. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on X)

Fantasy Impact: Jarvis has struggled early on this season, including giving up three runs in less than an inning in Friday's loss to the Cubs. He'll look to get back on track in the minors.

Category: Transactions


Joe Mantiply has been optioned to Triple-A Reno. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on X)

Fantasy Impact: Mantiply has struggled so far this season, including giving up three runs in less than an inning in the Dbacks' 11-13 loss to the Cubs Friday. He'll look to get back on track in the minors.

Category: Transactions


Juan Morillo has been recalled from Triple-A Reno. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on X)

Fantasy Impact: Morillo joins a flurry of moves in the Dbacks bullpen following their 11-13 loss to the Cubs on Friday. He has a 1.42 ERA in 6 appearances in the minors this season.

Category: Transactions


J.P. Feyereisen has been recalled from Triple-A. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on X)

Fantasy Impact: Feyereisen will join the Dbacks bullpen as they shake things up after an 11-13 loss to the Cubs. He threw 11 innings with the Dodgers in 2024 with an 8.18 ERA.

Category: Transactions


A.J. Puk (elbow) placed on IL

Sat, Apr 19th 12:56pm EDT
By Vince DiSilvio

A.J. Puk has been placed on the 15-day IL due to left elbow inflammation. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on X)

Fantasy Impact: Puk last pitched on Thursday vs the Marlins, allowing no runs and converting a save. The severity of the injury is still unclear, but this injury does open up save opportunites for the Arizona bullpen for the near future. Justin Martinez and Shelby Miller are the likeliest candiates to take over as closer.

Category: Injury Updates


Josh Naylor homered for the third consecutive game Thursday against the Marlins. He finished 1-for-4 with a solo shot, one run scored, one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout. It was his fourth home run of the season.

Fantasy Impact: Naylor has homered in three straight and hit safely in nine of his last 10 games (.368 BA, 7 XBH, 10 RBI). Through 19 games (77 PA), he is slashing .324/.402/.577 with four home runs, 13 RBI, and 12 runs scored.

Category: Game Recaps


Diamondbacks first baseman Pavin Smith went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run, one run scored, two RBI, two walks, and a stolen base in Thursday's victory over the Marlins. Smith reached base four times and has now homered in consecutive games.

Fantasy Impact: Smith is off to a torrid start in 2025, slashing .404/.491/.745 through his first 51 at-bats. The former first-round pick now has three home runs, 10 RBI, and one stolen base on the season.

Category: Game Recaps


Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez (1-2) earned the win Thursday against the Marlins, allowing three runs (one earned) on 10 hits over 5.1 innings. He struck out nine batters and issued no walks.

Fantasy Impact: Through 27.1 innings this season, Rodriguez holds a 1-2 record with a 4.09 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and an impressive 38:6 K:BB ratio. He is tentatively scheduled to face the Rays next week.

Category: Game Recaps


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