This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest D-backs injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
LHP A.J. Puk
Injury: Left shoulder capsule sprain
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL, retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Underwent MRI exam after reporting left shoulder discomfort following 24-pitch rehab outing with Triple-A Reno on June 5. Results showed a capsule sprain. He has been shut down for four weeks. (Last updated: June 19) More >>
RHP Ryne Nelson
Injury: Right flexor strain/right UCL sprain
IL date: June 19 (15-day IL, retroactive to June 16)
Expected return: Possibly September
Status: Felt some discomfort in elbow during his start on June 15. Had MRI on June 18 that showed the injuries. (Last updated: June 19) More >>
RHP Justin Martinez
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: Feb. 14 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Second half of 2026 season
Status: Underwent season-ending surgery on June 25, 2025. Threw his eighth bullpen on June 12 and continues to progress. (Last updated: June 12)
1B Carlos Santana
Injury: Strained right adductor
IL date: April 7 (60-day IL, retroactive to April 6)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Was nearing a return to the active roster when he felt a twinge in the adductor on May 9 while on rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno. Played seven innings at first base for Reno June 10 and nine innings as DH June 11. (Last updated: June 12)
C James McCann
Injury: Strained right quad
IL date: May 19 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Late June/early July
Status: Injured while beating out an infield hit on May 18. Has begun to hit against a machine, do catching drills and run at about 70%. Continuing to ramp up all baseball activities. (Last updated: June 12)
RHP Cristian Mena
Injury: Right teres major strain
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Had right shoulder surgery on June 12 to clear out some debris inside the AC joint. Had not appeared in game action since June 6, 2025, due to a right shoulder strain. Had begun a throwing program in late April but was shut down after experiencing discomfort. (Last updated: June 12)
RHP Kade Strowd
Injury: Unknown
Expected return: TBD
Status: Complained of a “dead arm” during his outing June 5 and was optioned to Triple-A Reno after the game. Will undergo further testing. (Last updated: June 5)
RHP Corbin Burnes
Injury: Tommy John surgery/Teres major strain
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL, retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: September
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery on June 11, 2025. Faced hitters for the first time on May 29 and the next day reported discomfort. Diagnosed with teres major strain and shut down. (Last updated: June 3) More >>
LHP Blake Walston
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: March 23 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Midseason
Status: Had Tommy John surgery on March 26, 2025. Paused rehab program, but expected to build up and resume rehab within a couple of weeks. (Last updated: May 15)
LHP Andrew Saalfrank
Injury: Left shoulder surgery
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent surgery on his left shoulder to remove a bone spur on Feb. 9. (Last updated: Feb. 14)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
June 19
• RHP Yilber Diaz: Recalled from Triple-A Reno
• RHP Ryne Nelson: Placed on 15-day IL (retro to June 16)
June 15
• OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr.: Activated from 10-day injured list
• OF Ryan Waldschmidt: Optioned to Triple-A Reno
June 12
• OF Jordan Lawlar: Activated from 60-day injured list More >>
• C Aramis Garcia: Designated for assignment