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Latest D-backs injuries & transactions

July 24, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest D-backs injury news and transactions.

Marte (back) expected to return to Diamondbacks' lineup on Friday

July 23, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte was scratched just before first pitch against the Cardinals on Thursday afternoon with back stiffness, the club announced. The resulting shuffle brought Tyler Locklear into the lineup at first base, moving Tim Tawa to third and Ildemaro Vargas to second. Locklear went

D-backs not overly concerned with Carroll's elbow injury

July 19, 2026

PHOENIX -- The Diamondbacks are optimistic that outfielder Corbin Carroll was not seriously injured when he hyperextended his right elbow while swinging and missing during his seventh-inning strikeout in Sunday’s 8-7 extra-inning win over the Cardinals. Carroll winced in pain as he completed the swing, but stayed in the game

Troy lands on IL with sprained right AC joint 

July 15, 2026

The Diamondbacks will be without rookie outfielder Tommy Troy to begin the second half, as their first-round pick in the 2023 Draft landed on the 10-day injured list for the first time in his career with a sprained right AC joint.

Gallen lands on IL as MRI reveals elbow inflammation

July 12, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- The depleted Diamondbacks rotation just took another hit. Zac Gallen was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday due to right elbow inflammation. He was scratched from his scheduled start against the Dodgers and sent back on Saturday to Phoenix, where he underwent imaging that revealed

On 1st day back with D-backs, Waldschmidt exits with thumb contusion

July 11, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Ryan Waldschmidt's first game back in the Majors came to an abrupt and premature end. The Diamondbacks’ No. 1 prospect left in the sixth inning of Friday night’s game against the Dodgers after getting hit on the right hand by a 99.6 mph sinker from right-hander Edgardo

Soroka (glute), Lawlar (hamstring) placed on IL

June 21, 2026

PHOENIX -- The Diamondbacks placed right-hander Michael Soroka and outfielder Jordan Lawlar on the injured list prior to Saturday's 16-8 loss to the Twins, one day after both were forced to leave the game.

'It's been brutal': D-backs watch Soroka, Lawlar depart as injuries pile up

June 20, 2026

PHOENIX -- The Diamondbacks were happy about their 9-5 win over the Twins on Friday night, which included Corbin Carroll tying Stephen Drew for the franchise record in triples with 52, but there was more of a subdued celebration as the injury bug bit them hard.

Nelson placed on IL with UCL sprain in another blow to D-backs' rotation

June 19, 2026

PHOENIX -- In the third inning of his start against the Angels on Monday, Diamondbacks right-hander Ryne Nelson felt some discomfort in his elbow after throwing a pitch.

Lawlar leads D-backs with 2 RBIs, sensational catch in return from IL

June 13, 2026

CINCINNATI -- Before the series opener against the Reds on Friday at Great American Ball Park, the Diamondbacks officially reinstated outfielder Jordan Lawlar from the 60-day injured list and subsequently designated veteran backup catcher Aramis Garcia for assignment to clear the necessary 26-man and 40-man roster spots. Turns out, the

Puk has setback after 2nd rehab outing with Triple-A Reno

June 12, 2026

CINCINNATI – A.J. Puk’s comeback from left elbow surgery has hit a snag. The Diamondbacks and Puk now have to wait on an MRI to determine just how big a snag it will be and how much longer that will prolong his return after Puk reported discomfort in his left

Muncy, Vargas OK after head-on collision at first base forces early exits

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June 5, 2026

PHOENIX -- Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy and D-backs first baseman Ildemaro Vargas both exited Arizona's walk-off 3-2 victory Thursday night at Chase Field after a collision at first base in the top of the fifth inning. Muncy said that he passed concussion protocol, and while his head got “got

'Gonna push it as much as I can': Burnes reacts to rehab setback

June 4, 2026

PHOENIX -- Friday was going to be the day that Corbin Burnes officially started his rehab assignment, which would have included a game in the Arizona Complex League. It was a date he had circled on his calendar. All that changed, though, after facing live hitters in a batting practice

Burnes (teres strain) suffers setback, likely out until Sept.

June 4, 2026

PHOENIX -- On his calendar, Torey Lovullo had three dates circled this year to mark the dates of the expected return of the Diamondbacks "Big Three" injured pitchers A.J. Puk, Corbin Burnes and Justin Martinez, who all had Tommy John surgery last year. Ahead of their 7-0 loss to the

Arenado (groin tightness) out of lineup Wednesday to receive extra rest

May 27, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Nolan Arenado was out of the Diamondbacks’ lineup on Wednesday afternoon after departing Tuesday night's game with right groin tightness.

Gurriel lands on IL with hamstring strain; D-backs will be cautious

May 23, 2026

PHOENIX -- Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday, and the club has called up Tommy Troy, rated by MLB Pipeline as the club's No. 4 prospect. Gurriel exited Arizona’s Friday night loss to the Rockies in the top of the sixth inning

Gurriel exits D-backs' loss with left hamstring tightness

May 23, 2026

PHOENIX -- Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was forced to leave Friday night's 3-2 loss to the Rockies in the top of the sixth inning after he felt tightness in his left hamstring while making a sliding catch. Gurriel will undergo an MRI on Saturday to determine the extent of

'Sick of throwing bullpens': Burnes (UCL surgery) set to face hitters

RHP still on track to return around All-Star break
May 21, 2026

PHOENIX -- Spring Training for the Diamondbacks ended nearly two months ago when they packed their stuff from Salt River Fields and headed to Los Angeles to open the 2026 regular season. But for ace pitcher Corbin Burnes, Spring Training is just about to begin. The Diamondbacks’ right-hander underwent Tommy

Marte (illness) scratched from Friday's D-backs lineup, back in Saturday

May 9, 2026

PHOENIX -- Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte was scratched from the lineup just before Friday night's game against the Mets due to illness. Marte had been scheduled to hit second and play second base until falling ill. The team didn't specify the illness. To replace Marte, Ildemaro Vargas was moved

D-backs not worried after Gallen (shoulder), Perdomo (ankle) exit Mexico City Series opener

April 25, 2026

MEXICO CITY -- A pair of Diamondbacks exited with injuries in the opener of the MLB World Tour: Mexico City Series, a 6-4 loss at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú. Right-hander Zac Gallen left his start with a right shoulder contusion, sustained on a comebacker in the third inning, while shortstop

Puk takes major step toward return

April 22, 2026

A familiar face was back in the Chase Field clubhouse Tuesday afternoon, but more importantly for the Diamondbacks, he was back on the bullpen mound. Closer A.J. Puk, who has been out since last May after undergoing the Tommy John brace procedure, threw a bullpen session in front of the

Carroll, D-backs downplay star's back injury following early exit

April 19, 2026

PHOENIX -- Understandably, any time Corbin Carroll exits a game early, Diamondbacks fans get anxious. So, when the All-Star was removed from Sunday’s 10-4 loss to the Blue Jays to start the fifth inning, their concern level was likely high. The team announced that he was removed due to tightness

Marte returns to D-backs' lineup with back feeling better

April 15, 2026

BALTIMORE -- Ketel Marte is back in the Diamondbacks' lineup batting leadoff for Wednesday’s matinee finale against the Orioles after he was a late scratch with lower back tightness before Tuesday night’s 4-3 win. Marte was slotted in as the designated hitter and Adrian Del Castillo was at catcher. Ildemaro

D-backs not concerned after Marte scratched from lineup with tight back

April 14, 2026

BALTIMORE -- Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte was a late scratch from Tuesday night’s 4-3 win over the Orioles with lower back tightness, one day after the 12th multihomer game of his career. Manager Torey Lovullo said he believes it isn’t serious. He said Marte’s back tightened up in pregame

Kelly activated from IL, makes season debut vs. O's

April 14, 2026

There was a familiar face back in the Diamondbacks clubhouse prior to Arizona's 4-3 win over the Phillies on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park, as right-hander Merrill Kelly prepared to throw his between-starts bullpen session. Kelly, who was on the injured list to open the season until being activated, made