This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest D-backs injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
Injury: September ACL surgery
IL date: March 25 (10-day IL -- retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: Late April/early May
Status: Has been playing in sim games and doing some light running out of the box. (Last updated: March 31)
C Adrian Del Castillo
Injury: Left calf strain
IL date: March 25 (10-day IL -- retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: When IL stint is up
Status: Has begun a rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno. (Last updated: March 31)
RHP Merrill Kelly
Injury: Intercostal nerve irritation
IL date: March 25 (15-day IL -- retroactive to March 24)
Expected return: During April 7-9 series
Status: Got a late start to Spring Training and only made three exhibition appearances. His back appears fully recovered but he will need more time to build up before joining the D-backs' rotation. Will start April 3 for Triple-A Reno. (Last updated: March 31) More >>
1B/DH Pavin Smith
Injury: Left elbow inflammation
IL date: March 30 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Not long after IL stint is up
Status: Has been hampered by elbow issue throughout the spring. MRI showed inflammation and he had a cortisone shot on March 29. (Last updated: March 30)
LHP A.J. Puk
Injury: Left elbow surgery
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL -- retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: Around All-Star break
Status: Underwent internal brace elbow surgery on June 20, performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. Has begun throwing bullpen sessions. (Last updated: March 30)
RHP Corbin Burnes
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL -- retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: Midseason 2026
Status: Underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery on June 11. He has begun throwing bullpen sessions. (Last updated: March 30) More >>
RHP Cristian Mena
Injury: Right teres major
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Will open season on IL
Status: Similar injury cut his 2025 season short. Has been shut down while he is further evaluated. (Last updated: March 30)
1B Tyler Locklear
Injury: Left elbow inflammation
IL date: March 25 (10-day IL -- retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: Mid-May/early June
Status: Had surgery on both his left shoulder and elbow following an injury last season. (Last updated: March 30)
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. He is throwing on flat ground from up to 120 feet but has yet to throw off a mound. (Last updated: March 24)
LHP Andrew Saalfrank
Injury: Left shoulder surgery
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Will miss all of 2026
Status: Underwent surgery on his left shoulder to remove a bone spur on Feb. 9. (Last updated: Feb. 14)
LHP Blake Walston
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: March 23 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Early in 2026 season
Status: Had Tommy John surgery on March 26, 2025. (Last updated: Feb. 14)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
March 30
• INF Jose Fernandez recalled from Triple-A Reno
• 1B/DH Pavin Smith placed on 10-day IL (left elbow)
March 22
• LHP Philip Abner optioned to Triple-A Reno
• INF Jacob Amaya reassigned to Minor League camp
• C Aramis Garcia reassigned to Minor League camp
March 20
• RHP Kade Strowd optioned to Triple-A Reno