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2026 World Baseball Classic News: Skubal Will Only Make 1 Start For Team USA

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2026 World Baseball Classic News: Skubal Will Only Make 1 Start For Team USA

Merrill Kelly - Awaiting MRI results Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Monday that the team is still waiting for MRI results on Kelly's back, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Kelly had to be scratched from a scheduled live batting practice session over the weekend due to mid-back tightness. Lovullo noted Monday that Kelly feels good, but there will be more known about his condition after the test results come back. Consider the veteran right-hander day-to-day for the time being.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Juan Burgos - Slated for spring debut Burgos (forearm) is scheduled to make a relief appearance in Monday's Cactus League game against the Guardians, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.

Impact Burgos is healthy again and preparing to compete for a spot in the Diamondbacks' Opening Day bullpen after he closed the past season on the injured list due to a right forearm contusion. The 25-year-old reached the big leagues for the first time in 2025, making 13 appearances between stops with Seattle and Arizona and producing a 6.08 ERA and 1.88 WHIP over 13.1 innings.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kohl Drake - Makes spring debut Drake (shoulder) struck out two and allowed an earned run on no hits and two walks over two innings in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the Angels in Cactus League play.

Impact Drake missed the final month of the 2025 campaign due to a left shoulder strain, but he appears to have had a normal offseason and was cleared to start the Diamondbacks' third game of the Cactus League slate. Arizona protected Drake from the Rule 5 Draft over the winter and added him to the 40-man roster, potentially setting the stage for him to make his MLB debut at some point later this season. He's expected to open the season in the rotation at Triple-A Reno.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

MLB Spring Training Buzz: Cubs, Dodgers Add Outfielders

Notable news, notes and buzz with MLB spring training ramping up ahead of the World Baseball Classic and Opening Day.

6 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

MLB Spring Training Buzz: Cubs, Dodgers Add Outfielders

Jorge Barrosa - Homers in spring loss Barrosa started in left field and went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's spring game against the Angels.

Impact Barrosa is part of the mix to get plate appearances with both Lourdes Gurriel (knee) and Corbin Carroll (hand) unavailable. The timelines of the two injured outfielders vary, with Carroll expected back around Opening Day and Gurriel ahead of an originally estimated June return. Barrosa is joined by Jordan Lawlar, Tim Tawa and prospect Ryan Waldschmidt in the competition for playing time.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Waldschmidt - Draws start in CF Waldschmidt started in center field and went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's spring game against the Angels.

Impact Waldschmidt made his second Cactus League appearance after starting in left field in Friday's spring opener. The team's top prospect is a long-shot candidate to earn a roster spot, and those chances grew dimmer with recent news that Lourdes Gurriel (knee) is ahead of schedule in his rehab and Corbin Carroll (hand) is expected back for or near Opening Day.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

D-backs confident in rotation depth as they await results of Kelly's MRI SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Diamondbacks will have to wait until Monday to find out the results of the MRI taken of Merrill Kelly's back.

22 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

D-backs' Outfield Sparks Impressive Rally Despite Loss to Angels There were some fireworks at Salt River Fields on Sunday.

23 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Jordan Lawlar - Pops homer in spring debut Lawlar started in center field and went 1-for-2 with a walk and solo home run in Saturday's spring game against the Rockies.

Impact Lawlar won an eight-pitch battle, delivering a solo home run to left field in the second inning. He's set to see a lot of time in center field this spring, as Alek Thomas will cover left field for the injured Lourdes Gurriel (knee). Once all of Arizona's injured outfielders return, including right fielder Corbin Carroll (hand), Lawlar could earn playing time as the right-handed hitting complement to Thomas in center and in left field when Gurriel operates as the designated hitter.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Torey Lovullo Had This to Say After Jordan Lawlar's Impressive Homer On Saturday, former top Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Jordan Lawlar went deep in his first at-bat of Cactus League play. It was an impressiv...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Doyle starts spring hot; Amador looks to turn heads SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle started Spring Training 2026 with a continuation of his encouraging finish to 2025...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

D-backs Pitcher Mitch Bratt Had Impressive Statement after First Start The Diamondbacks' lefty had a bit of a lopsided outing.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Brenton Doyle's big day propels Rockies to first Cactus League victory Colorado's everyday center fielder Brenton Doyle had himself a day as Colorado notched their first Cactus League victory. Doyle singled to r...

1 DAY AGO • ROXPILE.COM

D-backs' Merrill Kelly Gives Update on Potential Back Injury The Diamondbacks' starter spoke about his health.

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Kelly slowed by back injury at D-backs camp SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- It may not be anything serious, but you can forgive the Diamondbacks if they're a bit nervous these days whenever one o...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Merrill Kelly - Live BP cancelled due to back issue Kelly will no longer throw live BP Saturday because of mid-back tightness, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Kelly is battling back tightness and won't throw his previously scheduled live BP session. The veteran right-hander will undergo further testing in the next 24 hours, at which point a status update will likely be provided. Kelly has already been named the Diamondbacks' Opening Day starter.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Lawlar - Will start opener in CF Lawlar will start in center field in Arizona's Cactus League opener Saturday, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

Impact This will be Lawlar's first start in center field in a Diamondbacks' uniform. He was given reps in center during winter ball and has been working with outfielders during spring drills. As part of the team's adjustment to being without injured outfielders Corbin Carroll (hand) and Lourdes Gurriel (knee) for rest of spring training, Lawlar is expected to see time in the outfield in camp and into the regular season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zac Gallen - Throws live BP session Gallen threw a live batting-practice session Friday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gallen, who was signed last week, threw his first session since entering camp. He threw about 20 pitches, and manager Torey Lovullo was pleased with what he saw. "The fastball command looked good," the manager said. "It looked like he was throwing a nice cutter, his breaking ball I think was trending in a very positive direction." It appears that Gallen isn't too far behind the other starters despite missing the first handful of days in camp. The pitcher said he felt good and was given positive feedback from the batters he faced.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Arenado feels the moment after first spring training homerun | Sporting News Emotional start of the spring training.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Just over half ball/strike challenges successful on first day of spring training games

Just over half the ball/strike challenges were successful on the first day of spring training games as Major League Baseball prepared for the first regular-season use of the automa...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

What D-backs' Win Over Rockies Told Us About ABS Challenge System The Arizona Diamondbacks jumped right into the action with MLB's new Automatic Balls and Strikes challenge system during their 3-2 win over...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Geraldo Perdomo - Three PAs in spring opener Perdomo batted second and went 1-for-3 in Friday's Cactus League opener against the Rockies.

Impact Perdomo should be a regular presence in spring lineups over the next two weeks, before he joins the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic. He's expected to bat leadoff against right-handers and second against left-handers for Arizona during the regular season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ketel Marte - Hitless in Cactus League opener Marte batted leadoff and went 0-for-3 in Friday's spring game against Colorado.

Impact Marte should get significant plate appearances over the next two weeks before he leaves camp to participate in the World Baseball Classic for the Dominican Republic.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Arenado - Homers in preseason opener Arenado went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Friday's Cactus League opener against the Rockies.

Impact It might seem odd that a starting position player would play in the first spring game, but Arenado needs to get the work in before suiting up for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic. Arenado is looking for a bounce-back season in the desert after two consecutive seasons of diminished power.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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