ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS NEWS

Diego Castillo - Back in majors The Diamondbacks recalled Castillo from Triple-A Reno on Monday.

Impact Josh Rojas was sent to Seattle as part of the Paul Sewald trade, so Castillo will join the major-league squad to make up for lost depth. The 25-year-old infielder has yet to play in a big-league game this season, but he's slashed .340/.442/.450 across 370 plate appearances in Triple-A.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Lewis - Recalled to Arizona The Diamondbacks recalled Lewis from Triple-A Reno on Monday.

Impact With Dominic Canzone headed to Seattle as part of the Paul Sewald deal, Arizona will bring up Lewis to fill the gaps in its active roster. Lewis holds a 1.040 OPS through 181 plate appearances in Triple-A this season, but he's had minimal success in the majors since 2022.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Sewald trade reaction: Arizona Diamondbacks get 'legit' closer from Seattle Mariners Was the Arizona Diamondbacks' trade for Paul Sewald a good one? Check out the social media reaction to the deal with the Seattle Mariners.

JULY 31, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Paul Sewald - Dealt to Arizona The Mariners traded Sewald to the Diamondbacks on Monday in exchange for Dominic Canzone, Josh Rojas and Ryan Bliss, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact This is a great landing spot for Sewald as it pertains to his fantasy value, as he shouldn't have any competition for saves in Arizona. The Diamondbacks had been using a committee approach to the ninth inning, and Sewald has a 2.93 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 21 saves in 43 innings this season. He also has 55 career saves and is under team control through the 2024. season.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slade Cecconi - Set to join big-league rotation The Diamondbacks plan to call up Cecconi from Triple-A Reno this week to replace the injured Tommy Henry (elbow) in the rotation, John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM Arizona Sports reports.

Impact Arizona has yet to confirm that Cecconi will be promoted, but the 24-year-old right-hander is expected to be formally called up Wednesday to start or serve as a primary pitcher later that day in San Francisco. While pitching in the hitter-friendly confines of the Pacific Coast League, Cecconi has posted a 6.38 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 103 innings. Keeping the ball in the yard (2.01 HR/9) has been an issue for Cecconi, but he's done a decent job of making bats miss (23.1 K%) while also keeping his walks in check (6.4 BB%). Cecconi could have some longevity in the Arizona rotation if he comes through with a serviceable outing in his MLB debut.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona Diamondbacks MLB trade deadline 2023 updates, speculation, rumors, news Speculation and rumors are swirling around the Arizona Diamondbacks before Tuesday's 2023 MLB trade deadline. Keep track of the latest on th...

JULY 31, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Giants vs. Diamondbacks Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 31

Preview the July 31 matchup between the San Francisco Giants and Arizona Diamondbacks with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and m...

JULY 31, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Slade Cecconi - Could be rotation fill-in Cecconi is the most likely internal candidate to fill the rotation spot made available after the Diamondbacks placed Tommy Henry (elbow) on the injured list, Nick Piecoro of the Ar...

Impact Given the high asking price for starting pitching on the trade market, the Diamondbacks may opt to use internal candidates to fill in for Henry, who will miss at least 15 days. Cecconi's overall numbers at Triple-A Reno don't excite -- 4-8, 6.38 ERA, 2.0 HR/9 -- but the right-hander's work since the middle of June shows improvement. Another righty, Bryce Jarvis, is also being considered.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Sulser - Used immediately off IL Sulser allowed one run on two hits over one inning in Sunday's 4-0 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Sulser was activated off the injured list Sunday and used right away in a low-leverage spot. The right-hander mopped up the ninth inning of Arizona's eighth loss in 10 games.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks visit the Giants to start 4-game series

The San Francisco Giants host the Arizona Diamondbacks to open a four-game series

JULY 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Merrill Kelly - Yields three runs in loss Kelly (9-5) allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks over five innings Sunday, striking out six and taking a loss against Seattle.

Impact All three runs scored against Kelly came in the first two innings but he eventually settled in and retired the final eight batters he faced. The 34-year-old righty has given up three or fewer runs in 15 of his 18 starts this season, resulting in a 3.23 ERA over 106 frames. He's allowed four runs in two starts since returning from a month-long stint on the injured list. Kelly's next outing is projected to be in Minnesota.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'We've got to win': D-backs flip focus to Giants PHOENIX -- The D-backs' day started off on the wrong foot when they learned they would be without the services of left-hander Tommy Henry fo...

JULY 31, 2023 • MLB.COM

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JULY 31, 2023 • MLB.COM

Mariners take series from Diamondbacks to wrap up 4-2 road trip PHOENIX — The trend seemed to start, or perhaps really get noticed, in the prime of Felix Hernandez’s magical career.

JULY 31, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

D-Backs put LPH Tommy Henry on IL, reinstate RHP Cole Sulser The Arizona Diamondbacks placed left-handed Tommy Henry on the 15-day injured list Sunday with left elbow inflammation.

JULY 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Carson Kelly - Not starting Sunday Kelly is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact The 29-year-old has worked as Arizona's primary backstop since Gabriel Moreno (shoulder) landed on the injured list, but Kelly has just a .174/.194/.232 slash line in 72 plate appearances this season. Jose Herrera will take over behind the plate for Sunday's series finale versus Seattle.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jake McCarthy - Not in Sunday's lineup McCarthy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus Seattle.

Impact McCarthy has a .721 OPS through 14 games in the second half and will head to the bench Sunday against Mariners righty Luis Castillo. Dominic Canzone will start in right field and bat fifth in McCarthy's absence.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alek Thomas - On bench Sunday Thomas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Thomas has a .256/.273/.442 slash line in 12 games since the All-Star break, and he'll take a seat Sunday with righty Luis Castillo taking the mound for Seattle. Corbin Carrol will shift to center field while Lourdes Gurriel and Dominic Canzone start in the corner outfield.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Sulser - Comes off injured list The Diamondbacks reinstated Sulser (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Sunday.

Impact Sulser won a spot in Arizona's Opening Day bullpen but made just three appearances before landing on the IL on April 7 with a right shoulder strain. After a lengthy recovery followed by a near-month-long rehab assignment between the rookie-level Arizona Complex League and Triple-A Reno, Sulser is finally ready to rejoin the Diamondbacks. Even though Arizona's closing situation remains somewhat unsettled, Sulser isn't expected to factor into the late-inning mix right away and may have to settle for lower-leverage work initially.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tommy Henry - Moved to IL with inflamed elbow The Diamondbacks placed Henry on the 15-day injured list Sunday with left elbow inflammation.

Impact With a 4.15 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 7.6 K-BB% over 89 innings this season, Henry was already miscast as a mid-rotation starter for the pitching-starved Diamondbacks, but his move to the IL is a huge loss nonetheless. Per Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com, manager Torey Lovullo said Henry won't require surgery after an MRI ruled out any structural damage to his elbow, but the southpaw will still be barred from throwing for about a week before Arizona outlines a more precise timeline for his return. Henry seems likely to spend more than the minimum 15 days on the shelf.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dominic Canzone - Delivers key hit in win Canzone went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Saturday's 4-3 win over Seattle.

Impact Canzone singled through a drawn-in infield to score Corbin Carroll from third base for the game-winning run in the top of the eighth inning. It was the third consecutive start for Canzone, who delivered two hits in all three with four RBI. All three starts have come at designated hitter, a position that's largely been handled by Lourdes Gurriel and Evan Longoria (back). Given Canzone's hot bat, along with Longoria on the injured and Gurriel slumping, he could get more opportunities in the short term.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Corbin Carroll - Ignites rally Carroll went 0-for-1 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 4-3 win over Seattle.

Impact Seattle reliever Andres Munoz walked Carroll to lead off the eighth inning, then balked him to second base before Carroll swiped third. That put him in position to come home on Dominic Canzone's single through a drawn-in infield. It was the 32nd steal of the season for Carroll, who's registered thefts in three consecutive games.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Rojas - Starts Saturday Rojas started at third base and went 0-for-3 in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Mariners.

Impact Rojas returned to the majors after the Diamondbacks placed Evan Longoria (back) on the injured list Saturday. The lefty-hitting Rojas will share the hot corner with the righty-swinging Emmanuel Rivera, thought it's uncertain if it will be a strict right-lefty platoon.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Ginkel - Earns win Ginkel (4-0) struck out three over 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the win over Seattle on Saturday.

Impact Ginkel entered a tie game to begin the eighth inning and struck out the side before the Diamondbacks took the lead in the bottom of the frame. It looked like he'd finish the game, but manager Torey Lovullo pulled Ginkel after he quickly retired the first batter in the ninth. Andrew Chafin was brought in to nail down the save, but he allowed a triple and a walk before Scott McGough recorded the final out. After the game, Lovullo lamented to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic what he termed "overmanaging" in using more relievers than was necessary. "I'm trying to get everybody involved, get people in a game and get them on a roll," he said. With several members of the bullpen struggling of late -- including Chafin and McGough -- Ginkel has been rolling.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks and Mariners meet, winner secures 3-game series

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JULY 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS