Padres' Manny Machado ejected for arguing pitch-clock violation
Manny Machado was ejected from the Padres' Tuesday game against the Diamondbacks for arguing a strike three that came on a pitch-clock viola...APRIL 4, 2023
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS 89-73 · 2024 3RD IN NL WEST
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Nick Ahmed - Sitting against San Diego Ahmed is not in the Diamondbacks' starting lineup Tuesday versus the Padres.
Impact Geraldo Perdomo will take a turn at shortstop and bat eighth against the Padres and right-hander Yu Darvish. Ahmed is 4-for-12 (.333) with one double and one RBI through four games played this season.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gabriel Moreno - Not in lineup Tuesday Moreno is not in the Diamondbacks' starting lineup Tuesday against the Padres.
Impact Moreno had a huge spring, but he's gone 2-for-13 (.154) with three strikeouts and zero walks through four real games this season. Jose Herrera will start at catcher and bat ninth Tuesday versus the Padres and right-hander Yu Darvish.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Evan Longoria - Hits first dinger of season Longoria went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 5-4 loss against the Padres.
Impact After sitting Sunday, Longoria was back in the starting lineup Monday and smacked his first home run as a Diamondback. The veteran has struggled with injuries, playing less than 90 games in three straight seasons (all with San Francisco), but if he can stay on the field, he figures to see plenty of plate appearances with his new squad.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Corbin Carroll - Three hits in loss Carroll went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored during Monday's 5-4 loss against San Diego.
Impact Carroll tied the game at 3 with a solo shot in the top of the seventh, marking his first homer of the season. The 2019 first-round pick made his MLB debut in 2022 and was solid in limited action, posting 27 hits (15 extra-base knocks), 14 RBI, eight walks and two stolen bases in 32 games (115 plate appearances).
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ryne Nelson - Allows three runs in loss Nelson did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks over five innings in a 5-4 loss against San Diego. He struck out three.
Impact Nelson gave up a two-run homer to Juan Soto in the first and an RBI single to Manny Machado in the second, but he settled down after that and finished with three scoreless frames. The 2019 second-round pick made his MLB debut late last year, posting a 1.47 ERA and 0.82 WHIP with a 16:6 K:BB across three starts (18.1 innings), but he figures to face a little adversity in his first full campaign. Given the opponent, Nelson's 2023 debut was solid, but it doesn't get much easier for the rookie, who's scheduled to pitch next against the Dodgers on Sunday.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Pfaadt - Cedes four long balls Pfaadt allowed five runs on six hits while striking out seven over 3.2 innings in Sunday's start for Triple-A Reno.
Impact Pfaadt was hit hard in his season debut for the Aces, giving up four home runs before departing. In other ways, it was a typical Pfaadt outing in that he didn't walk a batter and got seven of 11 outs via the strikeout. The right-hander was in the mix for the final rotation spot in training camp and could see his way up to MLB at some point in 2023.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Joe Mantiply - Throwing bullpens Mantiply (shoulder) has thrown two bullpen sessions since opening the season on the 15-day injured list, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Mantiply is eligible to come off the IL on April 11. The left-hander was a key piece of the bullpen last season but at this point is not considered a closer candidate.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Ginkel - Making adjustments Ginkel believes he might have tipped his pitches Saturday against the Dodgers and plans to make adjustments, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Images posted by Eno Sarris of The Athletic appeared to show patterns of Ginkel's right wrist and arms indicating when he'd throw a slider or fastball. "It definitely makes it easier for them if they know what's coming," Ginkel said on Monday. "It's a totally different outing if that doesn't happen. I'll make some adjustments today." The reliever allowed three runs on two hits, including a home run to Trayce Thompson, in a 10-1 loss.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Madison Bumgarner - Arm checks out fine Bumgarner's left arm showed no structural damage after undergoing in MRI on Monday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. The left-hander is on track to make his next sched...
Impact Bumgarner was seen talking with trainers during his first start of the season but stayed in the game. Following the game and after seeing Bumgarner's velocity down a couple of ticks, the club opted to have the arm checked out and is chalking it up to to "fatigue." The pitcher plans to throw his between-starts bullpen this week in preparation for his second start against Los Angeles. In the first start, the Dodgers got to him for five runs in four innings.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scott McGough - Blows saves, takes loss McGough (0-1) was tagged with Monday's loss after allowing two runs on two hits without retiring a batter in a 5-4 loss to the Padres.
Impact McGough, looking to earn a second save in as many games, served up back-to-back home runs to David Dahl and Ha-Seong Kim, turning a potential comeback win into a crushing walkoff loss. "You just try to keep level-headed, come back to work tomorrow," he told Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. The scene was a throwback to 2022 when the Diamondbacks were walked off 11 times and suffered 41 relief losses, both tied for most in the majors. McGough has been through this rodeo before -- as a high-leverage reliever in Japan -- and knows how to bounce back.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Padres try to keep home win streak alive, host the Diamondbacks
The San Diego Padres, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Arizona DiamondbacksAPRIL 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back-to-back homers push Padres past Diamondbacks for 5-4 win The Padres had hardly stopped celebrating David Dahl's pinch-hit heroics when Ha-Seong Kim sent a pitch through the cold night and into the...
APRIL 4, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Padres 1st MLB team to walk off on back-to-back HRs by 8-9
Pinch-hitter David Dahl and Kim Ha-seong hit consecutive home runs opening the bottom of the ninth inning, and the San Diego Padres stunned the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4APRIL 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Geraldo Perdomo - Sitting against lefty Monday Perdomo is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres.
Impact Perdomo has made two starts to Nick Ahmed's three through the Diamondbacks' first five games, but the former is still shaping up as the team's preferred option at shortstop. All three of the switch-hitting Perdomo's absences have come against left-handed pitchers, so the 23-year-old should see his playing time pick up once Arizona starts facing off against the righty-heavy rotations that the majority of teams deploy.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Rojas - Takes seat against lefty Rojas is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres.
Impact The lefty-hitting Rojas will sit for the third time in five games this season, with all of his absences coming against left-handed pitching. Despite his lower usage thus far, Rojas should see the larger share of playing time at third base this season while the righty-hitting Evan Longoria seemingly fills a short-side platoon role.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alek Thomas - Sitting out Monday Thomas is not in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Monday's game in San Diego.
Impact Thomas has now been on the bench for two of his team's three games versus left-handers so far this season. He's also hitless in nine plate appearances, which isn't helping his bid for playing time. Corbin Carroll will slide over to center field Monday, with Lourdes Gurriel playing left and Kyle Lewis being used in the designated hitter spot.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Druw Jones - Cleared for start of MiLB season Jones (shoulder) has been cleared to join Single-A Visalia for the start of the California League season Thursday.
Impact The No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 First-Year Player Draft, Jones didn't make his professional debut last summer after tearing the labrum of his left (non-throwing) shoulder during a batting practice session and requiring surgery. While the 19-year-old Jones looked as though he could be a candidate to remain at extended spring training in Arizona for the start of the California League season, he apparently completed his rehab program without any complications and should be ready to handle an everyday role in the outfield for the Single-A club.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
MLB power rankings: Braves, Yankees, Mets dominate opening weekend
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APRIL 3, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
Zach Davies - Five solid innings Davies did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks across five innings during a 2-1 win over the Dodgers. He struck out four.
Impact Davies gave up a two-out, solo home run to Will Smith in the bottom of the first inning but steadied the ship and cruised through five innings. It was a solid first outing for the veteran right-hander, who struggled mightily during spring training. Across 27 starts with Arizona in 2022, Davies posted a 4.09 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with a 102:52 K:BB over 134.1 innings.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andrew Chafin - Snags win in finale Chafin (1-0) allowed one walk and struck out two over a scoreless two-thirds of an inning, picking up the win in Sunday's 2-1 victory over the Dodgers.
Impact Chafin's work bridged the bottom of the eighth and top of the ninth innings in his second late-game appearance in as many outings. After he earned the save Friday, Chafin gave way to Scott McGough on Sunday.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scott McGough - Earns first save McGough struck out one over a scoreless two-thirds of an inning to save Sunday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers.
Impact McGough dispatched the two hitters he faced on nine pitches to record the first save of his MLB career. He'd been a closer in Japan the last two seasons, and the Diamondbacks rolled the dice in bringing him back stateside. The right-hander impressed in the Cactus League, putting him in the mix to save games.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Corbin Carroll - Swipes three bags Carroll went 1-for-4 with a run scored and three stolen bases in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers.
Impact Carroll's speed played a part in both Arizona's runs. He stole second and third on consecutive pitches in the fifth inning before trotting home on Geraldo Perdomo's double. Then, after stealing second base with two outs in the ninth inning, Los Angeles first baseman Freddie Freeman played deep behind the bag, a situation that prompted Jake McCarthy to lay down a drag bunt which produced the game-winning run. Carroll, like many others in the Diamondbacks' lineup, is off to a slow start at the plate (3-for-14, .214) through four games.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jake McCarthy - Delivers game-winning hit McCarthy went 1-for-3 with an RBI, a stolen base and was hit by a pitch in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers.
Impact McCarthy laid down a drag bunt with two outs in the ninth for his first hit of the season, which delivered the game-winning run. Arizona's primary right fielder had not swung the bat well and decided to take a chance when Los Angeles first baseman Freddie Freeman dropped deep behind the bag. McCarthy went 1-for-10 during the season-opening four-game set in Los Angeles.
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