ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS NEWS

Geraldo Perdomo - Working out of slump Perdomo went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 9-3 win over the Rockies.

Impact Perdomo has hits in two straight contests after experiencing a nasty nine-game slump during which the rookie was hitless over 27 at-bats. He also endured a 1-for-22 start to the season. Arizona coaches are not surprised by Perdomo's struggles against MLB pitching and have been working on the finer points of hitting when time permits, Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic reports. However, with Perdomo the everyday shortstop while Nick Ahmed (shoulder) is done for the season, he won't get a lot of downtime.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Buddy Kennedy - Continues at 2B Kennedy made a fifth consecutive start at second base Friday and went 0-for-4 in a 9-3 win over the Rockies.

Impact Kennedy is the beneficiary of the Diamondbacks keeping Ketel Marte at designated hitter as the club's usual starter at second base works his way back from a hamstring strain. With Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reporting that Marte will remain DH through the current series against Colorado, Kennedy is in line for at least two more starts at second base. He's batting .152 over 11 games since having his contract selected.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ketel Marte - Remains DH through weekend Marte will continue to serve as the designated hitter at least through the current series against the Rockies, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact The Diamondbacks are being extra cautious with Marte, who sustained a hamstring injury more than two weeks ago. He's since returned but served as the DH in seven games played. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo mentioned giving Marte a day off in the coming days.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks bring 1-0 series lead over Rockies into game 2

The Arizona Diamondbacks lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Peralta nails as D-backs rake against Rox DENVER -- When he criticized his hitters' approach at the plate following Wednesday's loss to the Padres, D-backs manager Torey Lovullo said...

JULY 2, 2022 • MLB.COM

Rockies drop series opener to Diamondbacks, 9-3, as Antonio Senzatela exits early with shoulder issue DENVER — Two batters into Friday’s series opener against the Diamondbacks, it was clear Antonio Senzatela wasn’t sharp.

JULY 2, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Josh Rojas - Keeps line moving in win Rojas went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk and two runs scored in Friday's 9-3 win over the Rockies.

Impact Rojas has posted multiple hits in three of his last four games, going 7-for-18 (.389) in that span. He was effective at keeping the line moving Friday, again serving in the leadoff role. The versatile 28-year-old is up to a .260/.326/.385 slash line with four home runs, 18 RBI, 27 runs scored, seven doubles and five stolen bases through 46 contests, and he's claimed a near-everyday role at third base with his solid hitting.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carson Kelly - Pops second homer Kelly went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 9-3 win over the Rockies.

Impact Kelly's two homers this year have come in his last three games. He's shown modest improvement lately, going 7-for-36 (.194) in his last 10 contests compared to a season batting average of .134 in 32 games. The catcher has added nine RBI, nine runs scored and three doubles, and it appears he'll continue to share time with Jose Herrera behind the dish. The two backstops have split time fairly evenly of late with neither of them hitting consistently enough to command a larger role.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Peralta - Clubs 10th homer Peralta went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 9-3 win over the Rockies.

Impact Peralta has gone 8-for-21 (.381) with a pair of homers, two doubles, four RBI and four runs scored in his last six contests. He knocked a solo shot in the sixth inning and added an RBI double in the eighth in Friday's win. The veteran outfielder is slashing .248/.316/.464 with 10 long balls, 31 RBI, 23 runs scored, a stolen base and 16 doubles through 247 plate appearances, though it appears he'll continue to be limited to the strong side of a platoon in left field.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alek Thomas - Homer, triple in win Thomas went 2-for-5 with a home run, a triple, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 9-3 win over the Rockies.

Impact Thomas entered Friday 1-for-16 across his previous five games. He put an end to that skid with an RBI triple in the first inning, and he added a two-run blast in the seventh to pad Arizona's lead. The three-bagger was the first of his major-league career. The rookie outfielder is now slashing .258/.315/.442 with seven homers, 19 RBI, 26 runs scored and four stolen bases through 178 plate appearances. Thomas had a 12-game hitting streak during June, so he's found some success at the plate early in his career and will look to get back on track in July.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Merrill Kelly strong in start ad Diamondbacks cruise by Rockies avid Peralta, Alek Thomas and Carson Kelly homered, and Merrill Kelly pitched seven strong innings Friday night to lead the Arizona Diamondb...

JULY 2, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Merrill Kelly - Collects seventh win Kelly (7-5) allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and a walk with three strikeouts in seven innings, earning the win Friday versus the Rockies.

Impact Kelly has alternated between good and bad starts over his last five games, with Friday being one of the better performances. He gave up a run on a double play in the fifth inning and a Ryan McMahon solo home run in the seventh, which was just the sixth homer Kelly's given up all year. The right-hander has a 3.46 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 74:31 K:BB in 91 innings across 16 starts. He's projected for a home start against the Giants next week.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks cruise 9-3 as Rockies lose another pitcher

David Peralta, Alek Thomas and Carson Kelly homered, and Merrill Kelly pitched seven strong innings to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 9-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies, who...

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks face the Rockies looking to end road losing streak

The Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Colorado Rockies looking to stop a three-game road losing streak

JULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pitching matchups for Arizona Diamondbacks-Colorado Rockies series in Denver The Diamondbacks and Rockies begin a three-game series at Coors Field in Denver on Friday night.

JUNE 30, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Corbin Carroll - Details on IL designation Carroll was placed on Double-A Amarillo's COVID-19 related injured list Tuesday, Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact News about Carroll's placement on the IL came to light Wednesday but details were sketchy. The outfielder had been away from the team to undergo dental work but wound up testing positive for COVID-19, which delayed the procedure, according to Arizona farm director Jesse Barfield. It's uncertain when Carroll can return or the exact nature of the dental procedure, which could extend his recovery time.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'Smarter at-bats' needed for D-backs to find consistency PHOENIX -- If the D-backs needed a reminder that there are no carryovers from one day to the next in baseball, they got one in Wednesday aft...

JUNE 30, 2022 • MLB.COM

Diamondbacks can't keep offensive momentum rolling in shutout loss to Padres The Diamondbacks were shut out in Wednesday's loss, buckling the momentum that they built in two straight high-scoring wins.

JUNE 30, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

'Vintage Clev' on display, dominates D-backs PHOENIX -- When Mike Clevinger walked off the field for the final time Wednesday afternoon, he experienced a different-yet-familiar feeling....

JUNE 30, 2022 • MLB.COM

Madison Bumgarner - Falls again to Padres Bumgarner (3-8) took the loss to the Padres on Wednesday, allowing one run on four hits and three walks while striking out four over five innings.

Impact Bumgarner dropped a second straight decision against San Diego, though the results were better this time around (one earned run compared to four last week). The lefty has done a good job limiting walks for the most part this season, but the homers (12 allowed in 79.1 innings) combined with a low strikeout rate suggest there is regression coming to his 3.63 ERA. Bumgarner lines up for another home start early next week when his former team, the Giants, come to the desert.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clevinger 1-hit ball for 6 innings, Padres beat Diamondbacks

Mike Clevinger outpitched Madison Bumgarner by throwing one-hit ball for six innings in his longest outing of the year, leading the San Diego Padres over the Arizona Diamondbacks 4...

JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Corbin Carroll - Injured, won't skip Triple-A Carroll, who is on the 7-day injured list at Double-A Amarillo with an undisclosed injury, won't skip over Triple-A on his way to the majors, according to assistant general manager...

Impact There is no public news for why Carroll is on the injured list, but this interview seems to rule out the possibility that Carroll could pull a Michael Harris and bypass Triple-A on his way to the majors. He is hitting .313/.430/.643 with 16 home runs and 20 steals in 58 games at Double-A.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carson Kelly - Takes seat Wednesday Kelly isn't in the lineup Wednesday against San Diego.

Impact Kelly is getting a day off after he went 2-for-6 with a homer, a double, four RBI, three runs and a walk over the last two games. Jose Herrera is starting at catcher and batting ninth.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pavin Smith - Out of lineup Wednesday Smith isn't starting Wednesday against the Padres.

Impact Although right-hander Mike Clevinger is on the mound for San Diego on Wednesday, Smith will retreat to the bench for the fourth time in the last five games. Ketel Marte is serving as the designated hitter while Buddy Kennedy starts at the keystone.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ketel Marte - On base four times Marte went 2-for-3 with two walks and two runs scored in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Padres.

Impact Marte once again served as the designated hitter as he works his way back from a hamstring injury. He was never tested on the base paths, scoring easily from second base on Buddy Kennedy's double in the seventh inning and walking home from third base when Carson Kelly was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the eighth. This was the fifth straight game in which Marte served as the DH, and he's 4-for-15 with eight walks during that stretch.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE