ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS NEWS

Buddy Kennedy - Involved in comeback win Kennedy went 1-for-3 with a double, three RBI and was hit by a pitch in Tuesday's 7-6 win over San Diego.

Impact Kennedy drove in two runs during Arizona's four-run seventh inning and knocked in another when he was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the eighth. He was an integral component to the Diamondbacks erasing a six-run deficit with seven runs over the final three innings. Kennedy continues to get starts at second base while Ketel Marte works his way back from a hamstring injury that's limited him to designated hitter duty.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Smith - Fires three scoreless frames Smith allowed three hits and struck out four over three scoreless relief innings in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Padres.

Impact Smith held San Diego off the scoreboard for three innings, which gave Arizona hitters the opportunity to erase a 6-0 deficit for the win. While Smith's ERA is 5.11, the left-hander has whittled that down from a horrendous start that prompted the organization to demote him to Triple-A Reno. Since May 1, when the Diamondbacks brought him back to the majors as a multi-inning reliever, Smith sports a 3.27 ERA over 33 relief innings. He may get consideration for a move into the rotation following the team's decision place Zach Davies (shoulder inflammation) on the 15-day injured list.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas Keuchel - Will get another start Arizona manager Torey Lovullo confirmed Tuesday that Keuchel will get another start, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact This news may have been expected, but Lovullo's comments suggest Keuchel is still in an audition phase. The left-hander made his Diamondbacks' debut last Sunday, giving up four runs in 4.1 innings. The 15 swinging strikes induced were more than he registered in any of his eight starts while with the White Sox. Keuchel will likely remain in the rotation going forward, particularly after Arizona placed starter Zach Davies on the injured list with shoulder inflammation. He's expected to start Sunday in Colorado but could be moved up to take Davies' spot Saturday.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Melancon - Snares win Tuesday Melancon (3-6) earned the win Tuesday over the Padres. He struck out two and walked one in a scoreless inning.

Impact Melancon was the beneficiary of the Diamondbacks' comeback, which culminated in a walkoff in the ninth inning. The 37-year-old hasn't logged a save since June 3, but that's been due to a lack save situations rather than performance, though he hasn't been all that sharp. The veteran reliever has a 5.47 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 15:7 K:BB through 26.1 innings. He's 11-for-13 in saves chances.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zac Gallen - Escapes with no-decision Gallen allowed six runs on seven hits and two walks with two strikeouts in five innings, taking a no-decision Tuesday versus the Padres.

Impact Gallen gave up all six runs in the fifth inning, but he was let off the hook when the Diamondbacks rallied for seven runs over the final three frames. This was the third time Gallen's allowed six runs this year, but he hasn't allowed more than two runs in any of his other 11 starts. He's posted a 3.32 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 73:21 K:BB across 76 innings overall. The right-hander will look to bounce back next week in a projected home start versus the Giants.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Diamondbacks

The San Diego Padres head into the matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks after losing three in a row

JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arizona Diamondbacks rally from 6-run deficit, walk off San Diego Padres 7-6 Josh Rojas scored the winning run in the ninth as the Arizona Diamondbacks capped a comeback from six runs down to beat the San Diego Padres...

JUNE 29, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Diamondbacks rally from 6-run deficit to beat Padres 7-6

Josh Rojas scored the winning run in the ninth inning when shortstop C

JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Statcast expected hitting stats: Christian Walker is MLB's unluckiest hitter Michael Salfino looks at Statcast's expected stats to uncover the most unlucky, and lucky, hitters to this point in the 2022 campaign.

JUNE 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sean Poppen - Back in big leagues Poppen was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact The 28-year-old was optioned to Reno on Sunday but will quickly rejoin Arizona with Zach Davies (shoulder) headed to the injured list. Poppen has appeared in 22 games for the Diamondbacks this year and has a 2.91 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB over 21.2 innings.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Davies - Out with shoulder inflammation Davies was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right shoulder inflammation, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Davies presumably sustained the injury Saturday during his last start, when he gave up three runs (two earned) on five hits with two strikeouts and one walk over five innings. It's unclear exactly how long the 29-year-old is expected to be sidelined, though he'll be eligible to return from the injured list July 11.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pavin Smith - On bench against lefty Smith will sit against lefty Sean Manaea and the Padres on Tuesday.

Impact Smith was close to a true everyday player early in the season but has now been on the bench against the last four southpaws the Diamondbacks have faced. He owns a 61 wRC+ against lefties over the course of his career and a 102 wRC+ against righties, so avoiding same-sided pitching may be good for him.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Geraldo Perdomo - Day off Tuesday Perdomo will sit Tuesday against the Padres.

Impact Perdomo sits after going hitless in his last nine games. Jake Hager will take over at shortstop.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Peralta - Hits bench against lefty Peralta will sit against southpaw Sean Manaea and the Padres on Tuesday.

Impact Peralta has now been on the bench against the last eight lefties the Diamondbacks have faced. Jordan Luplow will get the start in left field in his absence.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks hitters hoping latest lengthy slump a thing of past The Diamondbacks can only hope Sunday’s offensive outburst is a sign that they are ready to move past their latest prolonged skid.

JUNE 28, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Deyvison De Los Santos - Has himself a week De Los Santos recorded three hits in five separate games for Single-A Visalia last week, earning a spot on the Pipeline Prospect Team of the Week, Tylor Maun of MLB.com reports.

Impact De Los Santos went 15-for-26 with two home runs, one triple, six RBI and six runs scored over six games against Inland Empire. Overall, the corner infielder is slashing .315/.355/.508 with 11 homers and 56 RBI over 61 games for the Rawhide. Standing at 6-foot-1 and 185-pounds, the 19-year-old has the body for power. The Diamondbacks hope his body lets him stick at third base, but there remains a chance he outgrows the position and has to move across the diamond to first base.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Smith leads Diamondbacks against the Padres following 4-hit game

The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the San Diego Padres after Pavin Smith had four hits against the Tigers on Sunday

JUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dominic Fletcher - Scorching all season long Fletcher is hitting .331/.407/.548 with four homers and a 17:28 BB:K through 31 games for Triple-A Reno.

Impact He put together a .346/.408/.591 line over 32 games in Double-A before getting promoted, and Fletcher hasn't missed a beat at the higher level. The younger brother of the Angels' David Fletcher, Dominic is similarly undersized at 5-foot-9 but has a little more pop in his bat; he's already hit more homers this year (11) than David ever has in a single campaign. The 24-year-old outfielder has made significant progress with his plate discipline, cutting his strikeout rate from 24.8 percent in 2021 to 18.5 percent this year -- a major factor in his improved results.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pitching matchups for Arizona Diamondbacks-San Diego Padres series at Chase Field The Arizona Diamondbacks will play a two-game set with the San Diego Padres on Tuesday and Wednesday at Chase Field.

JUNE 27, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Josh Rojas - Leads off again Rojas batted leadoff and went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-7 win over Detroit.

Impact This was the second straight game in the leadoff spot for Rojas, both against righties, as it appears manager Torey Lovullo is giving Daulton Varsho a break from that role. Since being hit on the right shoulder blade May 27, Varsho had gone 15-for-86 (.174) with a .428 OPS before delivering a pair of hits, including a three-run home run, Sunday. Rojas has experience as a leadoff batter -- a career 83 games started at the top of the order is his most of any spot in the order -- and has generally hit among the top three in the order since the middle of May. The infielder initially batted in the lower half of the order following a stay on the injured list that forced him to miss the first five weeks of the season.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ketel Marte - Not full speed yet Marte is taking ground balls and hitting during practice but is not yet up to full speed after missing time due to a hamstring injury, Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic report...

Impact Marte served as the designated hitter for a fifth consecutive game Sunday. The Diamondbacks are being careful with their starting second baseman, who's had a history over hamstring injuries. The team is off Monday, so the next chance for Marte to take the field is Tuesday against the Padres.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Peralta - Reaches base four times Peralta went 3-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Sunday's 11-7 win over the Tigers.

Impact Peralta's three hits were all singles. He's gone 5-for-11 across his last three games as he continues to play regularly versus right-handed pitchers. The three-hit effort Sunday lifted his batting average for the year to .245 with a .762 OPS, nine home runs, 29 RBI, 21 runs scored, 14 doubles and a stolen base in 236 plate appearances.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pavin Smith - Produces four hits, three RBI Smith went 4-for-5 with three RBI in Sunday's 11-7 win over the Tigers.

Impact Ketel Marte's continued presence as the designated hitter has cut into Smith's playing time lately. He made a case to get in the lineup more with four hits, all singles, including a go-ahead RBI knock in the sixth inning to spark Arizona's five-run rally. Smith has gone 7-for-16 (.438) in his last four contests, but he's slashing a meager .207/.288/.362 with nine home runs, 31 RBI, 20 runs scored and a stolen base in 64 games overall. Once Marte is able to play at second base, Smith should be able to resume his regular role as the primary DH.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carson Kelly - Knocks first homer Kelly went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-7 win over the Tigers.

Impact Kelly got the Diamondbacks on the board with his third-inning homer, which was his first in 30 contests this season. He added a game-tying sacrifice fly in the fifth. On top of his first long ball, this was the first time all year the catcher had multiple RBI or runs scored in a game. He's still hitting a paltry .122/.173/.178 with six RBI, seven runs scored and two doubles through 98 plate appearances. Kelly should continue to see about half of the playing time behind the dish in a timeshare with Jose Herrera while Daulton Varsho continues to play in the outfield regularly.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daulton Varsho - Goes yard in Sunday's win Varsho went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Sunday's 11-7 win over the Tigers.

Impact Varsho's 1-for-17 performance over his four previous games saw him drop down to seventh in the order. His homer Sunday was his first since June 10, though he picked up three doubles in 12 contests in the interim. The 25-year-old is up to a .239/.303/.417 slash line with 10 homers, 32 RBI, 34 runs scored and four stolen bases across 67 contests. While he's slipped out of the leadoff role, his ability to play in the outfield or behind the dish should keep him in the lineup on a near-daily basis.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE