ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS NEWS

Varsho, Smith help drive Arizona's 11-7 win over Detroit

Daulton Varsho hit a three-run homer, Pavin Smith had a career-high four hits and three RBIs and the Arizona Diamondbacks avoided a series sweep with a 11-7 win over the Detroit Ti...

JUNE 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks put up 11 runs, end five-game losing streak in win over Tigers The Diamondbacks hosted the Detroit Tigers in the finale of their three-game series on Sunday, and won it 11-7 with a season high 13 hits.

JUNE 26, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Jordan Lawlar - Back in action for Single-A club Lawlar (back) has gone 5-for-8 with a triple, two doubles, five runs, three RBI and a stolen base in two games for Single-A Visalia since returning from the 7-day injured list Wedn...

Impact Lawlar has resumed raking for Visalia since rejoining the full-season affiliate following a six-game rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. Before he was shut down for about three weeks with the back injury, Lawlar slashed .352/.461/.600 over 33 games at Single-A.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

J.B. Bukauskas - Begins rehab assignment Bukauskas (shoulder/hamstring) struck out a batter in a perfect inning Saturday in his first rehab appearance for the Diamondbacks' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate.

Impact Bukauskas has been on the 60-day injured list all season due to a Grade 2 shoulder strain, an injury he sustained in the spring. He had his timeline pushed back earlier in June after experiencing hamstring tightness, but he appears to have moved past that injury and has now resumed ramping back up from the shoulder injury. He'll likely make at least one more rehab appearance in the ACL before potentially moving up to a higher-level affiliate.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Weiss - Loses spot on 40-man roster Weiss was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Impact Weiss was added to the 40-man roster in November but failed to make the Opening Day roster, and he's been removed from the 40-man roster without seeing the majors. The 25-year-old has a 7.45 ERA, 2.28 WHIP and 10:7 K:BB in seven appearances for Triple-A Reno this year.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Poppen - Sent to Triple-A Poppen was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

Impact The right-hander has a 2.91 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB across 21.2 innings this season, but he'll lose his spot on the big-league roster to Dallas Keuchel, who is starting Sunday against Detroit. Poppen should receive another opportunity in the majors this year given his solid numbers.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alek Thomas - Receives Sunday off Thomas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Thomas started the past 16 games and will head to the bench Sunday after posting a .317/.388/.400 slash line during that stretch. Daulton Varsho will man center field while Pavin Smith starts in right.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona Diamondbacks offer respite for Globe family going through tough time On Saturday the Arizona Diamondbacks and Jordan Luplow offered a night of fun to a Globe family going through tough time after the loss of t...

JUNE 26, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Keuchel called up by Diamondbacks to start vs Tigers

Former Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel has been called up by the Arizona Diamondbacks from the minors to start against the Detroit Tigers

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dallas Keuchel - Contract selected for Sunday start Keuchel had his contract selected by the Diamondbacks and is starting Sunday's game versus the Tigers.

Impact Keuchel was let go by the White Sox in late May but quickly latched on with the Diamondbacks on a minor-league deal, and he'll join the big-league club after making two starts in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. The veteran left-hander posted a 7.88 ERA and 20:20 K:BB in 32 innings over his eight starts with Chicago to begin the year, but Arizona will hope the change of scenery can bring some different results.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Roger Clemens's Son Lifts Tigers Past D-Backs With First Career HR Detroit rookie Kody Clemens makes his first MLB home run memorable with a game-winner against Arizona.

JUNE 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Daulton Varsho - Slips down order Varsho batted seventh and went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's 6-3 loss to Detroit.

Impact Varsho batted leadoff in 47 of 66 games played, but he was dropped in the order Saturday while Josh Rojas moved to the top. He was hitless over 13 at-bats entering the game and batting .171 over the previous 23 contests, which may have played a role in the decision to have him bat seventh. It's unclear if this is a permanent move.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The Arizona Republic Diamondbacks radio broadcaster Chris Garagiola talks about his grandfather, MLB Hall of Famer Joe Garagiola, and carving out his own place in sports.

JUNE 26, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Dallas Keuchel - Starting Sunday Manager Torey Lovullo confirmed that Keuchel will be called up from the minors to start Sunday's game against the Tigers, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact The club needs to make room on the 40-man roster before calling up the veteran left-hander. Keuchel was designated for assignment by the White Sox on May 28 and was picked up by Arizona later that week. He made two starts with the Diamondbacks' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate, tossing 12 innings and striking out 17 between the two outings while conceding seven runs (six earned) on 12 hits and two walks.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks blow lead, drop 5th straight in loss to Tigers Kody Clemens hit his first major league home run to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday.

JUNE 26, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Diamondbacks aim to break losing streak in matchup with the Tigers

The Arizona Diamondbacks aim to break their five-game slide when they take on the Detroit Tigers

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buddy Kennedy - Scores run in return Kennedy (wrist) went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Tigers.

Impact Kennedy missed two games with left wrist discomfort, but he was able to play a full game at second base Saturday. He has a home run, four RBI, four runs scored and a triple through 22 plate appearances in his first seven big-league games. Kennedy should continue to compete with Jake Hager for playing time at second base until Ketel Marte, who is serving as the designated hitter while recovering from a hamstring injury, is ready to return to the field.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Peralta - Goes deep Saturday Peralta went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Tigers.

Impact Peralta gave the Diamondbacks a 2-1 lead with his fourth-inning blast off Tigers rookie starter Alex Faedo. After missing time earlier in the week with back discomfort, Peralta has gone 2-for-7 across his last two contests. The 34-year-old should continue to start in left field primarily versus right-handed pitchers. He's slashing .236/.303/.442 with nine homers, 29 RBI, 20 runs scored and a stolen base through 231 plate appearances.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Davies - Middling outing in no-decision Davies allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and a walk with two strikeouts in five innings, taking a no-decision versus the Tigers on Saturday.

Impact It wasn't really a good or bad start, instead treading the line of average for Davies as his winless run extended to eight starts. The right-hander has been fairly sharp in June, allowing 10 runs (nine earned) across 31.2 innings across five outings. Overall, he's at a 3.94 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 62:26 K:BB through 80 innings in 15 starts. Davies is projected for an unforgiving road start in Colorado next week.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clemens' first career homer lifts Tigers over D-Backs 6-3

Kody Clemens hit his first major league home run to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carson Kelly - Riding pine Saturday Kelly isn't starting Saturday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Kelly went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Friday and will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Jose Herrera is starting behind the plate and batting ninth.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pavin Smith - Remains on bench Smith isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Tigers.

Impact Smith went 3-for-23 with a homer, three runs, two RBI, two walks and two strikeouts over his last six games, and he'll take a seat for the third time in the last four matchups. Ketel Marte is serving as the designated hitter while Buddy Kennedy starts at the keystone.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Buddy Kennedy - Back in action Saturday Kennedy (wrist) is starting Saturday against the Tigers.

Impact Kennedy was out of the lineup in the last two games due to left wrist discomfort, but he appeared as a pinch hitter Friday and went 0-for-1 with a strikeout. He's starting at second base and batting sixth Saturday.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alek Thomas - Bats second against righty Thomas went 0-for-4 as the second batter in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Tigers.

Impact Arizona manager Torey Lovullo recently moved Thomas up in the order while Ketel Marte dealt with a hamstring injury, but it was unclear if the move would be a permanent one. In the two games Marte has played since the injury, Thomas was moved back down the order against a lefty and batted second against a righty.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Peralta - Garners hit in return Peralta went 1-for-3 with a walk in Friday's 5-1 loss to Detroit.

Impact Peralta returned to the lineup after missing the series against the Padres with back discomfort. He remains the primary left fielder, but lately Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo has sat the veteran outfielder against left-handers, instead going with Jordan Luplow.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE