JUNE 19, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS 89-73 · 2024 3RD IN NL WEST
89-73 · 2024 3RD IN NL WEST
'Now we have two major leaguers in the family': D-Backs' Kennedy delivers dream Father's Day gift Buddy Kennedy's grandfather, Don Money, played 16 years in the majors from 1968 to 1983. This weekend, Kennedy became the family's second bi...
Daulton Varsho - Retreats to bench Sunday Varsho is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.
Impact Varsho will head to the bench for the series finale after he saw his seven-game hitting streak come to an end with an 0-for-3, two-strikeout showing in Saturday's 11-1 loss. Jordan Luplow will enter the outfield as a replacement for Varsho, who sits for the first time since June 8.
JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Carson Kelly - Sits out series finale Kelly is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.
Impact Kelly will take a seat after he went 3-for-16 with two walks, three RBI and two runs while starting behind the dish in five of the Diamondbacks' last six games. Jose Herrera will handle catching duties in the series finale.
JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ketel Marte - On bench again Sunday Marte (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.
Impact Marte's Grade 1 left hamstring strain hasn't forced him to the 10-day injured list yet, but he'll miss a third straight game in any event. Buddy Kennedy will draw the start at second base in place of Marte, who can be viewed as day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener in San Diego.
JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Self-reflective Weaver searching for answers after lopsided loss PHOENIX -- He had departed the game long before it was over and had a couple of hours to digest things, but D-backs right-hander Luke Weaver...
JUNE 19, 2022 • MLB.COM
Diamondbacks play the Twins in series rubber match
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Minnesota Twins play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesJUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Luke Weaver - Shelled by Twins Weaver (1-1) took the loss during Saturday's 11-1 defeat at the hands of the Twins, allowing nine runs on 10 hits and one walk with five strikeouts in 3.2 innings.
Impact Making his first start of 2022, Weaver retired six of seven through two innings, but everything fell apart in the third. The 28-year-old surrendered six runs on six hits, then was sent back out for the fourth and permitted three more runs on four hits before being relieved. In limited work this year, Weaver has allowed 11 runs on 19 baserunners with nine strikeouts in 7.1 innings. He's currently slated to start against Detroit next weekend, though another poor outing could get Weaver relegated to long relief.
JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sánchez slugs long homer, Twins pound Diamondbacks 11-1
Gary Sánchez smashed a long two-run homer that capped a six-run third inning, Dylan Bundy threw eight effective innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-1JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ketel Marte - Day-to-day with Grade 1 strain Marte has a Grade 1 left lateral hamstring strain and is considered day-to-day, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Impact He has been sidelined since Wednesday and was hitting .306/.390/.500 with one home run over his last 10 games. The team will see how Marte progresses over the next day or two before deciding if a roster move needs to be made.
JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Luplow is hitting below .200. Why the Arizona Diamondbacks are okay with that Jordan Luplow has hit a .183 in 93 at-bats. But he's also been an impact bat when the Arizona Diamondbacks need him to be.
JUNE 19, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Ketel Marte - Remains out of lineup Marte (hamstring) isn't starting Saturday against Minnesota.
Impact Marte is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game after exiting Wednesday's game against the Reds due to hamstring tightness. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but Buddy Kennedy will start at the keystone and bat sixth.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks play the Twins leading series 1-0
The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Minnesota Twins, leading the series 1-0JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dick Howser Trophy Winners Presented by The Game Headwear 2022 — Ivan Melendez, 1b, Texas 2021 — Kevin Kopps, rhp, Arkansas 2020 — None 2019 — Adley Rutschman, c, Oreg...
JUNE 18, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Jake Hager - Three-hit effort in win Hager went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 7-2 win over the Twins.
Impact Hager's three hits were all singles. In the fourth inning, an error after one of his singles led to two runs for the Diamondbacks, and he added a bases-loaded RBI single in the fifth. The 29-year-old recorded his first multi-hit game Friday. He's likely to remain in a utility role while in the majors, as he's hitting just .219/.342/.250 through 39 plate appearances this season.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Luplow - Homers twice Friday Luplow went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Friday's 7-2 win over the Twins.
Impact Luplow gave the Diamondbacks the lead twice, hitting a two-run blast in the first inning and a solo shot in the third. Prior to Friday, he had gone 4-for-24 in 10 games in June. The outfielder hasn't had a lot of success at the plate with a .183/.287/.495 slash line, but he's managed nine homers, 18 RBI, 19 runs scored and four stolen bases across 108 plate appearances. He's likely to make most of his starts against left-handed pitchers in the short side of a platoon with David Peralta in left field.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks use long ball, small ball to thump Twins in series opener Jordan Luplow hit two home runs and Madison Bumgarner got his first win since May 10 in the Diamondbacks' 7-2 victory over Minnesota on Frid...
JUNE 18, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Madison Bumgarner - Yields nine hits in win Bumgarner (3-6) allowed two runs on nine hits and a walk with three strikeouts in six innings, picking up the win Friday over the Twins.
Impact The nine hits allowed were a season high for Bumgarner, but he was able to effectively limit the damage. The win snapped his four-start losing streak. The veteran southpaw now has a 3.45 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 48:23 K:BB across 70.1 innings in 14 starts overall. He's projected for a tough road start in San Diego next week.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Luplow slugs 2 HRs, Diamondbacks top Twins 7-2
Jordan Luplow homered twice to back Madison Bumgarner and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Photos: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Minnesota Twins series Images from the Arizona Diamondbacks' series against the Minnesota Twins from June 17-19 at Chase Field.
JUNE 18, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
D-Backs' Ian Kennedy hopes new splitter can balance out his repertoire Diamondbacks reliever Ian Kennedy hopes his new splitter can ease his reliance on his fastball.
JUNE 18, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Pavin Smith - Day off Friday Smith isn't starting Friday's game against the Twins.
Impact Smith went 0-for-18 with a run, an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts over his last six games and will get a breather Friday. Buddy Kennedy is serving as the designated hitter and batting sixth.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ketel Marte - On bench Friday Marte (hamstring) isn't in the lineup Friday against the Twins.
Impact Marte exited Wednesday's game against the Reds due to hamstring tightness and will be out of the lineup following Thursday's off day. Jake Hager is starting at the keystone and batting eighth.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Humberto Castellanos - Transferred to 60-day IL Castellanos (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday.
Impact Castellanos hit the 15-day injured list at the start of June due to a strained right elbow. He still lacks a precise return date, though it's now clear that he won't be returning until the final day of July at the earliest. The transaction clears space on the 40-man roster for the Diamondbacks to select Buddy Kennedy's contract.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
David Peralta - Takes seat Friday Peralta isn't starting Friday against the Twins.
Impact Peralta will get a breather after he went 3-for-9 with two doubles, two runs, two RBI and a stolen base over the last two games. Jordan Luplow is starting in left field and batting third.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jake McCarthy - Optioned to Triple-A McCarthy was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Friday.
Impact He was losing out on playing time against right-handed pitchers since the return of Carson Kelly, which pushed Daulton Varsho to the outfield. This will allow McCarthy to get everyday reps at Triple-A. He slashed .228/.282/.405 with three home runs, one steal and a 34.9 percent strikeout rate in 79 MLB at-bats.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
