ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS NEWS

Zac Gallen - Picks up first win Gallen (1-0) allowed two runs on five hits over 6.1 innings Monday, striking out five and earning a win over Miami.

Impact Gallen cruised through six shutout innings before running into some trouble in the seventh; he hit Avisail Garcia and Garrett Cooper before striking out Brian Anderson. Both Garcia and Cooper would come around to score with Noe Ramirez on the mound, ending Gallen's bid for a second straight scoreless performance. The 26-year-old owns a 1.27 ERA with a 19:4 K:BB on the year. Gallen is lined up to face the Rockies at home this weekend.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gallen out-pitches López, Diamondbacks outlast Marlins 5-4

Zac Gallen outpitched Pablo López as the Arizona Diamondbacks built a lead and held on to beat the Miami Marlins 5-4

MAY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Peralta, late-inning relief power Diamondbacks to series-opening win over Marlins The pitching matchup screamed low-scoring game, so sure enough, that is exactly what did not take place Monday night.

MAY 3, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Miami Marlins picks, predictions, odds: Who wins MLB game Monday? The Arizona Diamondbacks play at the Miami Marlins on Monday at loanDepot Park. Who will win the MLB game?

MAY 2, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

MLB power rankings: Arizona Diamondbacks among big surprises, risers early in 2022 season The 2022 Arizona Diamondbacks were projected to be among the worst teams in baseball. Not so fast so far this season.

MAY 2, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Blake Walston - Makes jump to Double-A The Diamondbacks promoted Walston from High-A Hillsboro to Double-A Amarillo on Monday, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Walston was rewarded with a quick promotion to Double-A after he turned in a 2.55 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 27:7 K:BB across 17.2 innings with Hillsboro. With a strong finish to the 2022 minor-league campaign, Walston could be given a chance to compete for a rotation spot with the Diamondbacks next spring.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pavin Smith - Sits against righty Smith is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

Impact The lefty-hitting Smith will bow out of the lineup against a right-handed starting pitcher (Pablo Lopez) as the Diamondbacks look to make room in the outfield for the hot-hitting Jordan Luplow, who popped two home runs in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Cardinals. Smith doesn't look in imminent danger of losing hold of a strong-side platoon role, as he's been one of the more productive hitters in a listless Arizona lineup. His .332 wOBA is the best mark among all Diamondbacks hitters with at least 25 plate appearances on the campaign.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seth Beer - Sits amid slump Beer is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

Impact The lefty-hitting Beer will get a rare day off against a right-hander (Pablo Lopez), a result of the rookie's deep slump at the dish. Over his last 10 games, Beer has gone 1-for-31 with a base hit, dropping his season average to .238.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ketel Marte - Takes seat Monday Marte is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Marte will sit for the second time this season after going 3-for-26 with a solo home run and no other RBI while starting each of Arizona's last seven games. The poor stretch at the plate was a continuation of a rough start to the season for Marte, who enters Monday's contest with a .151/.213/.279 slash line across 94 plate appearances.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Widener - Optioned to Triple-A Widener was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Monday.

Impact The reliever was moved as a result of the Diamondbacks' active roster dropping from 28 to 26 men Monday. Widener has appeared in three games this season, surrendering two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out two batters over three innings. The 27-year-old will likely get another shot in the big leagues at some point this season.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

This week in Major League Baseball - Photos The St. Louis Cardinals versus the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers versus the Detroit Tigers among the highlights from Majo...

MAY 2, 2022 • UPI.COM

Geraldo Perdomo - Impacted by Rojas return Perdomo's role is likely to change when Josh Rojas (oblique) returns to the roster, which could happen at some point during Arizona's homestand beginning Friday, Nick Piecoro of th...

Impact When Rojas returns, manager Torey Lovullo said he'll see most of his innings at third base, the position which Perdomo, a shortstop by trade, is sharing with Sergio Alcantara. If the Diamondbacks wanted to keep Perdomo in the majors, third base would be a path to consistent at-bats for the developing prospect. Lovullo's comments about Rojas' playing time suggest the Perdomo will head back to Triple-A upon the veteran's return.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Davidson - Designated for assignment Davidson was designated for assignment following Sunday's game, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Presumably, Davidson is one of two players being trimmed as MLB rosters shrink from 28 to 26 on Monday. If Davidson clears waivers, he's expected to refuse the assignment and become a free agent. He went 1-for-10 with a home run and three walks during his time with the Diamondbacks.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Rojas - Heads out on rehab assignment Rojas (oblique) will soon begin a rehab assignment and is expected back in the majors during Arizona's upcoming homestand, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Rojas, who has been getting at-bats in extended spring training games, will play for "one or maybe two games" at Triple-A Reno. The rehab assignment likely rules out a return while the Diamondbacks finish a road trip in Miami, but Rojas could make his season debut at some point during the nine-game homestand that begins Friday against Colorado. He played seven innings at shortstop Saturday, but that was to ensure he's comfortable moving around the infield if needed. Lovullo indicated Rojas will see most of his innings at third base.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins host the Diamondbacks to begin 3-game series

The Miami Marlins host the Arizona Diamondbacks to begin a three-game series

MAY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nick Ahmed - Homers in back-to-back games Ahmed went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and three strikeouts in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Ahmed has hit safely in five of seven games since returning from a shoulder injury. He's homered in three of the last four contests, though each one has been a solo shot. The shortstop has added four RBI, four runs scored and a pair of doubles in 23 plate appearances. Ahmed figures to see a majority of the playing time at shortstop, at least until Josh Rojas (oblique) returns.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Walker - Homers in loss Walker went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Walker tied the game at 2-2 with his solo shot off Cardinals starter Jordan Hicks. While Walker's slugged five homers in 22 games this season, the rest of his stat line leaves something to be desired. He's slashing only .152/.230/.380 with eight RBI and 11 runs scored through 87 plate appearances. The first baseman is just 2-for-21 in his last six contests.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Luplow - Goes yard twice Luplow went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Considering Luplow had just one hit in his first 11 at-bats this season, this was a surprising performance. The outfielder has seen a little more than just the short side of a platoon -- it appears he'll serve as a fourth outfielder for the Diamondbacks to begin with. He logged a .202/.326/.454 slash line with 11 home runs, 28 RBI, 23 runs scored and a stolen base in 62 games between Cleveland and Tampa Bay last season.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keynan Middleton - Takes loss in season debut Middleton (0-1) took the loss Sunday versus the Cardinals. He allowed two runs on two hits and struck out two in two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Middleton allowed an inherited runner to score on Harrison Bader's two-run home run. He also allowed a solo shot to Nolan Arenado. This was an unimpressive season debut for Middleton, who had shown promise with Triple-A Reno with a 1.17 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 7.2 innings before his contract was selected Friday. The right-hander had a 4.94 ERA and 1.58 WHIP in 31 major-league innings with the Mariners last year, so he shouldn't be expected to see many premium opportunities while on the Diamondbacks' roster.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Davies - Takes no-decision Sunday Davies allowed two unearned runs on three hits and a walk with two strikeouts in five innings in a no-decision versus the Cardinals on Sunday.

Impact A one-out error by Ketel Marte ultimately allowed two runs to come across the plate in the third inning. Davies left the game in line for the win, but the Diamondbacks' bullpen couldn't maintain the lead. The right-hander won't see any damage added to his ratios after this start -- he has a 4.24 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 16:11 K:BB through 23.1 innings across five outings. He lines up for a home start versus the Rockies next weekend.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bader, Arenado homer as Cardinals beat Diamondbacks Harrison Bader and Nolan Arenado homered in the seventh inning to help the St. Louis Cardinals rally past the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5 on Su...

MAY 2, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen set to face Marlins for first time since trade Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen said using trades as motivation is like gas: Use too much and “you can kind of light yourself on fire.”

MAY 2, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Bader, Arenado homer to lead Cardinals beat Diamondbacks 7-5

Harrison Bader and Nolan Arenado homered in the seventh inning to help the St. Louis Cardinals rally past the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sergio Alcántara - Heads to bench Sunday Alcantara is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Alcantara started four of the past five games at third base and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Geraldo Perdomo will man the hot corner in his place.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carson Kelly - Not starting Sunday Kelly is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at St. Louis.

Impact Kelly is 1-for-13 with six strikeouts across his past five games and will take a seat for the second time in the last three days. Daulton Varsho will shift behind the plate while Jordan Luplow starts in center field.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE