ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS NEWS

Christian Walker - Slugs third homer Walker went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in a 6-5 loss to the Mets on Friday.

Impact Walker didn't do much early, but his eighth-inning shot off New York reliever Trevor May brought Arizona to within one run of the lead. The 31-year-old has put together a modest five-game on-base streak to bump his OPS from .583 to .648, though he'll need to start producing numbers like he did in 2019 and 2020 (.824 and .792 slugging percentage, respectively) to truly make an impact.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Melancon - Handed second loss Melancon (0-2) took the loss during a 6-5 defeat against the Mets on Friday, allowing an unearned run on two hits in one inning.

Impact After Arizona tied the game in the bottom of the ninth, Melancon was brought in to keep the game tied and got the first two Mets out before surrendering two hits that put him in line for the loss. The 37-year-old has pitched better than his 0-2 record indicates as he's permitted just one earned run in six innings, though his two strikeouts are uninspiring and don' stand to rise considerably given Melancon's history.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zac Gallen - Strikes out seven in no-decision Gallen didn't factor into the decision during Friday's 6-5 defeat at the hands of the Mets, allowing one run on two hits and a walk with seven strikeouts in five innings.

Impact Making his second start against New York, Gallen retired the first nine Mets before allowing one run and all three baserunners in the fourth inning. The 26-year-old righty has now thrown nine innings on the season, permitting one run and six baserunners with nine strikeouts, and has flashed the upside that convinced Arizona to trade for him back in 2019. He'll make his third start of the season against the Dodgers on Wednesday.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mets bring road win streak into game against the Diamondbacks

The New York Mets visit the Arizona Diamondbacks aiming to extend a three-game road winning streak

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gallen dominant, but D-backs fall in extras PHOENIX -- Friday saw the return of an injured player, an outstanding pitching performance by Zac Gallen and another loss to the Mets, this...

APRIL 23, 2022 • MLB.COM

Marte's hustle single in 10th lifts Mets over D-backs 6-5

Starling Marte legged out an RBI single in the 10th inning that lifted the New York Mets over the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks activate Nick Ahmed from IL after missing two weeks with shoulder injury Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed forewent a rehab assignment, returning Friday from shoulder discomfort that kept him out of the team's fir...

APRIL 23, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

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APRIL 23, 2022 • MLB.COM

Yonny Hernandez - Sent down Friday Hernandez was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Impact Hernandez spent a week and a half with the big-league club and hit .125 with two runs and two stolen bases in nine appearances. However, he'll head to the minors after Nick Ahmed (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Geraldo Perdomo - Set for reduced role Perdomo is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Mets.

Impact The 22-year-old has been operating as Arizona's primary shortstop to begin the season, but Nick Ahmed (shoulder) was activated from the injured list Friday and should reclaim the starting role. Perdomo started 11 of the first 13 games but failed to take advantage of the opportunity with a .120/.371/.160 slash line in 35 plate appearances.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carson Kelly - Takes seat Friday Kelly isn't starting Friday against the Mets.

Impact Kelly started in the last three games and went 1-for-10 with a run and four strikeouts. Jose Herrera will start behind the plate and bat ninth.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Alcántara - Not in Friday's lineup Alcantara isn't starting Friday's game against the Mets.

Impact Alcantara has started exclusively against right-handed pitchers this year, and he'll be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games since left-hander David Peterson is starting for the Mets. Matt Davidson will start at the hot corner and bat third.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Ahmed - Activated Friday Ahmed (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, and he's starting at shortstop and batting sixth versus the Mets.

Impact Ahmed was sidelined for the first two weeks of the season by shoulder inflammation, but he'll make his debut Friday against the Mets. The 32-year-old hit .221/.280/.339 with five home runs, 38 RBI, 46 runs and seven stolen bases in 129 contests during the 2021 campaign.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Peralta - Remains out against left-hander Peralta isn't starting Friday's game against the Mets.

Impact Left-hander David Peterson is starting for the Mets on Friday, so Peralta will be out of the lineup for a second straight game. Cooper Hummel will start in left field and lead off.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 22, 2022 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Ian Kennedy - Navigates eventful eighth Kennedy allowed an unearned run, walked two and struck out one over one inning to pick up a hold in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Nationals.

Impact He entered with the mission of shepherding a 4-2 eighth-inning lead to closer Mark Melancon, but Kennedy ran into trouble, although not much of it was his own doing. An error by third baseman Yonny Hernandez, an intentional walk, and a catcher interference ruling produced a run before Kennedy quelled the uprising to record his second hold.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jake McCarthy - Launches homer in win McCarthy started in center field and went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Nationals.

Impact McCarthy, who gave primary center fielder Daulton Varsho a break for the day, homered in his first plate appearance in the second inning. This was the fourth start in 13 games for McCarthy, a reserve outfielder who offers some measure of speed.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

J.B. Bukauskas - Begins throwing Bukauskas (shoulder) has resumed throwing, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Bukauskas suffered a Grade 2 strain of the teres major muscle in his right shoulder during his lone outing in spring training. The right-hander is playing catch at a distance of 60 feet.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Rojas - Ramps up to velocity machine Rojas (oblique) was scheduled to hit off a velocity machine Thursday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Arizona manager Torey Lovullo indicated facing the machine is a step up from normal batting practice, which suggests Rojas is progressing from the Grade 2 strain suffered late in spring training. Upon his return, Rojas is expected to serve as the Diamondbacks' primary third baseman.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Davidson - Homers in first game up Davidson started at third base and went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 4-3 win over Washington.

Impact Davidson had his contract selected from Triple-A Reno earlier in the day and contributed immediately with a first-inning home run off lefty Josh Rogers. Third base has been a wasteland for Arizona to this point, so the righty-hitting Davidson may have vaulted himself into the mix, at least against left-handers. Until Josh Rojas (oblique) returns, at-bats are available. Rojas, meanwhile, has begun swinging a bat and may need another week before rejoining the team.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cooper Hummel - Slugs second homer in win Hummel went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Nationals.

Impact Hummel batted leadoff after the riding the bench for two games against Washington and gave his batting average a much-needed boost. Through his first 12 games in the majors, the 27-year-old is slashing .154/.353/.385.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Davies - Whiffs seven in second win Davies (1-1) allowed two hits, two runs and two walks while recording seven strikeouts over five innings in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Nationals.

Impact Davies bounced back nicely after getting pummeled by the Mets six days ago. The Diamondbacks are Davies' third team in three seasons after one-year stints with the Padres and Cubs, and his work n the Cactus League ensured him a spot in Arizona's rotation this season. His seven strikeouts are an encouraging metric for the 29-year-old veteran.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mets visit the Diamondbacks to start 3-game series

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the New York Mets to open a three-game series

APRIL 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mark Melancon - Squeaks out save with bases loaded Melancon collected the save, allowing two hits over one scoreless inning in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Nationals.

Impact Melancon got himself into a bit of a jam, loading the bases in the ninth with two outs. Juan Soto swung at Melancon's 0-2 pitched and popped a fly to third base, giving the closer his second save of the season. Despite the shaky inning, Melancon has a firm hold on the closer position for the Diamondbacks.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Melancon gets Soto in 9th, Dbacks hold off Nats 4-3

Arizona closer Mark Melancon retired Juan Soto with the bases loaded in the ninth inning, helping Cooper Hummel’s tiebreaking two-run home run hold up in the Diamondbacks’ 4-3 win...

APRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS