ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS NEWS

Nick Ahmed - MRI inconclusive Ahmed's MRI on his right shoulder was inconclusive Monday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact The shortstop battled shoulder soreness late last season, and the issue appears to have popped up again this spring. He indicated that the tests didn't reveal any significant tear or soft tissue issue, so he'll attempt to rehab the issue for now without surgery. His return timeline is unclear given that the nature of the injury itself remains murky. Geraldo Perdomo could fill in at shortstop until Ahmed returns.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks roster projection 3.0: The Busy Spring edition Manager Torey Lovullo revealed that starting shortstop Nick Ahmed will have his troublesome right shoulder examined by team doctors.

MARCH 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Report: Diamondbacks and All-Star Marte Agree to Extension The Arizona Diamondbacks and All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte reportedly agreed to a contract extension on Sunday.

MARCH 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed headed for MRI as shoulder woes resurface Nick Ahmed’s shoulder is already bothering him, a seemingly bad start to the year for the Diamondbacks shortstop.

MARCH 28, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Diamondbacks bet again on Ketel Marte's talent with new contract extension The Diamondbacks are in agreement on a contract that could keep Ketel Marte in the organization through 2028.

MARCH 28, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Ketel Marte, D-backs agree on 5-year extension (source) Ketel Marte has reached an agreement on a five-year, $76 million extension with the D-backs, a source told MLB.com. The club has not commen...

MARCH 28, 2022 • MLB.COM

Josh VanMeter - Designated for assignment VanMeter was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Impact VanMeter was slated to serve as a utility man in 2022, but he'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster after the Diamondbacks acquired Sergio Alcantara from the Cubs on Sunday. VanMeter made 112 appearances for Arizona last year and hit .212 with six home runs, 36 RBI, 26 runs and three stolen bases.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Alcántara - Traded to Arizona Alcantara was traded from the Cubs to the Diamondbacks in exchange for cash considerations Sunday.

Impact Alcantara made 89 appearances for the Cubs in 2021 and slashed .205/.303/.327 with five homers, 30 runs, 17 RBI and three stolen bases. He was in line for a reduced role with Chicago after the team made several additions to the middle infield and was ultimately designated for assignment. The 25-year-old will now attempt to carve out playing time in Arizona.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ketel Marte - Lands extension with Diamondbacks Marte signed a five-year, $76 million contract extension with Arizona on Sunday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Marte has developed into a strong second baseman across the last several seasons, and he'll now have his two upcoming option years guaranteed while remaining under contract with the team through the 2027 season. The 28-year-old appeared in 90 games last year and slashed .318/.377/.532 with 14 homers, 52 runs, 50 RBI and two stolen bases.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ahmed to undergo MRI on right shoulder SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- D-backs shortstop Nick Ahmed is still battling soreness in his right shoulder and is set to have an MRI taken to determ...

MARCH 28, 2022 • MLB.COM

Rangers Throttle D'Backs in 13-0 Shutout The Texas Rangers have won six of their last seven games, scoring 76 games in the process.

MARCH 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rangers 13, Diamondbacks 0

MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks 5, Rockies 2

MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nick Ahmed - Set for MRI Ahmed is dealing with shoulder discomfort and will undergo an MRI to understand the extent of the injury, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's the same injury that caused Ahmed to miss the final two weeks of the 2021 season, which creates clear concern for his availability to begin the new campaign. He had a cortisone shot and PRP injection at some point after the initial issue arose, so he may have to undergo a procedure to ultimately return to full health. Ahmed was penciled in as the team's starting shortstop and his absence would likely open up more opportunity for Geraldo Perdomo.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edwin Uceta - Sent to minors Uceta was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

Impact Uceta was claimed off waivers from the Dodgers in October and will open the 2022 campaign at Triple-A for the Diamondbacks. The 24-year-old had a 6.64 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 25:12 K:BB over 20.1 big-league innings last season and figures to join Arizona at some point this season.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ketel Marte - In talks with team Marte and the Diamondbacks are engaged in talks about a contract extension, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Marte is under contract for this season with the team holding options for the next two seasons. News of the negotiations was first reported by Robert Murray of Fansided. Since then, Jon Heyman of MLB Network had further details, which include the options years will be guaranteed plus another three more years. The Diamondbacks understand how important Marte is to their offense. He was a key piece in 2019, when Arizona made a late push for a wild card spot, and he slashed 318/.377/.532 with an OPS+ of 143 over 90 games in 2021, a season limited by hamstring injuries. The organization has taken steps to minimize the chances of injury by moving him to second base full time in 2022.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Noé Ramirez hoping to build off strong second half of 2021 season for Diamondbacks One year can certainly make a big difference in the life of a professional athlete. Take for example the last 365 days for Diamondbacks reli...

MARCH 27, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Marte, D-backs in talks on extension (source) PHOENIX -- The D-backs are talking with second baseman Ketel Marte about a contract extension, a source told MLB.com. The club has not comme...

MARCH 26, 2022 • MLB.COM

Seth Beer - Swinging hot stick Beer went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run in Friday's spring training game against the Angels.

Impact Beer finished up the game at first base and launched his first Cactus League home run. Arizona's leading candidate to serve as the designated hitter is 5-for-5 with two doubles and homer over the last three spring games.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zac Gallen - Throws sim innings Gallen (shoulder) threw two simulated innings Friday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Gallen reportedly felt good following the session, and his next step may be appearing in a Cactus League game. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo intimated that the right-hander is unlikely to be ready to take the ball for the second game of the regular season.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daulton Varsho - Swats second spring homer Varsho started in center field, batted leadoff and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's spring training game against the Angels.

Impact Varsho launched his second Cactus League home run in the fifth inning and is 3-for-11 over four spring games. He's expected to be the starter in center field, although it's uncertain that he'll be Arizona's leadoff hitter. Outfield prospect Alek Thomas is expected hit the majors later this season, so the Diamondbacks will need to develop another path to at-bats if Varsho continues to develop as he did in 2021.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Ahmed - Shoulder an ongoing concern Ahmed believes he has a routine designed to deal with the shoulder injuries that plagued him the last two seasons, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Ahmed has been playing in Cactus League games and is ready to resume as Arizona's starting shortstop in 2022, but there remains lingering concerns about the health of the shoulder over the long haul. He did not undergo surgery and was somewhat evasive when asked about the possibility. The shortstop saw is production drop significantly in 2021, when he slashed .221/.280/.339 over 129 games. Should Ahmed's shoulder act up again in 2022, the Diamondbacks believe they are better positioned to handle his absence. Geraldo Perdomo showed development at the plate over the second half of the minor league season, posting a line of .329/.414/.521 in August and September.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Smith - Throws three relief innings Smith allowed one hit and one walk while striking out six over three scoreless innings in Friday's spring training game against the Angels.

Impact Smith gave the Diamondbacks bulk relief following Luke Weaver's short outing. He's on the outside looking in at Arizona's rotation after splitting time between starting and relieving in 2021 but is being stretched out in case a need arises early in the regular season. With Zac Gallen (shoulder) expected to miss the start of the season and presumptive fifth starter Zach Davies still ramping up, per Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic, there could be a need for a couple starter arms the first week or two in April.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Weaver - Shaky in debut Weaver allowed four runs on three hits and three walks over 1.1 innings in Friday's spring training start against the Angels.

Impact Weaver also threw a wild pitch during his Cactus League debut. The right-hander told Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic that he was "caught in between" in an effort to incorporate a mechanical adjustment from earlier in the week. Weaver was trying to create more stability with his landing leg, but he made it sound like he's going to scrap the adjustment the next time out. He's penciled in as the fourth starter but could move up a spot if Zac Gallen (shoulder) isn't available when the regular season kicks off.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Ahmed's shoulder still a focal point at Diamondbacks camp Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed said his shoulder is going to require attention this year, but he hopes he can grind through it.

MARCH 26, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM