Impact Peralta has recorded hits in each of his last six appearances, and he's gone 7-for-14 with two runs, a stolen base and a walk during that time. Stuart Fairchild will take over in left field and bat eighth.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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David Peralta - Takes seat Friday Peralta isn't starting Friday's game against the Mariners.
Josh VanMeter - Out of lineup Friday VanMeter isn't starting Friday's game against Seattle.
Impact VanMeter went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI and two walks Wednesday, but he'll head to the bench for the third time in the last five games. Drew Ellis will start at the hot corner and bat seventh.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pavin Smith - Not starting Friday Smith isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners.
Impact Smith will get a breather after he went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs and an RBI in Wednesday's win over the Padres. Josh Rojas will shift to right field while Andrew Young starts at second base.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bumgarner expected to start for Arizona against Seattle
The Mariners will start Tyler Anderson on Friday and the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Madison BumgarnerSEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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David Peralta - Steals rare base in win Peralta went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Padres.
Impact Peralta notched both of his base hits before the end of the third and came around to score as part of a six-run third inning for the Diamondbacks. He later reached again on a fielder's choice and swiped a bag for just his second steal of the year. The 33-year-old has at least a hit in 16 of his last 19 games and is hitting .375/.407/.518 over that span. For the year, Peralta is slashing .263/.329/.401 with 37 extra-base hits, 52 RBI, 47 runs scored and 38:75 BB:K over 453 plate appearances. The Diamondbacks have an off-day Thursday and are set to face lefty Tyler Anderson when they return Friday, which could send Peralta to the bench given he's sat against southpaws for most of the year.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Taylor Widener - Moving to bullpen Widener is moving to the bullpen, Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Widener's turn in the rotation is due this weekend, but he won't be making the start. It's unclear who will fill in, but Merrill Kelly (COVID-19 protocols) is an option. "We had a discussion with him and we feel at this point and time ... we want to see what others can do," Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. "That's one part of it. The other part of it is, we want to manage his work load a little bit. He's come off of two stints on the IL and we want to give him the ability to go in the bullpen and catch his breath a little bit." Widener has a 4.28 ERA and 1.39 WHIP over 13 starts this season.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ketel Marte - Records three hits in win Marte went 3-for-5 with two runs scored in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Padres.
Impact All three of Marte's hits went for singles. He began a six-run third inning with a base hit to left and came around to score from first off a double from Pavin Smith. The 27-year-old later led off the eighth with another base knock and eventually came home on a bases-loaded walk. Marte has logged a hit in 12 of his last 13 games and 18 of his last 21. He has been one of baseball's more productive hitters when healthy but has missed a bunch of time in 2021 with multiple injuries. He now stands at a .344/.395/.549 slash line with 31 extra-base hits, 38 RBI, 38 runs scored, a steal and 19:42 BB:K over 266 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pavin Smith - Tallies three hits in win Smith went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs scored an RBI in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Padres.
Impact Smith doubled in the third to get his squad on the board and later came around to score as part of a six-run inning for the Diamondbacks. He singled his next two times up and came around to score after being hit by a pitch his final time at the plate. It was the 25-year-old's first multi-hit effort since Aug. 20, as he raised his slash line to .270/.326/.406 with 37 extra-base hits, 43 RBI, 62 runs scored, a steal and 34:90 BB:K over 479 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Josh VanMeter - Clouts homer Wednesday VanMeter went 1-for-3 with two walks, a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Padres.
Impact VanMeter had a two-run homer as part of Arizona's six-run third inning then walked with the bases loaded in the eighth. The lefty-hitting utility infielder finds himself in the lineup whenever Arizona faces a right-hander but has hit left-handers well in a small sample size this season (11-for-36, .875 OPS). The home run was his fifth of the season and first since Aug. 17.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
The 'monumental' swing change that propelled Diamondbacks prospect Jake McCarthy to the majors Jake McCarthy took the initiative to embark upon a self-directed mission to overhaul his swing in the search for more power.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Luke Weaver - Earns win in return from injury Weaver (3-3) allowed one run on four hits while striking out three over six innings in a win over the Padres on Wednesday.
Impact Weaver made his first start since May 16 after landing on the 60-day injured list with a rotator cuff strain. The 27-year-old only managed four whiffs and three strikeouts, so he certainly wasn't overpowering with his pitches, but he was able to limit the Padres to just four hits, with Trent Grisham's solo homer being the only tally against him. Weaver is down to a 4.11 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 41:13 K:BB over 46 innings and is certainly an appealing streamer for the final month of the season. He currently lines up for an enticing matchup against the Rangers next week.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jake McCarthy - Makes second straight start McCarthy started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Padres.
Impact McCarthy walked, stole second and came around to score on a Nick Ahmed single during Arizona's six-run third inning. It was a the second consecutive start for the lefty-hitting outfielder, who was part of Tuesday's near no-hitter by San Diego lefty Blake Snell. The steal was the first for McCarthy, who had double-digit steals over three full minor-league seasons, including a career-high 29 in 2021. He's started four of the six games since being called up from Triple-A Reno and will be in the outfield mix through the end of the season. That could become an everyday job for McCarthy if the Diamondbacks move Pavin Smith to first base full time in place of the 30-year-old Christian Walker (.673 OPS).
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Weaver sharp in return, D-backs snatch finale PHOENIX -- Making his first big league start since May 16, Luke Weaver was impressive over six innings as the D-backs beat the Padres, 8-3,...
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • MLB.COM
Diamondbacks pound Darvish with 6-run 3rd, beat Padres 8-3
Josh VanMeter homered in a six-run third inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks knocked out Yu Darvish on the way to an 8-3 victory over the San Diego PadresSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ranking all 30 MLB teams by their relevance in the month of September
When it comes to September baseball, some teams matter more than others. Jake Mintz ranks them from No. 1 to No. 30.SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Widener moves to 'pen to manage workload PHOENIX -- The D-backs will shift Taylor Widener to the bullpen for the final month of the season to get a look at some other starting pitch...
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • MLB.COM
All the MLB series to watch in September — for good and for bad
September brings a host of matchups worth watching, whether for playoff spots or draft picks. Jordan Shusterman breaks it down.SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Stuart Fairchild - Recalled by Arizona Fairchild was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.
Impact Fairchild had been with the Triple-A club for nearly two weeks after he was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list, and he hit .280 with a triple, a double, four runs, an RBI and a stolen base across eight games. He's hit .091 across 10 major-league games this year and will serve in a depth role for Arizona.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Luke Weaver - Making return from IL The Diamondbacks reinstated Weaver (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Padres.
Impact Weaver will be toeing the rubber for Arizona for the first time since May 16 after a rotator cuff strain kept him on the shelf for three and a half months. The right-hander covered 4.1 innings (73 pitches) in his final rehab start at Triple-A Reno on Aug. 20, so he should face only light restrictions with his workload as he steps back into the Arizona rotation. Prior to getting shut down with the injury, Weaver went 2-3 with a 4.50 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 38:13 K:BB in 40 innings with the big club.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Carson Kelly - Retreats to bench Kelly isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.
Impact Kelly will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 2-for-15 with a run and four strikeouts across his last five appearances. Daulton Varsho will start behind the plate and bat sixth.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Walker - Takes seat Wednesday Walker isn't starting Wednesday against the Padres.
Impact Walker started each of the last three games but went just 1-for-10 with three walks and six strikeouts. Pavin Smith will shift to first base while Jake McCarthy starts in right field.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Zac Gallen - Receives no run support in loss Gallen (2-8) took the loss against San Diego on Tuesday, pitching six innings and allowing three runs on five hits and four walks while striking out four.
Impact Gallen not only received no run support, but for seven innings, the Arizona offense couldn't muster a hit off Padres starter Blake Snell. The end result was Gallen's eighth loss of the season, though he registered his fifth quality start in the process. The right-hander has been strong of late, posting a 1.50 ERA and 19:7 K:BB across his past 18 innings. His next start is likely to come at home versus Texas early next week.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Weaver expected to start as Arizona hosts San Diego
The Padres will start Yu Darvish on Wednesday while the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Luke WeaverSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Snell pulled after 7 no-hit innings, Padres beat D-backs 3-0
Blake Snell threw seven hitless innings before being pulled for a reliever, and San Diego lost its bid for a combined no-hitter in the eighth inning when Arizona’s David Peralta dr...SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
