Gilbert expected to start for the Diamondbacks against Pirates
The Pirates will roll out Mitch Keller to the mound Wednesday and the Diamondbacks plan to give Tyler Gilbert the startAUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS 89-73 · 3RD IN NL WEST
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Diamondbacks at Pirates, Aug. 24, 2021 The Pirates defeated the D-Backs 4-2.
AUGUST 25, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Peralta makes great catch, but D-backs fall Even though the D-backs have long been out of the postseason picture, David Peralta continues to give max effort down the stretch. The veter...
AUGUST 25, 2021 • MLB.COM
Brubaker ends lengthy losing streak, Pirates edge D'backs
JT Brubaker pitched five scoreless innings for his first win in nearly three months, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ketel Marte - Takes seat Tuesday Marte is not starting Tuesday against Pittsburgh.
Impact Marte enters the day with a hot bat, having gone 8-for-16 with three doubles, a homer and four RBI across the last four games. He'll get a rest Tuesday as Daulton Varsho mans center field.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Walker - Not starting Tuesday Walker is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Pirates.
Impact Walker will get a rest despite entering the game with a six-game hitting streak. Pavin Smith will bat second and man first base Tuesday.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks pitcher Caleb Smith suspended 10 games for foreign substance violation Major League Baseball suspended Diamondbacks lefty Caleb Smith on Tuesday after umpires found sticky spots on his glove last week.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Diamondbacks' Smith suspended 10 games for sticky substance
Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Caleb Smith has been suspended 10 games and fined an undisclosed amount for having a foreign substance on his glove during a game last weekAUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Caleb Smith suspended for illegal substance Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Caleb Smith has received a 10-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for possessing a foreign substance on his...
AUGUST 24, 2021 • MLB.COM
Caleb Smith - Suspended, will appeal Smith was handed a 10-game suspension Tuesday for having a foreign substance on his glove during last Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. He h...
Impact Smith became just the second pitcher to be ejected for using a foreign substance since the league implemented the new protocols in June. He pitched Sunday, allowing two runs across two innings, and he'll now remain on the active roster until the league makes a ruling on his appeal. If the suspension is upheld, Arizona will be forced to play a man short during his 10-game absence.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Walker - Delivers three runs in loss Walker went 1-for-4 with three RBI in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Pirates.
Impact Walker had the rare feat of clearing the bases with a single in the fifth inning. He's currently maintaining a six-game hitting streak, during which he's driven in six runs. A pair of oblique injuries knocked the starch out of Walker the first two months of the season, and the 30-year-old first baseman hasn't done much since returning, posting a .679 OPS over the last two-and-a-half months. While the Diamondbacks haven't uttered the term "rebuild," the team is essentially looking at a makeover this offseason, and Walker's on the wrong side of 30.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joe Mantiply - Gives up tying run in return Mantiply allowed one run on one hit and struck out one over two-thirds of an inning in Monday's 6-5 loss to Pittsburgh.
Impact The Diamondbacks had a 5-2 lead entering the seventh inning, but the combination of Taylor Clarke and Mantiply let the Pirates tie it up. Mantiply made his first appearance since Aug. 12 after spending time on the COVID-19 injury list. He, like several others in the bullpen, are pitching for spots on next season's roster.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Taylor Clarke - Begins bullpen meltdown Clarke allowed two runs on one hit and one walk over a third of an inning in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Pirates.
Impact The Diamondbacks held a 5-2 lead when Clarke entered to start the seventh inning, before the game was knotted at five by the time he and Joe Mantiply finished the inning. The 28-year-old former starter had been a reliable reliever until a shoulder injury shut him down in June. At the time, he had a 3.74 ERA, including a 2.37 stretch from May 1 to June 14. He's been less effective since his return earlier this month, giving up seven runs over eight appearances (9.45 ERA). It's a small sample size, which can be attributed to the injury, but with spots in the 2022 bullpen wide open, the Diamondbacks would like to see the earlier version of Clarke cement a spot on next season's roster.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Daulton Varsho - Goes yard in third straight Varsho went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Pirates.
Impact He got Arizona on the board by taking Wil Crowe deep in the second inning. Varsho has now homered in three straight games, giving him nine long balls on the season through 63 games, and he's slashing an impressive .318/.400/.705 in August.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Humberto Mejía - Fans seven in season debut Mejia didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Pirates, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out seven.
Impact Making his 2021 debut, Mejia tossed 65 of 99 pitches for strikes in a strong effort and exited the game in line for the win, before the Arizona bullpen made a mess of things in the seventh inning. The 24-year-old likely earned a longer audition in the rotation with this performance.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bumgarner expected to start for the Diamondbacks against Pirates
The Diamondbacks will start Madison Bumgarner on Tuesday while the Pirates are expected to counter with JT BrubakerAUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diamondbacks' bullpen blows lead late in series-opening loss to Pirates Starting pitcher Humberto Mejia threw five strong innings, but the Diamondbacks lost a four-run lead and the game to the Pirates Monday.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Hayes, Bucs able to rally against D-backs PITTSBURGH -- One fair or foul call nearly decided Monday night’s series opener against the D-backs at PNC Park. But the Pirates did what th...
AUGUST 24, 2021 • MLB.COM
Diamondbacks' Taylor Widener sees diminished velocity as learning opportunity An illness has left Taylor Widener without his best fastball, but the Diamondbacks right-hander sees the positives in the situation.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Pavin Smith - Not starting Monday Smith is out of the lineup Monday at Pittsburgh.
Impact Smith has a strong .279 average since returning from the COVID-19 injured list Aug. 5, but he's slugging only .311 during that 15-game stretch. Daulton Varsho will take over in right field Monday for Arizona.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Hager - Sent down Monday Hager was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Monday.
Impact Hager saw minimal playing time during his stint with the major-league club, as he went 0-for-2 with an RBI, a walk and a strikeout across three appearances following his call-up Aug. 12. He should see more consistent at-bats in the minors and will be in the mix to rejoin the Diamondbacks if they need utility depth at some point.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Miguel Aguilar - Optioned to Triple-A Aguilar was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Monday.
Impact Aguilar made three relief appearances during his week in Arizona's bullpen and allowed two runs on two hits and no walks while striking out one in two innings. He earned his first career major-league win Tuesday but will head back to the minors as part of a shift to make room for Joe Mantiply (undisclosed) and Jake Hager in the bullpen.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Luke Weaver - Rehab assignment paused Weaver (shoulder) had his rehab assignment paused Monday after he was a close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.
Impact Weaver tossed 73 pitches across 4.1 innings during his rehab start at Triple-A Reno on Friday, but he'll now spend some time away from the team. The right-hander will be eligible to return to action within a few days as long as he doesn't test positive for the virus. However, it's not yet clear whether he'll require another rehab start following his shutdown.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joe Mantiply - Reinstated from COVID-19 IL Mantiply (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Monday, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.
Impact Mantiply spent just over a week on the COVID-19 IL due to contact tracing after starting pitcher Merrill Kelly tested positive for the virus. The 30-year-old southpaw has made eight relief appearances for the Diamondbacks, and he's recorded a 3.38 ERA and 2.25 WHIP with four holds in 5.1 innings during that time.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Humberto Mejía - Recalled by Diamondbacks Mejia was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Monday, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.
Impact Mejia will make his season debut as the starter in Monday's series opener against the Pirates. The right-hander got his first taste of big-league action last year when he posted a 5.40 ERA and 1.90 WHIP in 10 innings across three starts with the Marlins.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
