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Not starting Saturday Hummel isn't starting Saturday against the Dodgers.

Impact Hummel entered as a pinch hitter during the last two games, and he went 0-for-2 with a run and a walk. He'll remain out of the lineup Saturday while Daulton Varsho serves as the designated hitter with Jose Herrera starting behind the dish.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Enters as PH Hummel went 0-for-1 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Hummel entered in the seventh inning as a pinch hitter for Jordan Luplow, who was removed with a foot injury. Luplow was in the game after Daulton Varsho left with a back injury, so the Diamondbacks could be down a pair of outfielders heading into Saturday's game. That would open an opportunity for the switch-hitting Hummel, who is batting .186 over 86 at-bats.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Hummel will sit Friday against the Dodgers.

Impact Hummel was starting regularly before he hit the COVDI-19 injured list in mid-May, but he's now been back for two days and has yet to re-enter the starting lineup. David Peralta starts in left field, while Daulton Varsho serves as the designated hitter.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Hummel isn't starting Thursday against the Dodgers.

Impact Although Hummel was activated from the COVID-19 injured list ahead of Thursday's series opener against the Dodgers, he'll be out of the lineup. The 27-year-old should serve as the Diamondbacks' primary designated hitter now that he's healthy, but Christian Walker will serve as the DH while Jake McCarthy enters the lineup in right field Thursday.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back from COVID-19 IL Hummel (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Thursday.

Impact Hummel was placed on the COVID-19 IL last week and will rejoin the Diamondbacks ahead of Thursday's series opener against the Dodgers. The 27-year-old has appeared in 32 games in his first taste of big-league action this year and has a .190/.313/.354 slash line with two home runs, eight RBI and two stolen bases.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on COVID-19 IL The Diamondbacks placed Hummel on the injured list Wednesday without a designation, implying that he's been added to the COVID-19-related IL.

Impact Hummel had been in line to make his third consecutive start in Wednesday's series finale with the Dodgers, but he was ultimately scratched after testing positive for the virus or being ruled out due to contact-tracing-related concerns. In a corresponding move, Arizona called up infielder Yonny Hernandez from Triple-A Reno.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Hummel isn't starting Monday against the Dodgers.

Impact Even though Seth Beer was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Sunday, Hummel will be out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last seven games. Daulton Varsho will serve as the designated hitter while Jose Herrera starts behind the dish.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In lineup for third straight game Hummel will serve as the Diamondbacks' designated hitter and No. 5 batter in Wednesday's game in Miami, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Impact The righty-hitting Hummel has mostly served as a short-side platoon player since making Arizona's Opening Day roster, but he'll stick in the lineup against a right-handed starting pitcher (Elieser Hernandez) for the second straight game after also starting against righty Pablo Lopez in Monday's series opener. Hummel will be filling in Wednesday for Christian Walker, whose season-long struggles in addition to Seth Beer's ongoing slump has positioned Hummel to pick up more at-bats.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

On base five times Hummel served as the designated hitter and went 1-for-2 with four walks and a stolen base in Wednesday's 3-2 extra-inning win over Houston.

Impact Hummel batted leadoff, as he's done in two previous starts, and extended rallies in the second and 10th innings that produced all of Arizona's runs. He showed a knack for working counts during spring training, drawing eight freebies in 32 plate appearances, of which manager Torey Lovullo took notice. While his .167 batting average doesn't spark interest, there are several Diamondbacks up and down the order struggling. If Hummel continues to generate offense, he could work his way into more regular playing time.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Crushes first big-league homer Hummel went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 10-5 loss to the Padres.

Impact Hummel walked in the third inning and made the final score more respectable with a 439-foot shot to center in the ninth. Manager Torey Lovullo appears to like the 27-year-old in the leadoff spot against southpaws though he'll need to progress further than the weak side of a platoon to have consistent value.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against lefty Hummel served as the designated hitter and batted leadoff against left-handed starter Sean Manaea in Friday's 3-0 loss to San Diego. He went 0-for-4 with a strikeout.

Impact Hummel is a switch-hitting outfielder and one of the few righty hitters available for Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo. This would have been a spot for Jordan Luplow, but his oblique injury landed him on the injured list to start the season. More will be learned about Lovullo's plans against southpaws Sunday, when San Diego's scheduled starter is lefty Blake Snell.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes first MLB appearance Hummel walked as a pinch hitter in Thursday's 4-2 win over San Diego.

Impact The 27-year-old Hummel won a roster spot after the Diamondbacks placed Jordan Luplow (oblique) on the injured list. The switch-hitting outfielder will fill a depth role and could emerge as a platoon option for any of David Peralta, Pavin Smith or Daulton Varsho, being the only rostered outfielder who bats from the right side.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on roster spot Hummel's chances of earning a roster spot improved after Arizona announced Jordan Luplow sustained an oblique strain and may open the season on the injured list, Nick Piecoro of th...

Impact Hummel, a switch hitter, already stood a good chance of making the roster as the lone righty among a bunch of left-handed swingers in the outfield. The 27-year-old is enjoying success at the plate in spring training, going 5-for-17 with five walks, a home run, three RBI and six runs scored. "I've been really impressed with his approach and his ability to command the strike zone," manager Torey Lovullo said. "He just has a lot of good baseball concepts that he's applying every single day." Hummel, who was acquired from the Brewers last season in the Eduardo Escobar trade, has not yet appeared in a regular season MLB game. He slashed .311/.432/.546 with 12 home runs, 21 doubles, six triples, 52 RBI and 70 runs scored over a combined 92 games at Triple-A Nashville and Triple-A Reno in 2021.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Added to 40-man roster Hummel's contract was selected by the Diamondbacks on Friday.

Impact Hummel was traded from the Brewers to the Diamondbacks in late July, and he'll now be protected from the Rule 5 draft. He slashed .311/.432/.546 with 12 home runs, 70 runs, 52 RBI and four stolen bases at the Triple-A level in 2021, and he'll likely be in the mix to make his big-league debut next year.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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