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Goes deep in three-hit effort Longoria went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Marlins.

Impact Longoria came up a triple shy of the cycle, but he hasn't hit a three-bagger since 2020, so he was never much of a threat for the feat. The homer was Longoria's second in his last six games and his fourth of the season. The 37-year-old raised his slash line to .229/.276/.443 with seven RBI, 10 runs scored and three doubles through 76 plate appearances this season. He continues to be a short-side platoon option at third base and designated hitter.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first homer in three weeks Longoria went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Sunday's 12-4 loss to Colorado.

Impact Longoria finally broke out of his slump, hitting his first home run since April 7 while also receiving his first walk since April 14. In his last six appearances leading up to Sunday's contest, Longoria was 1-for-20 (.050) at the plate without a single run scored. Considering his struggles with the bat, his minuscule role platooning with Josh Rojas and the ascension of Emmanuel Rivera, it's difficult to see Longoria etching out a fantasy-relevant role this season.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Going through rough patch Longoria started at designated hitter and went 0-for-5 in Saturday's 11-4 win over the Rockies.

Impact Longoria has just one hit over his late 21 at-bats, lowering his season average to .208. He could be in danger of losing plate appearances to Emmanuel Rivera, who started at third base and had three hits Saturday.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters as pinch hitter Longoria went 0-for-2 in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Padres.

Impact Longoria had not played the previous three games before being used as a pinch hitter and finishing out the final two innings at third base Saturday. Josh Rojas usually starts at the hot corner against right-handers, leaving Longoria on the short-side of a platoon. That's a reality for the 37-year-old Longoria, who's had fewer than 300 plate appearances the last two full seasons.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Homers, reaches four times Longoria went 3-for-3 with a double, homer and two runs scored in Friday's victory over the Dodgers. He also walked.

Impact Longoria continues to rake in the early part of the season, and the veteran tied the game at 3-3 with a solo blast off Clayton Kershaw in the sixth. In his first year with the Diamondbacks the third baseman has gone deep twice over his first five contests while slashing an impressive .427/.467/1.000 in 14 at-bats.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Longoria, Carroll hit back-to-back HRs, D-backs top Dodgers

Evan Longoria and rookie Corbin Carroll hit back-to-back homers in the sixth inning off Clayton Kershaw, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3

APRIL 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits first dinger of season Longoria went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 5-4 loss against the Padres.

Impact After sitting Sunday, Longoria was back in the starting lineup Monday and smacked his first home run as a Diamondback. The veteran has struggled with injuries, playing less than 90 games in three straight seasons (all with San Francisco), but if he can stay on the field, he figures to see plenty of plate appearances with his new squad.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres 1st MLB team to walk off on back-to-back HRs by 8-9

Pinch-hitter David Dahl and Kim Ha-seong hit consecutive home runs opening the bottom of the ninth inning, and the San Diego Padres stunned the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4

APRIL 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Sunday Longoria is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Longoria is 1-for-7 with a double and a run scored through the first three games of the season and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale in Los Angeles. Josh Rojas will step in at the hot corner and bat leadoff for Arizona.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis' pinch-hit homer lifts D-backs over Dodgers 2-1

Kyle Lewis had a pinch-hit, go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1

APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Friday Longoria isn't in the lineup Friday against the Dodgers.

Impact Longoria will take a seat Friday after starting the season with an 0-for-3 performance Thursday. Josh Rojas will take over in the hot corner and bat in the leadoff spot.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Launches first spring homer Longoria went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's spring game against Cleveland.

Impact The homer was the first of the spring for Longoria and just his second hit. The third baseman is 2-for-18 (.111) over eight Cactus League games. He's expected to serve as the Diamondbacks' primary third baseman to start the season, although remaining healthy could be an issue for the 37-year-old, who hasn't played more than 89 games since 2019.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back at camp Longoria (illness) returned to camp Saturday after missing time with a strep throat, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Longoria is the leading candidate to start at third base. He's perceived as a better glove than last year's primary starter at the hot corner, Josh Rojas, who went 1-for-3 with a run-producing double in a spring game against the Rockies.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Away from camp with illness Longoria was away from camp on Wednesday due to illness, Nick Piecoro of the AZ Central reports.

Impact There's no timetable for when Longoria will be back, but it doesn't sound like something that will carry over into the regular season. The 37-year-old third baseman joined the Diamondbacks over the winter after slashing .244/.315/.451 with 14 homers over 89 games for the Giants in 2022.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Rojas eager to play with, learn from new D-Backs teammate Evan Longoria The Diamondbacks’ Josh Rojas will have to fight for at-bats with new teammate Evan Longoria. Rojas sees this as a good thing.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Longoria guaranteed $4M by Dbacks, can earn $1M in bonuses Evan Longoria is guaranteed $4 million in his one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the three-time All-Star third baseman can...

JANUARY 12, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Longoria guaranteed $4M by Dbacks, can earn $1M in bonuses

Evan Longoria is guaranteed $4 million in his one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the three-time All-Star third baseman can earn an additional $1 million in roster...

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Evan Longoria: Deal with Diamondbacks 'makes so much sense' Evan Longoria did “everything I could” to land with the Arizona Diamondbacks as a free agent, the veteran third baseman said.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

D-backs sign 3-time All-Star Evan Longoria to 1-year deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed three-time All-Star third baseman Evan Longoria to a one-year deal

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks, Evan Longoria agree to 1-year deal The Diamondbacks and free agent Evan Longoria agreed to terms on a one-year contract, according to multiple reports.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Diamondbacks agree to 1-year deal with 3B Evan Longoria The Diamondbacks are in agreement with free-agent third baseman Evan Longoria on a one-year contract, a deal that gives the club another vet...

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Joining D-backs Longoria (thumb) agreed to a one-year contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Despite being one of the older players in the game, Longoria still managed to put together a respectable 2022 campaign. He slashed .244/.315/.451 through 298 plate appearances with San Francisco, with a few IL stints mixed in throughout the season. He will likely split time at third base with Josh Rojas and get the nod to start whenever the D-backs face a lefty on the mound.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants decline option Longoria (thumb) had his $13 million club option for 2023 declined by the Giants on Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Longoria played fewer than 90 games in each of the past two seasons, and San Francisco opted to pay the $5 million buyout and decline his option for next year. The 37-year-old had a .244/.315/.451 slash line with 14 home runs and 42 RBI in 298 plate appearances last year, so he should be able to secure another deal in free agency. The Giants are apparently interested in re-signing him at a lower price.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE