JAKE HAGER NEWS

Latches on with Cubs Hager signed a minor-league contract with Chicago on Monday, per MLB's transaction log.

Impact Hager will join Triple-A Iowa to serve as organizational depth. He's appeared in only one game this season in the Arizona Complex League, and his last big-league action dates back to the 2022 campaign with the D-Backs. Hager slashed .240/.345/.280 with three RBI and four runs scored during that 28-game stint.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Arizona Hager was released by the Diamondbacks on Thursday.

Impact Hager saw a little action in the majors from 2021-22 but has spent all of 2023 at Triple-A Reno, posting a .716 OPS with three homers in 56 games. The 30-year-old will now try to find another organization.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Villar single in 10th, Giants beat D-backs in home finale

Rookie David Villar hit a two-run, bases-loaded single with nobody out in the 10th inning to give the San Francisco Giants a 4-3 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks, a dramati...

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contract selected by Arizona Hager had his contract selected by the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Impact Hager was removed from Arizona's 40-man roster in late August but will rejoin the big club for the final few days of the season. The 29-year-old has appeared in 28 games this season and has a .240/345/.280 slash line with three RBI and four runs scored.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aces hit jackpot, claim 2022 PCL crown LAS VEGAS -- Jake Hager is no stranger to going yard in Sin City; he grew up here. Hager played the better part of three seasons in the visi...

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • MLB.COM

Walker's 3 hits lift Diamondbacks over slumping Royals, 7-3

Christian Walker had three hits and his RBI double led to a three-run eighth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Kansas City Royals, 7-3

AUGUST 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Booted off 40-man roster Hager was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Monday.

Impact Hager will head to the waiver wire following Monday's transaction. Reyes Moronta was added to the 40-man roster in Hager's place.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grichuk hits tiebreaking double in 9th, Rockies beat D-backs

Randal Grichuk doubled to score Jose Iglesias with the go-ahead run in the ninth inning, and the Colorado Rockies defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3

JULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent down Thursday Hager was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Thursday.

Impact Hager was with the major-league club since mid-May, but he saw sporadic time in the starting lineup over the last month. The 29-year-old has hit .240 with two doubles, four runs and three RBI over 28 games in the majors this year, but he should see more consistent at-bats in the minors. Sergio Alcantara was added to Arizona's active roster to serve as a utility man.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sánchez slugs long homer, Twins pound Diamondbacks 11-1

Gary Sánchez smashed a long two-run homer that capped a six-run third inning, Dylan Bundy threw eight effective innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-1

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three-hit effort in win Hager went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 7-2 win over the Twins.

Impact Hager's three hits were all singles. In the fourth inning, an error after one of his singles led to two runs for the Diamondbacks, and he added a bases-loaded RBI single in the fifth. The 29-year-old recorded his first multi-hit game Friday. He's likely to remain in a utility role while in the majors, as he's hitting just .219/.342/.250 through 39 plate appearances this season.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Luplow slugs 2 HRs, Diamondbacks top Twins 7-2

Jordan Luplow homered twice to back Madison Bumgarner and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2

JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fills in at shortstop Hager started at shortstop for a resting Geraldo Perdomo and went 1-for-4 with a walk in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Reds.

Impact Hager's started two games in a row, including as a fill-in at third base for Josh Rojas on Tuesday. The utility infielder should stick around for a while after the Diamondbacks shifted shortstop Nick Ahmed to the 60-day injured list Wednesday. Hager has started games at second base, third base and shortstop this season, while also pitching a third of an inning.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ashcraft shuts down D-backs, Reds power way to 14-8 win

Graham Ashcraft pitched six shutout innings to extend his impressive debut run, Joey Votto led an early homer barrage and the Cincinnati Reds beat the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks...

JUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks' Jake Hager pitches in to help team wherever needed Jake Hager is a well-traveled ball player trying to make the most of his time with the Diamondbacks.

MAY 29, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Frank Thomas Threatened To Sue Jake Hager For $5 Million Over 'Big Hurt' Nickname ' Fightful News Jake Hager had a less than pleasant interaction with an MLB Hall of Famer.

MAY 28, 2022 • FIGHTFUL.COM

Freeman's 3-run HR, 5 RBIs, lift Dodgers over D-backs 14-1

Freddie Freeman highlighted a five-RBI, four-hit night with a three-run homer that was his first long ball in more than a month, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 14-1 win over...

MAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to reserve role Hager is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Hager went a collective 1-for-9 with two walks and an RBI while starting each of the past three games at second base, but he looks set to move into a full-time reserve role moving forward after Ketel Marte (hand) was cleared to return to the lineup Thursday. Once outfielder/designated hitter Cooper Hummel (illness) is activated from the COVID-19-related injured list, Hager is expected to be returned to Triple-A Reno.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Filling in for Marte Hager started at second base and went 1-for-2 with a walk in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Hager's getting steady work since being called up earlier this week. He appeared in both ends of Tuesday's doubleheader, giving second baseman Ketel Marte a breather in the first game, then filling in again at second in the night cap after Marte sustained a hand injury while pinch hitting during Game 1. Marte was unavailable once again Wednesday but said the hand is feeling better, and he could be ready to go Thursday against the Cubs. Hager may stick around for now while the Diamondbacks deal with a mini-outbreak of COVID.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Turner 3-run HR, Dodgers top D-backs for 4-game sweep

Justin Turner hit a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 to complete a four-game sweep

MAY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up, starts Game 1 on Tuesday The Diamondbacks selected Hager's contract from Triple-A Reno ahead of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Dodgers in Los Angeles. He'll start at second base in Game 1, batting ninth.

Impact Though he'll get the nod at the keystone in the first game of the twin bill while Ketel Marte rests, Hager has professional experience at every position except catcher and pitcher. He'll thus offer the Diamondbacks some versatility off the bench, but it's unclear if he'll stick with the big club beyond the doubleheader.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers return to form with 5-4 win over Bumgarner, D-backs

Chris Taylor hit a two-run homer and Tony Gonsolin pitched six innings of three-hit ball in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 5-4 victory over Madison Bumgarner and the Arizona Diamondbacks

MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back with Arizona Hager signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training.

Impact Hager became a minor-league free agent at the start of the offseason, and he'll make his way back to Arizona. He also spent time with the Mets, Brewers and Mariners in 2021, and he had a .772 OPS at the Triple-A level, where he spent most of the campaign.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Back in Arizona Hager was recalled by the Diamondbacks from Triple-A Reno on Thursday.

Impact Hager was in the majors for the first week of August, but he was optioned when Josh Rojas was activated from the injured list. He's now back with the club due to Kole Calhoun (hamstring) being sidelined. Hager has been with four organizations this season but has managed just a .791 OPS across 235 plate appearances at Triple-A and has three hits in 27 plate appearances in the big leagues.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE