MAY 7, 2022 • MLB.COM
JOSH VANMETER FIRST BASEMAN - NO TEAM
FIRST BASEMAN - NO TEAM
VanMeter pressed into duty as emergency catcher CINCINNATI -- Josh VanMeter is not a catcher. The last time he suited up behind the dish was in high school. He has not caught a game as a p...
Sits against lefty VanMeter is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact After missing a couple of games with an illness, VanMeter checked back into the lineup for Tuesday's 12-8 loss to Milwaukee and struck out in both of his at-bats. The lefty-hitting VanMeter will retreat to the bench Wednesday with southpaw Aaron Ashby on the hill for the Brewers, allowing Michael Chavis to pick up a start at second base.
APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back in action Tuesday VanMeter (illness) is starting at second base and batting sixth Tuesday against the Brewers, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact VanMeter sat out the past two games with an illness but will rejoin the starting nine for Tuesday's series opener versus Milwaukee. The 27-year-old is 4-for-18 with a home run, two additional runs scored and a stolen base through seven games this season.
APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Sunday VanMeter (illness) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
Impact VanMeter was scratched from Saturday's starting nine due to an illness and won't re-enter the lineup for the series finale. The 27-year-old may not have been in the lineup regardless of the ailment since lefty Justin Steele is pitching for Chicago. Michael Chavis will cover the keystone to open Sunday's contest.
APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scratched with illness VanMeter was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to an illness, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
Impact VanMeter was slated to start at second base Saturday, but with him not feeling well, Cole Tucker will man the keystone instead.
APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Thursday VanMeter isn't starting Thursday's game against the Cubs.
Impact VanMeter had started in the last two games against right-handed pitchers, but he'll take a seat Thursday with righty Mark Leiter starting for the Cubs. Michael Chavis will start at the keystone and bat fifth.
APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Woodruff dominates, Brewers beat Pirates for 3-game sweep
Brandon Woodruff pitched hitless ball into the sixth inning, Rowdy Tellez homered for the second straight day and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 for a three-...APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets second straight start vs. RHP VanMeter will start at second base and bat seventh Wednesday against the Brewers.
Impact For the second straight game, VanMeter will man the keystone while facing off against a right-handed pitcher. In Tuesday's 5-2 loss, VanMeter went 2-for-3 while taking reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes deep for a solo home run, and the 27-year-old will take aim at another quality right-handed pitcher in Brandon Woodruff on Wednesday. With the Pirates leaving the lefty-hitting Hoy Park on the bench for the fifth game in a row, VanMeter appears to have claimed the strong side of a platoon at second base with Diego Castillo.
APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goes deep in loss VanMeter went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Brewers.
Impact VanMeter singled in the top of the fifth inning before later sending a Corbin Burnes cutter over the fence in the seventh frame, producing his first long ball of the season. He came into the contest with only one hit in 10 at-bats, so he'll look to turn Tuesday's multi-hit performance into a trend moving forward.
APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Makes another start at keystone VanMeter will start at second base and bat fifth in Monday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact With Hoy Park shifting over to shortstop Monday in place of a resting Kevin Newman, VanMeter will pick up his second start at the keystone through the Pirates' first four contests. Park's standing atop the depth chart at second base appears shaky, so the lefty-hitting VanMeter could have the opportunity to push for more work at the position, at least against right-handed pitching. VanMeter is still looking for his first hit of the season, after going 0-for-3 with a walk during the first three games of the series in St. Louis.
APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
VanMeter brings bevy of gloves to utility role FORT MYERS, Fla. -- One minute, Josh VanMeter was relaxing in his Arizona apartment; the next, he was on a plane bound for Florida. Cactus L...
APRIL 2, 2022 • MLB.COM
Gets a shot in Pittsburgh VanMeter was traded by the Diamondbacks to the Pirates on Thursday in exchange for Listher Sosa.
Impact VanMeter was designated for assignment Sunday, though he should now have the opportunity to open the season in the majors. His ultimate role will likely be as a utility player and bench bat, but VanMeter could draw starts at third base if Ke'Bryan Hayes (ankle) is not healthy to begin the season. Across 310 plate appearances with the Diamondbacks in 2021, VanMeter hit only .212/.297/.354.
APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Designated for assignment VanMeter was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Sunday.
Impact VanMeter was slated to serve as a utility man in 2022, but he'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster after the Diamondbacks acquired Sergio Alcantara from the Cubs on Sunday. VanMeter made 112 appearances for Arizona last year and hit .212 with six home runs, 36 RBI, 26 runs and three stolen bases.
MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Socks walkoff homer VanMeter went 2-for-5 with a home run in Sunday's win over Colorado.
Impact VanMeter was having an unimpressive day at the plate but became the team's hero in the season finale with a two-out, walkoff homer in the bottom of the ninth. It was VanMeter's sixth long ball of the campaign, but that doesn't hide the fact that he was far from being a steady offensive threat. In fact, VanMeter ends the year hitting .212 with a meager .651 OPS across 112 games.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
D-backs win finale on VanMeter's walk-off HR PHOENIX -- Josh VanMeter’s two-out home run in the ninth led the D-backs to a walk-off win over the Rockies, 5-4, in the final game of the 2...
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • MLB.COM
VanMeter hits game-winning homer, D-backs beat Rockies 5-4 Josh VanMeter hit a tiebreaking homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a 5-4 victory over the Color...
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
VanMeter hits game-winning homer, D-backs beat Rockies 5-4
Josh VanMeter hit a tiebreaking homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a 5-4 victory over the Colorado RockiesOCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting third straight game VanMeter is out of the lineup Friday against the Rockies.
Impact VanMeter was on the bench the past two games with the Giants starting left-handed pitchers, and he won't rejoin the lineup Friday despite the fact Colorado is sending out a righty in Jon Gray. Josh Rojas will shift to the hot corner while Geraldo Perdomo starts at shortstop.
OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting versus southpaw VanMeter is not in the lineup Thursday against the Giants.
Impact VanMeter is on the bench for the second straight game with the Giants starting another left-hander in Scott Kazmir. Ildemaro Vargas will start at the hot corner Thursday for Arizona.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat against lefty VanMeter isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.
Impact VanMeter will get a breather for the third time in the last four games with lefty Alex Wood on the mound for the Giants. Ildemaro Vargas will start at the hot corner and bat sixth.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Giants earn 103rd win to tie third-most wins in team history
Wilmer Flores hit a go-ahead, bases-loaded single in San Francisco’s four-run sixth inning, Brandon Crawford added an RBI hit two batters later and the Giants beat the Arizona Diam...SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Resting Sunday VanMeter will sit Sunday against the Dodgers.
Impact VanMeter hits the bench for the second straight day as the Dodgers start a second straight lefty in Julio Urias. Ildemaro Vargas gets the start at the hot corner.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 4-2, keep pace in NL West race
AJ Pollock hit a two-run homer, Chris Taylor robbed a pair of potential extra-base hits on defense in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers kept pace in the NL West race by...SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kelly, lowly D-Backs rally past NL East-leading Braves 6-4
Carson Kelly hit a tying three-run homer in a five-run seventh inning, Daulton Varsho followed with a go-ahead double and the last-place Arizona Diamondbacks beat the NL East-leadi...SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out of Monday's lineup VanMeter is not in the lineup Monday against Atlanta.
Impact VanMeter started the past three games and will receive a day off after going 2-for-11 with a walk, an RBI and five strikeouts during that stretch. Ildemaro Vargas will take over at the hot corner for Arizona.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
