Weathers expected to start as San Diego hosts Arizona
The Padres will roll out Ryan Weathers to the mound Friday and the Diamondbacks plan to give Caleb Smith the startAUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JOSH VANMETER FIRST BASEMAN - NO TEAM
FIRST BASEMAN - NO TEAM
Sitting again Thursday VanMeter (back) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants.
Impact The infielder was scratched from Wednesday's starting nine with lower-back spasms and apparently requires more time off. VanMeter should be considered day-to-day until the Diamondbacks provide an update on his condition. Jake Hager is playing second base and batting seventh Thursday.
AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with back issue VanMeter was scratched from Wednesday's game due to lower-back spasms, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
Impact VanMeter being scratched was initially reported for undisclosed reasons, so this update adds clarity for fantasy players. Jake Hager replaced him in the lineup at second base.
AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kelly expected to start for Arizona against San Francisco
The Diamondbacks will send Merrill Kelly to the mound Thursday and the Giants will give Alex Wood the startAUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gausman, Dickerson lead Giants past Diamondbacks 7-1
Kevin Gausman threw six stellar innings, Alex Dickerson added a three-run homer and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1 on Wednesday nightAUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Late scratch Wednesday VanMeter was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Giants for undisclosed reasons, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Impact VanMeter should be considered day-to-day until the Diamondbacks provide further updates. Jake Hager enters the lineup to bat seventh and play second base.
AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sits after three straight starts VanMeter is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Impact The lefty-hitting VanMeter will take a seat with southpaw Julio Urias on the bump for Los Angeles. VanMeter had picked up starts at either second or third base in each of the past three contests, going 5-for-13 with five doubles, three RBI, two runs, a walk and a stolen base. He looks on track to play regularly against right-handed pitching with Eduardo Escobar now in Milwaukee and with Josh Rojas (finger) and Pavin Smith (COVID-19) on the injured list.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Drives in three in win VanMeter started at second base and went 3-for-5 with a walk, three doubles, three RBI and a run scored in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Dodgers.
Impact VanMeter has received an uptick in playing time since being called up June 20 and should continue to get starts at second or third base. Josh Rojas (finger) is on the 10-day injured list, and Eduardo Escobar was traded to Brewers, which creates starting opportunities for VanMeter along with Andrew Young and Asdrubal Cabrera. The 26-year-old infielder is 18-for-72 (.250) with two home runs, nine doubles, one triple and 13 RBI over the 26 games since his call-up.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers to face Diamondbacks on the road
The Diamondbacks will start Merrill Kelly on Saturday while the Dodgers have yet to announce who will take the moundJULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cabrera's double in 10th lifts D-backs over Dodgers 6-5
Asdrúbal Cabrera hit a soft, looping double into left field that scored Daulton Varsho in the 10th inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 on Friday ni...JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starts at third base VanMeter started at third base and went 1-for-4 with a double, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Texas.
Impact VanMeter produced a run that tied the game at 2-2 in the seventh inning. He led off with a double then stole third base (his first in 2021), a decision upheld upon review, before trotting home on a sacrifice fly by Andrew Young. VanMeter was moved to third base after the Diamondbacks traded Eduardo Escobar to the Brewers earlier in the day. With Escobar out of the way and Josh Rojas (finger) on the 10-day injured list, at-bats are available for VanMeter and Young, who started at second base.
JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bumgarner wins pitching duel as D-backs edge Rangers 3-2
Madison Bumgarner pitched four-hit ball over seven innings to win for the first time since May 11 for ArizonaJULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sits after two straight starts VanMeter is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
Impact VanMeter will take a seat after going 0-for-7 with a walk while batting out of the leadoff spot the past two games. With Josh Rojas (finger) moving to the injured list earlier this weekend, VanMeter should be in store for more playing time, though he won't necessarily take on an everyday role in the Arizona infield.
JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Slots in at leadoff VanMeter batted leadoff and went 0-for-5 in Friday's 8-3 loss to the Cubs.
Impact VanMeter was the first to replace the injured Josh Rojas (finger) at leadoff and also started at second base, Rojas' primary position. The Diamondbacks have not yet made a move with Rojas, who is expected to eventually require a stint on the injured list for his fractured left pinky finger. The injury opens an opportunity for VanMeter, a multi-positional player that has experienced an uptick in playing time since his most recent call-up in June. The new wrinkle for VanMeter is that he could start more often and have a permanent home at second base with Rojas unavailable.
JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Racks up three hits and three RBI VanMeter went 3-for-3 with a double, a triple, a run and three RBI in an 11-6 victory over Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
Impact VanMeter didn't start the game, instead coming in to play second base as part of a double switch in the fifth inning. He ended up logging three at-bats anyway as Arizona stormed to 10 runs between the fifth and seventh frames. VanMeter played a key role in the offensive outburst, scoring a run in the fifth before tripling home a runner in the seventh. He added a two-run double in the seventh to cap the scoring for Arizona. The three-hit game was the first this season for VanMeter, who is still slashing a mediocre .202/.301/.363 overall.
JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bumgarner expected to start as Diamondbacks host the Pirates
The Diamondbacks will send Madison Bumgarner to the mound Wednesday and the Pirates will give Chad Kuhl the startJULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
D'backs win 3rd straight, score 8 in 7th to top Pirates 11-6
The Arizona Diamondbacks have their first three-game winning streak since late AprilJULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers in win VanMeter went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 4-2 in over the Pirates.
Impact VanMeter was the second home run of back-to-back jacks with Pavin Smith in the second inning. It was his second long ball of the month but just his third all year. The 26-year-old has maintained a depth role throughout the year and hasn't done enough at the plate to warrant consideration for more playing time. He's slashing .182/.286/.322 with 10 extra-base hits, 14 RBI, 13 runs scored and a 17:42 BB:K over 140 plate appearances.
JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Smith, Escobar lead Diamondbacks over Pirates 4-2
Caleb Smith pitched 6 2/3 stellar innings, Eduardo Escobar hit a two-run homer for the second straight game and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Muncy hits 3-run walk-off HR, Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 7-4
Max Muncy slugged a three-run, walk-off homer in the ninth inning, rallying the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4JULY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nunez, Rockies avoid sweep, beat D-Backs for rare road win
Light-hitting Dom Nunez doubled twice and singled as the Colorado Rockies avoided a three-game sweep by the team with the worst record in the majors, beating the Arizona Diamondbac...JULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers in loss VanMeter went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Thursday's loss to the Rockies.
Impact VanMeter took Chi Chi Gonzalez deep in the fifth inning. The long ball was just the second of the year for the 26-year-old, who despite a slight uptick in playing time since his latest callup, is batting a disappointing .179/.296/.302 across 52 games.
JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On base twice in loss VanMeter started at second base and went 0-for-2 with two walks in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Milwaukee.
Impact VanMeter made his third start in four games, as Arizona manager Torey Lovullo followed through on his statement earlier this week that the 26-year-old infielder would see more action during this callup than his previous stint in the majors. When up with the Diamondbacks in April and May, VanMeter primarily served as a pinch hitter and started one or two games per week. Whether the manager continues to regularly insert VanMeter into the starting lineup likely depends on his bat. He's hitless with four walks in 14 plate appearances since his callup and has a .509 OPS for the season.
JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will play more this time around Arizona manager Torey Lovullo expects VanMeter to receive more playing time during this stint in the majors than he did at the beginning of the season, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona...
Impact VanMeter, who was called up Sunday and immediately started at second base, had a walk and an RBI in five plate appearances in a loss to the Dodgers. During VanMeter's first stint in April and May, he played roughly two games per week while also serving as a pinch hitter. He'll split time between second and third base, and the 26-year-old infielder was needed for both positions Sunday after Eduardo Escobar (quadriceps) was removed from the game.
JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pujols HR, Dodgers send Diamondbacks to 17th straight loss
Albert Pujols hit a three-run homer and passed Mel Ott for 14th on the career runs list, and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended the Arizona Diamondbacks’ losing streak to 17 games wi...JUNE 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
