Gallen expected to start for the Diamondbacks against Astros
The Astros will roll out Zack Greinke to the mound Sunday and the Diamondbacks plan to give Zac Gallen the startSEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KEVIN GINKEL #37 - PITCHER - ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
8-3 W-L •
1.20 WHIP •
3.21 ERA
8-3 W-L
1.20 WHIP
3.21 ERA
McCullers Jr. expected to start as Astros host the Diamondbacks
The Astros will roll out Lance McCullers Jr. to the mound Saturday and the Diamondbacks plan to give Humberto Castellanos the startSEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on 60-day IL Ginkel was recalled from Triple-A Reno and placed on the 60-day injured list Wednesday with right elbow inflammation.
Impact Ginkel landed on the injured list at Reno in late July, and he's being move to the major-league 60-day IL to free up a spot on the 40-man roster. There's been no indication where the 27-year-old is at in his recovery, but given the length of his absence he won't be returning down the stretch for Arizona.
SEPTEMBER 16, 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
Demoted to Triple-A The Diamondbacks optioned Ginkel to Triple-A Reno following Saturday's 9-3 loss to the Dodgers.
Impact Ginkel's demotion comes in the wake of perhaps his worst relief appearance of the season. During Saturday's loss, Ginkel retired only three of the eight batters he faced in a 36-pitch outing, giving up three earned runs on a double and four walks. The loss of control was a surprise from Ginkel; he had issued only three free passes over his last 14 relief appearances combined.
JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Buehler takes no-hitter into 8th, Dodgers beat D-backs 9-3
Walker Buehler had another masterful mound performance, taking a no-hitter into the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the skidding Arizona Diamondbacks 9-3JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gavin Lux hits 1st grand slam, Dodgers top Arizona 9-1
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-1 for their sixth victory in seven gamesMAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MadBum keeps rolling, Diamondbacks beat Marlins 11-3
Madison Bumgarner threw seven shutout innings, Asdrúbal Cabrera had four hits including a three-run homer, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Miami Marlins 11-3MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blown up in loss Ginkel (0-1) took the loss Tuesday, allowing three runs on three hits while striking out one over a third of an inning in a 9-3 loss to Miami.
Impact The Diamondbacks had just clawed their way back to tie the game in the top of the eighth, but it took just two batters in the bottom half of the inning for Miami to reclaim the lead off the usually reliable Ginkel. Throw in some shoddy defense and the Marlins pushed six runs across the plate. Ginkel entered the game with a 3.27 ERA and 1.27 WHIP before picking up his first loss of the season.
MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Weaver, Diamondbacks to take on Lopez, Marlins
The Marlins will roll out Pablo Lopez to the mound Wednesday and the Diamondbacks plan to give Luke Weaver the startMAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aguilar sparks 6-run 8th as Marlins beat Diamondbacks 9-3
NL RBI leader Jesús Aguilar delivered a tiebreaking single in a six-run eighth after Richard Bleier struck out the side with the bases loaded in the top of the inning, and the Miam...MAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smith leads stellar D-backs' bullpen in 5-3 win over Rockies
Eduardo Escobar hit a go-ahead triple, Josh Rojas connected for a solo homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks climbed out of an early three-run hole to beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on...APRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lowrie, A's rally from 5-run deficit, beat Diamondbacks 7-5
Jed Lowrie hit a tying, three-run homer in the seventh inning, Seth Brown had a solo shot in the next frame and the Oakland Athletics rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Ar...APRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pitches Thursday Ginkel (illness) allowed one hit over a scoreless inning in Thursday's 7-4 loss to Colorado.
Impact Ginkel was unavailable for a game earlier this week with manager Torey Lovullo saying the reliever was "under the weather." Arizona's unsettled bullpen could use some stability, and Ginkel has not yet been scored upon in four appearances, spanning 3.1 innings.
APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable due to illness Ginkel was 'under the weather' Tuesday night, which is why he wasn't used in Tuesday's 13-inning win over the Rockies, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Both Chris Devenski and Yoan Lopez blew save opportunities Tuesday night, leading to rookie Matt Peacock making his debut and pitching three innings to finish the game. We still don't have an official closer for the Diamondbacks, and might not for a while with Joakim Soria on the IL.
APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Widener, Diamondbacks beat Padres 3-1 to avoid 4-game sweep
Rookie Taylor Widener flustered San Diego’s potent offense for six scoreless innings to win his first big league start and David Peralta hit a two-run triple for the Arizona Diamon...APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes second spring appearance Ginkel allowed one walk and struck out one over a scoreless inning in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Cubs.
Impact Ginkel entered the game in the eighth inning in what was his second spring appearance. He pitched the fifth inning during is other outing. He had been considered closer material in 2020 following a breakout 2019, but the right-hander allowed 11 earned runs over 10 innings when pitching the final third of games last season. Ginkel is expected to have a spot in the 2021 bullpen but has been passed by Stefan Crichton for high-leverage work.
MARCH 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NL West teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the National League West entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Soria, Diamondbacks finalize $3.5 million, 1-year contract
The Arizona Diamondbacks have finalized their $3.5 million, one-year contract with relief pitcher Joakim SoriaFEBRUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
D-backs add veteran reliever Soria on $3.5M, 1-year deal
The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to terms on $3.5 million, one-year deal with veteran relief pitcher Joakim Soria, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiationsFEBRUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ginkel optioned to work on 'consistency' The D-backs optioned reliever Kevin Ginkel to their alternate training site in order to make room for Friday night’s starter, Caleb Smith. T...
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • MLB.COM
Optioned to alternate site Ginkel was optioned to Arizona's alternate training site Thursday.
Impact Ginkel had seemingly taken over as the Diamondbacks' closer after Archie Bradley was traded to Cincinnati at the deadline, but he's now no longer even a low-leverage option. His 6.75 ERA and 2.12 WHIP on the season certainly aren't closer material. Travis Bergen picked up a save Thursday and is the only remaining pitcher on Arizona's roster with a save this season.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Tagged with loss Ginkel (0-2) was tagged with the loss against the Dodgers on Wednesday, recording one out while giving up two runs (one earned) on one hit and a walk with one strikeout.
Impact Ginkel came into a tied 10th inning and immediately allowed the extra-innings baserunner (Corey Seager) to advance to third on a wild pitch. He then gave up an RBI single to Chris Taylor before striking out Cody Bellinger. After walking Max Muncy, Ginkel was replaced with Hector Rondon, who charged another run to Ginkel by surrendering an RBI single to AJ Pollock. Ginkel had blown his first opportunity at closer last week against the Dodgers but earned a win two days later against the Giants. He's not exactly off to a good start in a high-leverage role.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers score twice in 10th to beat Diamondbacks 6-4
Chris Taylor and AJ Pollock each hit a run-scoring single in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers overcame a rare off night for ace Clayton Kershaw to beat the Arizona Diamo...SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves break NL scoring record in 29-9 romp over Marlins
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
