Walker's HR, 3 RBIs lead Diamondbacks past Marlins 5-4
Christian Walker had a homer, double and three RBIs, and Arizona Diamondbacks held on to beat the Miami Marlins 5-4MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LUIS FRÍAS #63 - PITCHER - TORONTO BLUE JAYS
0-1 W-L •
2.69 WHIP •
13.97 ERA
0-1 W-L
2.69 WHIP
13.97 ERA
Logs five outs in win Frias allowed one run on one hit and two walks over 1.2 innings in Friday's 6-2 win over St. Louis.
Impact Frias was called up from Triple-A Reno after Arizona was short a couple of relievers that were added to the COVID-19-related injury list. He had been starting for the Aces, so his length came in handy Friday when starter Madison Bumgarner was pulled after five innings.
APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled by Arizona Frias was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Thursday.
Impact Frias was sent to the minors at the end of March, and he posted a 3.29 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 13.2 innings over three minor-league starts to begin the season. He'll provide bullpen depth after J.B. Wendelken (undisclosed) was placed on the injured list and Tyler Gilbert was sent down.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Demoted Thursday The Diamondbacks optioned Frias to Triple-A Reno on Thursday.
Impact He was one of five players sent out from big-league camp in the Diamondbacks' latest round of roster cuts in advance of Opening Day. The 23-year-old right-hander had been vying for a spot in Arizona's bullpen to begin 2022 after he made three appearances for the big club last season following a Sept. 18 call-up from Reno.
MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Siri, McCormick rally AL West-leading Astros past D-backs
Jose Siri and Chas McCormick hit back-to-back home runs in the eighth inning, rallying the AL West-leading Houston Astros over the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Calhoun, Varsho key 3-run 10th, Arizona beats Houston, 6-4
Kole Calhoun knocked in the go-ahead run with an RBI single and Daulton Varsho homered as the Arizona Diamondbacks scored three runs in the 10th inning for a 6-4 win over the Houst...SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Headed to Arizona Frias was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Saturday.
Impact Frias was promoted from Double-A Amarillo to Triple-A Reno on Aug. 16. Since, he's posted a 5.82 ERA and 1.75 WHIP while walking 16 hitters across 21.1 frames and five starts with Reno. While it's unclear when Frias will first take a major-league mound, it's likely that he'll draw a start in the coming days.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Promoted to Triple-A The Diamondbacks promoted Frias from Double-A Amarillo to Triple-A Reno on Monday, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.
Impact Monday was moving day for several of Arizona's more highly regarded prospects, as outfielder Alek Thomas will move up to Reno with Frias, while outfielder Eduardo Diaz and starter Brandon Pfaadt were promoted to Amarillo from High-A Hillsboro. Over his 16 starts with Amarillo this season, Frias turned in a 5.26 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 91:25 K:BB across 78.2 innings.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Twirls seven-inning no-no Frias pitched a seven-inning no-hitter for Double-A Amarillo on Sunday. He walked one batter and struck out six.
Impact Frias faced one batter over the minimum in the first game of a doubleheader for the Sod Poodles, setting down the first 16 batters before issuing the lone walk. The 23-year-old right-hander with the big fastball has a 5.27 ERA (3.90 FIP) over 14 games for the Soddies.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from COVID list Frias (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday.
Impact The 22-year-old was unable to report to spring training at the start of camp after testing positive for the virus, but he's been cleared to join the team. Frias didn't end up missing significant time, so he shouldn't have any issues being ready for the start of the regular season.
FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on COVID-19 list The Diamondbacks placed Frias on the COVID-19 injured list Monday.
Impact Frias didn't report to the Diamondbacks' facility last week for the start of spring training while he continues to recover from COVID-19. With Arizona making his move to the IL official Monday, the transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for newly-signed infielder Asdrubal Cabrera.
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tests positive for COVID-19 Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Wednesday that Frias has yet to report to spring training due to a positive COVID-19 test result, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.
Impact After being added to the 40-man roster during the offseason, Frias is slated to attend big-league spring training for the second straight year. Frias will have to complete a quarantine and clear all COVID-19-related protocols before reporting to camp. The 22-year-old right-hander split the 2019 season between short-season Hillsboro and Low-A Kane County, posting a 2.83 ERA and striking out 101 over 76.1 innings.
FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Protected from Rule 5 draft Frias' contract was purchased by the Diamondbacks on Friday.
Impact One of Arizona's most talented pitching prospects, Frias has a chance to develop into a high-strikeout starter or a late-inning reliever, depending on the development of his third pitch and his command. He has never pitched above Low-A but spent the summer at the alternate training site, likely setting up an assignment to High-A or Double-A in 2021.
NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
