LUKE WEAVER NEWS

Activated from injured list Weaver (elbow) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list as expected Sunday.

Impact Weaver made just a single appearance this season before hitting the injured list with an elbow strain. Despite opening the season as a reliever, he's been building up for a starting role, though his return to action is expected to come in a bulk relief role following opener Kyle Nelson against the Phillies on Sunday.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to serve as primary pitcher Weaver (elbow) was added to Arizona's taxi squad Saturday and is expected to be activated from the 60-day inured list and serve as the Diamondbacks' primary pitcher behind Kyle Nel...

Impact Moving Weaver from his rehab assignment to the taxi squad seemingly sets up a scenario in which he's activated and throws multiple innings Sunday. Weaver was built up to four innings and 60 pitches after the second of two rehab starts and appears to be the leading candidate to replace Humberto Castellanos (elbow), whose injury created the need for a starter Sunday. The Diamondbacks will need to make a corresponding move to the 40-man roster to accommodate Weaver's expected activation.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies host the Diamondbacks, try to continue home win streak

The Philadelphia Phillies host the Arizona Diamondbacks trying to continue a six-game home winning streak

JUNE 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rehab assignment completed Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Weaver (elbow) will make his next appearance in the majors, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Weaver, who threw a pair of rehab starts for Triple-A Reno, apparently came out of a bullpen session Friday without incident. Lovullo said the right-hander has completed his rehab assignment and is a candidate to start Sunday's series finale in Philadelphia.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies host the Diamondbacks on 5-game home win streak

The Philadelphia Phillies host the Arizona Diamondbacks aiming to extend a five-game home winning streak

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies start 3-game series against the Diamondbacks

The Philadelphia Phillies begin a three-game series at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday

JUNE 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rojas, Diamondbacks rally for 4 runs in 9th, beat Reds 5-4

Josh Rojas hit a go-ahead single during a four-run rally in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4, earning a split in the four-game series

JUNE 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throwing bullpen Friday Weaver (elbow) will throw a bullpen Friday then be evaluated for a potential start Sunday against the Phillies, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Weaver's coming off a promising four-inning rehab start at Triple-A Reno on Tuesday and lines up nicely for Sunday. "Everything was very good," Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said, acknowledging that Weaver is being considered for Sunday's start. "Stuff was good. There was high velocity. I think he was pitching at 92-93 (mph) and was ticking up every now and then." Weaver's status for Sunday should become clearer following a review of his performance Friday.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks play in game 4 of series

The Cincinnati Reds face the Arizona Diamondbacks, leading the series 2-1

JUNE 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D-Backs snap skid, back Kelly with three homers in 7-0 win

Merrill Kelly allowed one hit over six innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks hit three homers to beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-0, snapping a four-game skid

JUNE 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Promising in rehab start Weaver allowed one run on three hits while striking out three over four innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

Impact Weaver tossed 60 pitches (40 strikes) in his second rehab start. His promising outing came on a night when the parent club endured a rough start by Tyler Gilbert, who was filling in for injured No. 5 starter Humberto Castellanos (elbow/forearm). Gilbert was chased after 1.2 innings (seven runs, two home runs) and leaves manager Torey Lovullo considering multiple options for Sunday's start against the Phillies. As Lovullo described it to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com, the No. 5 starter situation is "fluid." The managerial staff will discuss a number of internal options, of which Weaver is one.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks aim to stop skid in game against the Reds

The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to stop their four-game skid with a win against the Cincinnati Reds

JUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Building up for starting duty Weaver (elbow) is scheduled to throw four innings and 60 pitches Tuesday for Triple-A Reno, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact This will be the second of what appears to be a rehab stint designed to bring Weaver back as a starter. The right-hander threw two innings and 43 pitches in a start last Thursday. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said the team is being "as fluid as possible" in light of the recent injury to Humberto Castellanos (elbow). Having Weaver stretched out gives the manager options.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks look to break 3-game road skid, play the Reds

The Arizona Diamondbacks travel to the Cincinnati Reds looking to break a three-game road slide

JUNE 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds host the Diamondbacks on 3-game home skid

The Cincinnati Reds host the Arizona Diamondbacks looking to break a three-game home slide

JUNE 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates and Diamondbacks square off with series tied 1-1

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Arizona Diamondbacks meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Begins rehab assignment Weaver threw two innings and 43 pitches for Triple-A Reno on Thursday, Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact This was Weaver's first rehab appearance, and the right-hander is scheduled for a second one Tuesday. The Diamondbacks flirted with using him in the bullpen, but it looks like Weaver's prepping for a return as a starter.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks face the Pirates with 1-0 series lead

The Arizona Diamondbacks take a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks visit the Pirates to start 3-game series

The Pittsburgh Pirates start a three-game series at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday

JUNE 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set for rehab outing Weaver (elbow) is scheduled to throw three innings and 45 pitches in a rehab outing for Triple-A Reno on Thursday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact The Diamondbacks had talked about Weaver eventually returning as a reliever, but the projected length of Thursday's outing suggests the right-hander will be built up to leave options open.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen expected Weaver (elbow) is scheduled for a bullpen session Tuesday, Nick Piecoro and Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic report.

Impact Weaver has pitched in an extended spring training game, and the bullpen session looks like the next step on the way to a rehabilitation assignment.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks bring 1-0 series advantage over Braves into game 2

The Arizona Diamondbacks lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves

MAY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks host the Braves in first of 3-game series

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Atlanta Braves to start a three-game series

MAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Turner leads Dodgers against the Diamondbacks after 4-hit performance

The Los Angeles Dodgers play the Arizona Diamondbacks after Justin Turner had four hits on Saturday in a 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks

MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Betts hits leadoff HR, sparks Dodgers over D-backs 3-2

Mookie Betts started the game with a leadoff homer, Justin Turner added four hits and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2

MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS