TAYLOR WIDENER NEWS

Returns to injured list Widener was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a strained right groin.

Impact Widener appeared to have been activated from the injured list too soon and will once again be sidelined after aggravating the injury in Sunday's start. The groin issue has limited the righty to just five starts this season, but he does have an impressive 2.63 ERA (albeit with a 5.01 FIP) in that small, 24-inning sample.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Widener reinjures groin, likely headed back to injured list Right-hander Taylor Widener’s return from the injured list lasted just 1 2/3 innings on Sunday.

MAY 24, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Widener exits with injury in rough road finale Taylor Widener walked off the Coors Field mound, a trainer by his side, and returned to the visitors’ dugout. He threw his glove against the...

MAY 23, 2021 • MLB.COM

Story hits walk-off HR in 9th, Rockies beat slumping Dbacks

Trevor Story hit a home run leading off the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Colorado Rockies over the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with right groin discomfort Widener was removed from Sunday's start against the Rockies with right groin discomfort, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Widener spent time on the injured list with a groin strain prior to Sunday's start, and he's dealing with a similar issue following his outing. It's not yet clear whether the issue will force him to spend more time on the injured list.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits start with apparent injury Widener was removed in the second inning of his start Sunday against the Rockies with an apparent groin injury, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. He recorded five outs...

Impact The Diamondbacks reinstated Widener from the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday's series finale, but the right-hander may not have been 100 percent recovered from the groin strain that had kept him on the shelf since April 22. Arizona likely will provide an update on Widener after the contest, but if he did in fact aggravate the groin injury, another stint on the IL could be in the forecast.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks RHP Widener exits in 2nd inning

Diamondbacks right-hander Taylor Widener has left their game at Colorado in the second inning with an apparent injury

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D-backs option VanMeter, activate Widener D-backs manager Torey Lovullo made it clear what his message was to Josh VanMeter when the 26-year-old infielder was optioned to Triple-A Re...

MAY 23, 2021 • MLB.COM

Activated for Sunday's start Widener (groin) was activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday's start at Colorado.

Impact The 26-year-old has been sidelined for the past month by a right groin strain, but he'll rejoin the rotation for the series finale in Denver. Widener was off to a strong start before the injury with a 2.82 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 18:6 K:BB over 22.1 innings, and he'll attempt to pick up where he left off Sunday.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks take 7-game skid into matchup with Rockies

Arizona is looking to break its seven-game losing streak with a win over Colorado

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blackman's HR, Tapia's catch lift Rockies over D-backs 7-6

Charlie Blackmon hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer off Madison Bumgarner in a four-run sixth inning, left fielder Raimel Tapia made a dazzling catch to thwart a rally attempt and th...

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Widener ready to 'hit the ground running' Early in the season, Taylor Widener got his first opportunity to be a member of a big league rotation. And the D-backs right-hander impresse...

MAY 22, 2021 • MLB.COM

Sunday return confirmed Widener (groin) will be activated from the injured list and will start Sunday against the Rockies, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact A groin strain has sidelined Widener since April 22, but he's finally ready to return to the rotation. The righty was inconsistent before suffering the injury, enjoying two scoreless, six-inning outings while allowing three and four earned runs in his other two shorter starts.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could start Sunday Widener (groin) threw a bullpen session Thursday and could be activated to start Sunday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Widener made a rehab start at Triple-A Reno on Tuesday and followed it up with Thursday's session, putting him in line to start Sunday, but manager Torey Lovullo said he's still determining the best path forward for the right-hander. Corbin Martin is also an option to start Sunday.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado hosts Arizona after Marquez's solid showing

Colorado looks to follow up a dominant performance by Friday starter German Marquez

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McMahon homers twice, Rockies beat Diamondbacks 7-1

German Marquez scattered four hits over seven scoreless innings, Ryan McMahon homered twice and drove in three runs, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zach Buchanan: Diamondbacks right-hander Taylor Widener will... - The Athletic Diamondbacks right-hander Taylor Widener will not need another rehab start? Torey Lovullo says. The team hasn't decided when he'll slot into...

MAY 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Diamondbacks look to end 4-game slide against Dodgers

Arizona is looking to snap its four-game losing streak with a win over Los Angeles

MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Encouraging rehab start Widener (groin) made a rehab start for Triple-A Reno on Tuesday and threw 74 pitches over 4.2 innings, Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact This was Widener's first rehab outing, and he came out it feeling healthy, which is encouraging news as Arizona navigates injuries to several of its starters. Diamondbacks assistant general manager Amiel Sawdaye said Widener's next start could be in the majors.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona takes 3-game skid into matchup with Los Angeles

Arizona is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over Los Angeles

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles faces Arizona after Buehler's strong outing

Los Angeles looks to follow up a dominant performance by Monday starter Walker Buehler

MAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buehler scheduled to start as Los Angeles hosts Arizona

The Dodgers will send Walker Buehler to the mound Monday and the Diamondbacks will give Madison Bumgarner the start

MAY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scheduled for rehab start Widener threw a bullpen session Saturday and is scheduled to make a rehab start at Triple-A Reno on Tuesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Widener threw two sessions this past week, 51 pitches in a simulated game Thursday followed by Saturday's 30-pitch bullpen, and will head to Reno to commence a rehab stint. He'll throw about 75 pitches Tuesday and be re-evaluated for a possible return to Arizona's rotation.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fedde expected to start for the Nationals against Diamondbacks

The Nationals will start Erick Fedde on Sunday and the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Luke Weaver

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Escobar has 2 HRs, 7 RBIs as D-backs rout Nationals 11-4

Eduardo Escobar hit a three-run homer, a two-run homer and tied a career high with seven RBIs to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Washington Nationals 11-4

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS