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June 14, 2025

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest D-backs injury news and transactions.

'Awful news': D-backs closer Martinez to have Tommy John surgery

June 13, 2025

PHOENIX -- It was the news they expected, but it didn’t make it any easier to hear -- Diamondbacks closer Justin Martinez will undergo Tommy John surgery in the coming weeks and be lost for the rest of the 2025 season and a large portion of 2026 as well. Martinez,

D-backs' pitching woes continue as Martinez seeks second opinion on TJ surgery

June 11, 2025

PHOENIX -- Just days after learning that their ace, Corbin Burnes, would have to undergo Tommy John surgery that will keep him out for the rest of this year and most if not all of 2026, the Diamondbacks on Tuesday faced the loss of another key arm. Closer Justin Martinez,

Martinez, Montes De Oca both to get MRI on elbow

June 10, 2025

PHOENIX -- The Diamondbacks got a win Monday night, beating the Mariners, 8-4, in dramatic fashion, but the celebration was muted by an injury to closer Justin Martinez, who was forced to leave the game in the ninth inning due to tightness in his right elbow. Martinez will undergo an

X-rays negative after Moreno (hand) exits early

June 7, 2025

CINCINNATI -- For a team that already had a banged up starting right fielder and first baseman and had just received news that its ace needed Tommy John surgery, the last thing the Diamondbacks needed was another injury. But when Cristian Mena’s 86.5 mph curveball to Will Benson in the

Burnes to undergo Tommy John surgery, will miss rest of 2025 season

June 6, 2025

CINCINNATI -- Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo couldn’t put much of a positive spin on the news he and his ace right-hander got before Friday’s series opener against the Reds at Great American Ball Park. Corbin Burnes will undergo Tommy John surgery next week and will miss the rest of the

After hitting IL, Burnes (right elbow inflammation) to get 2nd opinion

June 3, 2025

ATLANTA -- The D-backs placed ace right-hander Corbin Burnes on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation on Tuesday. To take his place on the roster, the club recalled left-hander Tommy Henry from Triple-A Reno. Burnes was forced to leave the game against the Nationals in the top of

'Gut punch': Burnes (right elbow tightness) headed for MRI after early exit

June 1, 2025

PHOENIX -- The Diamondbacks got a much-needed win Sunday afternoon, beating the Nationals, 3-1, at Chase Field, but now they have to hope that they didn’t suffer a much bigger loss. Ace right-hander Corbin Burnes was forced to leave the game in the top of the fifth inning when he

Martinez reinstated from IL, to ease into closer duties

May 23, 2025

ST. LOUIS – Diamondbacks right-hander Justin Martinez was excited to get on the team bus to Busch Stadium on Friday. His teammates were equally as excited to see him. “You don't know how much you love this game until you can’t play,” Martinez said. “So, when you go to the

Burnes likely to miss next start due to right shoulder inflammation

May 3, 2025

PHILADELPHIA -- It seems likely, but not certain yet, that Diamondbacks right-hander Corbin Burnes will miss his scheduled start Monday when Arizona returns home to play the Mets due to right shoulder inflammation.

Martinez's MRI reveals no structural damage in shoulder

May 3, 2025

PHILADELPHIA -- The Diamondbacks received some good news Saturday when an MRI taken of closer Justin Martinez’s shoulder showed no structural damage.

Kelly expresses frustration after ongoing issue with cramps

May 2, 2025

PHILADELPHIA -- Merrill Kelly is out of answers and has long since run out of patience with his right hamstring, which continues to cramp up on him at the most inopportune times. The latest happened Friday night in Philadelphia when Kelly was warming up for the sixth inning and felt

Gallen's gem aids D-backs 'pen as Martinez (shoulder) hits IL

May 1, 2025

NEW YORK -- Nothing helps a beleaguered bullpen quite like an outstanding start and some timely hitting, two things the D-backs got in a 4-2 win over the Mets on Thursday afternoon at Citi Field. Zac Gallen allowed just one run -- a homer to Juan Soto -- over six

With depleted 'pen, D-backs place Puk on IL, recall Jameson

April 19, 2025

CHICAGO -- The Diamondbacks made a flurry of roster moves Saturday with the most notable being the placement of left-hander A.J. Puk on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation. In addition, Arizona optioned right-hander Bryce Jarvis and lefty Joe Mantiply to Triple-A Reno while recalling right-hander Drey Jameson

Marte (strained left hamstring) lands on injured list

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April 5, 2025

WASHINGTON -- After departing the D-backs' 6-4 victory over the Nationals on Friday night with a strained left hamstring, All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday morning. Infielder Tim Tawa, who has not played in the Majors yet, was recalled from Triple-A Reno

Marte's hamstring injury overshadows D-backs' win

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April 5, 2025

WASHINGTON -- Mere minutes into the D-backs’ 6-4 series-opening win vs. the Nats at Nationals Park on Friday evening, Arizona was forced to improvise. In the second at-bat of the game, Ketel Marte roped what looked like a surefire triple out to center field. But the D-backs’ second baseman, just

Jordan Montgomery to undergo Tommy John surgery

March 25, 2025

PHOENIX -- Jordan Montgomery’s time with the Arizona Diamondbacks appears to be over as the left-hander will undergo Tommy John surgery next week. This will be Montgomery’s second Tommy John surgery, with the first coming in 2018. This time, his procedure will be done by Dr. Keith Meister and will

Carroll plays it safe; E-Rod makes spring debut

March 2, 2025

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Corbin Carroll left the D-backs’ game on Sunday afternoon against the Rangers after the third inning due to lower back tightness, but the outfielder does not believe the injury is anything serious. “I felt it at the start of the game, and it was kind of just

D-backs suffer 'frustrating' loss after Moreno's early departure

September 22, 2024

MILWAUKEE -- When the top of the third inning ended Sunday, the D-backs could not have asked for a better position to be in. They led the Brewers by eight runs and seemed to be heading toward a sweep of the four-game series and clinching a postseason berth. Instead, it

D-backs back Kelly with shutout after cramping causes early exit

September 21, 2024

MILWAUKEE -- Merrill Kelly was happy that his team got a win that moved them one step closer to locking up a postseason berth and the D-backs right-hander was pleased with how he pitched through five innings Saturday night. The 5-0 win at American Family Field was the fourth in

With Nelson on IL, D-backs need more from Pfaadt, Montgomery

September 15, 2024

PHOENIX -- The D-backs suffered a pair of tough losses Saturday, one on the field and one off. Before their game with the Brewers even started came word that right-hander Ryne Nelson, arguably the team's best starting pitcher the past few months, would need to go on the injured list

D-backs reinstate All-Star Marte from IL

September 7, 2024

HOUSTON -- Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte was activated from the injured list on Friday after missing three weeks with a left ankle sprain. Marte was in the lineup in the series-opening 8-0 loss to the Astros, batting first as the the designated hitter. "He’s looking great, and we’re

D-backs get Walker back, but lose Gurriel to IL

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September 3, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO -- The D-backs got some mixed injury news ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Giants at Oracle Park, activating slugging first baseman Christian Walker from the 10-day injured list but losing outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. to a left calf strain. While the return of Walker is a

D-backs can exhale after Marte, Gallen injury scares: 'We need them'

August 11, 2024

PHOENIX -- The result on the field was once again positive for the D-backs, who defeated the Phillies, 11-1, on Saturday night in front of a huge crowd at Chase Field, but even more importantly for them, they also got good news from the trainer’s room. In the span of

Walker hopeful IL stint will last 'only a few weeks'

July 31, 2024

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