This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest D-backs injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
Injury: Left hamstring strain
IL date: May 23 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Mid-June
Status: Taking machine batting practice, running and doing outfield work. Manager Torey Lovullo said on June 14 that the team is honing in on a plan for a return. (Last updated: June 14) More >>
LHP A.J. Puk
Injury: Left elbow surgery/left shoulder discomfort
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL, retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Underwent MRI exam after reporting left shoulder discomfort following 24-pitch rehab outing with Triple-A Reno on June 5, resulting in the cancellation of his bullpen session. Manager Torey Lovullo said Puk is getting some second opinions. (Last updated: June 14) More >>
RHP Justin Martinez
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: Feb. 14 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Second half of 2026 season
Status: Underwent season-ending surgery on June 25, 2025. Threw his eighth bullpen on June 12 and continues to progress. (Last updated: June 12)
1B Carlos Santana
Injury: Strained right adductor
IL date: April 7 (60-day IL, retroactive to April 6)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Was nearing a return to the active roster when he felt a twinge in the adductor on May 9 while on rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno. Played seven innings at first base for Reno June 10 and nine innings as DH June 11. (Last updated: June 12)
C James McCann
Injury: Strained right quad
IL date: May 19 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Late June/early July
Status: Injured while beating out an infield hit on May 18. Has begun to hit against a machine, do catching drills and run at about 70%. Continuing to ramp up all baseball activities. (Last updated: June 12)
RHP Cristian Mena
Injury: Right teres major strain
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Had right shoulder surgery on June 12 to clear out some debris inside the AC joint. Had not appeared in game action since June 6, 2025, due to a right shoulder strain. Had begun a throwing program in late April but was shut down after experiencing discomfort. (Last updated: June 12)
RHP Kade Strowd
Injury: Unknown
Expected return: TBD
Status: Complained of a “dead arm” during his outing June 5 and was optioned to Triple-A Reno after the game. Will undergo further testing. (Last updated: June 5)
RHP Corbin Burnes
Injury: Tommy John surgery/Teres major strain
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL, retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: September
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery on June 11, 2025. Faced hitters for the first time on May 29 and the next day reported discomfort. Diagnosed with teres major strain and shut down. (Last updated: June 3) More >>
LHP Blake Walston
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: March 23 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Midseason
Status: Had Tommy John surgery on March 26, 2025. Paused rehab program, but expected to build up and resume rehab within a couple of weeks. (Last updated: May 15)
LHP Andrew Saalfrank
Injury: Left shoulder surgery
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent surgery on his left shoulder to remove a bone spur on Feb. 9. (Last updated: Feb. 14)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
June 12
• OF Jordan Lawlar: Activated from 60-day injured list More >>
• C Aramis Garcia: Designated for assignment
June 7
• RHP Taylor Clarke: Reinstated from family medical emergency list
• LHP Philip Abner: Optioned to Triple-A Reno
June 6
• RHP Drey Jameson: Recalled from Triple-A Reno More >>