This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest D-backs injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
OF Jordan Lawlar
Injury: Right hamstring strain
IL date: June 20 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Early August
Status: Played seven innings in center field for Double-A Amarillo on Aug. 7, and started in center field again on Aug. 8. Could move to Triple-A Reno during week of Aug. 10. (Last updated: Aug. 8) More >>
RHP Justin Martinez
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: Feb. 14 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Mid-August
Status: Made one-inning appearances with Single-A Visalia on Aug. 4 and Aug. 7, and manager Torey Lovullo said he feels “strongly” Martinez will soon be assigned to Triple-A Reno for additional rehab appearances. (Last updated: Aug. 8)
RHP Drey Jameson
Injury: Right hip inflammation
IL date: July 21 (15-day IL, retroactive to July 20)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Threw a bullpen session of 25 pitches July 30 and a simulated game on Aug. 4. Was scheduled for a bridge camp appearance of at least one inning on Aug. 8. (Last updated: Aug. 8)
OF Tommy Troy
Injury: Sprained right AC joint
IL date: July 15 (10-day IL, retroactive to July 12)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Removed in the fifth inning of July 11 game after crashing into the center-field wall while making a running catch. Was scheduled for live at-bats on Aug. 8. (Last updated: Aug. 8)
RHP Ryan Thompson
Injury: Strained lower back
IL date: Aug. 5 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Placed on IL one day after allowing one run and three hits in one-third of an inning on Aug. 4 against the Padres. (Last updated: Aug. 8)
RHP Michael Soroka
Injury: Left glute strain
IL date: June 20 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Aug. 10
Status: Threw four innings and 57 pitches for Triple-A Reno on Aug. 4. Expected to start Aug. 10 against the Rockies. (Last updated: Aug. 7)
LHP Blake Walston
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: March 23 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Second half of 2026 season
Status: Had Tommy John surgery on March 26, 2025. Will pitch for Triple-A Reno on Aug. 8. (Last updated: Aug. 6)
RHP Zac Gallen
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: July 12 (moved to 60-day IL on Aug. 3)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Received permission to begin throwing program after visiting Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles. Is throwing out to 120 feet. (Last updated: Aug. 6) More >>
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: Began throwing program on July 10. Has started throwing bullpens. (Last updated: Aug. 6) More >>
OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
Injury: Strained right adductor
IL date: July 18 (10-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Experienced some discomfort during a swing in the final game before the All-Star break. Has been hitting off a tee and soft toss. (Last updated: July 31)
RHP Ryne Nelson
Injury: Right flexor strain/right UCL sprain
IL date: June 19 (moved to 60-day IL on June 25)
Expected return: Possibly September
Status: MRI exam on July 17 showed enough healing and he has begun a throwing program. Is playing catch out to 75 feet. (Last updated: July 27) More >>
LHP A.J. Puk
Injury: Left shoulder capsule sprain
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL, retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Experienced shoulder discomfort after a rehab outing with Triple-A Reno on June 5. Follow up MRI on July 17 showed capsule has not healed yet. Will see Dr. Neal ElAttrache for second opinion. (Last updated: July 18) More >>
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)
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
Aug. 7
• LHP Kohl Drake: Optioned to Triple-A Reno
• RHP Kade Strowd: Recalled from Triple-A Reno
Aug. 5
• C Gabriel Moreno: Reinstated from paternity list
• C Adrian Del Castillo: Optioned to Triple-A Reno
• RHP Ryan Thompson: Placed on 15-day IL (strained lower back)
• LHP Philip Abner: Recalled from Triple-A Reno
Aug. 4
• OF Lars Nootbaar: Activated More >>
• C Gabriel Moreno: Placed on paternity list
Aug. 3
• OF Lars Nootbaar: Acquired in a trade with Cardinals for RHP Daniel Eagen, LHP Sandro Santana and a player to be named later More >>