This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest D-backs injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
LHP A.J. Puk
Injury: Left elbow surgery
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL, retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: Mid-June
Status: Will begin rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno on June 2. Set to appear June 2 and June 5 in relief after making three scoreless appearances in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League during late May. (Last updated: June 1)
OF Jordan Lawlar
Injury: Right wrist fracture
IL date: April 3 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly second week of June
Status: Was hit by pitch on right wrist on April 2. Took live at-bats for first time on May 29 against Corbin Burnes. Playing in complex games at team’s Spring Training facility. Could possibly join Triple-A Reno as soon as week of June 1. (Last updated: June 1) More >>
OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
Injury: Left hamstring tightness
IL date: May 23 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Mid-June
Status: Felt tightness in left hamstring after making a sliding catch on May 22 and was placed on the 10-day injured list after examination. Has begun taking machine batting practice, running and doing outfield work. Could begin rehab assignment at club's complex as soon as June 8. (Last updated: June 1) More >>
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 some light running. (Last updated: June 1)
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. Currently participating in live batting practice and running the bases with mild intensity. (Last updated: June 1)
RHP Cristian Mena
Injury: Right teres major
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Will undergo right shoulder surgery in the near future. Had not appeared in game action since last June 6 due to a right shoulder strain. Had begun a throwing program in late April but was shut down after experiencing discomfort. (Last updated: June 1)
RHP Corbin Burnes
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL, retroactive to March 22)
Expected return: Midseason 2026
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery on June 11. Faced a hitter (Jordan Lawlar) for first time post-surgery May 29. Will throw another batting practice session June 2. (Last updated: May 29) 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)
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 first bullpen session post-surgery on May 8 and touched 96-99 mph per manager Torey Lovullo. (Last updated: May 9)
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 1
• INF Pavin Smith: Reinstated from 60-day injured list
• INF/OF Tim Tawa: Optioned to Triple-A Reno
• INF Carlos Santana: Transferred to the 60-day injured list
May 23
• OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr.: Placed on 10-day IL More >>
• INF Tommy Troy: Contract selected from Triple-A Reno