2026 Arizona Diamondbacks Discussion thread

[Adrian]

Seven years later, the 2023 National League MLB Rookie of the Year will join the international baseball tournament as an adult Major Leaguer

D-backs’ Corbin Carroll says joining World Baseball Classic team was an easy decision - AZ Big Media

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll was honored to be chosen for 2018’s U18 World Baseball Classic.

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D-backs' Offseason “Not Done” Despite Dwindling Options

The Arizona D-Backs had a more quiet off-season than last with large investments into Corbin Burnes, Eduardo Rodriguez, Jordan Montgomery.

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[Adrian]

France was first linked to the D-backs by Arizona Sports 98.7's John Gambadoro, but Cotillo confirms the two camps have spoken. Arizona has also checked in on veteran first baseman Carlos Santana.

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[TJ]

lol wtf

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[Weenus O'Baggins]

Former MLB GM Gives Harsh Critique of Diamondbacks' Offseason

Jim Bowden released his offseason grades for all 30 MLB teams, with the Arizona Diamondbacks receiving one of the worst grades.

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Yep people have been ripping us left and right for not adding more pieces. We have 1/4 of our payroll on IR right now. That's the real issue.

 

[Weenus O'Baggins]

lol wtf

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Good defender. Good clubhouse. Old as dirt. Bat is up and down.

 

[Weenus O'Baggins]

So Pavin will slide to LF or DH. They have some money now to go get another piece

 

[TJ]

Good defender. Good clubhouse. Old as dirt. Bat is up and down.

Would rather have Goldy who can hit lefties. This looks like the FO being cheap

 

[Weenus O'Baggins]

Would rather have Goldy who can hit lefties. This looks like the FO being cheap

No disagreements here. I am happy it's not France though.

 

[Adrian]

Diamondbacks Prospects

@dbacksprospectz
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Kohl Drake is an interesting piece to the #Dbacks rotation depth:
- Limited hard contact (3.8% Barrel%, 86.9 mph Avg EV)
-92-94 mph sinker was a tricky pitch (26.8% HardHit%)
- Flashed a fun 80 mph curveball (40% Whiff%)

 

[Adrian]

Arizona Diamondbacks | Stats & Info

@DbacksStatsInfo
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Errors committed by James McCann, Nolan Arenado, and Carlos Santana in 2025: EIGHT over 2,045 innings played.

Not to pick on Lawlar, but he made SEVEN errors over 121 innings with the #Dbacks in 2025.

Torey Lovullo has made it clear: Defensive lapses will not be tolerated.

 

[Adrian]

Arizona Snakes

@ArizonaSnakes
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Major Milestone Watches for 2026:
Ketel Marte 200 HR (171)
Lourdes Gurriel Jr 1000 Hits (902)
Corbin Carroll 100 HR (82)
James McCann 100 HR (97)
Jordan Lawlar 1st HR (0)
Eduardo Rodriguez 100 W (94)
Merrill Kelly 1000 K (911)
Corbin Burnes 1000 IP (968)#Dbacks

 

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Thomas Nestico

@TJStats
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My 2026 MLB Breakout Candidates for Each Team

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“We put an aggressive timeline on it from the get-go,” Burnes told Odegard. “We were looking at the 12½, 13-month mark. We’re still on pace with that. I do whatever I can to make it shorter every day. The training staff does a great job of keeping me on track and making sure I don’t push myself too hard. Everything has been good. Anytime I can try to sneak it ahead a little I will, but to this point, still on pace.”

D-backs' Corbin Burnes Gives Update on Injury Timeline

Arizona Diamondbacks injured ace Corbin Burnes is still aiming for an aggressive midseason return in 2026. The right-hander went down with an elbow injury on J

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[Adrian]

Jody Jackson
@Jody_Jackson
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Hazen affirms that the majority of the work for Lawlar will come in the outfield but they are not closing off the infield work for him either.

 

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Steve Gilbert
@SteveGilbertMLB
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Torey Lovullo drops news during his presser today. Merrill Kelly will start Opening Day for the
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Alex D’Agostino
@AlexDagAZ
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Merrill Kelly has never been the Diamondbacks' opening day starter.

He'll get his first chance to do so at age 37.

 

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Merrill Kelly to start Opening Day - Arizona Sports

Merrill Kelly will start on the mound on Opening Day for the Arizona Diamondbacks next month, manager Torey Lovullo announced on Saturday.

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Arizona Diamondbacks | Stats & Info

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According to an article in the Seattle Times the Mariners attempted to re-acquire #Dbacks 2B Ketel Marte this winter but refused to include prospect INF Cole Young in any deal.Young was SEA No. 1 prospect in 2024; he is 22, he hit .211 in 223 AB in 2025.

 

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Nick Piecoro
@nickpiecoro
Zac Gallen will be the Diamondbacks’ Opening Day starter, manager Torey Lovullo said.