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Mena Headed for Shoulder Surgery, Out for 2026

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InjuryARIJun 2, 12:45 AM EDT

Mena Headed for Shoulder Surgery, Out for 2026

Arizona RHP Cristian Mena will miss the entire 2026 season after shoulder surgery, extending his absence to nearly two full years.

Manager Torey Lovullo confirmed Monday that Cristian Mena will undergo shoulder surgery after exhausting all non-surgical options. Mena originally suffered a teres major strain in June 2025, then aggravated the injury over the winter. A throwing program attempted in late April failed to resolve his discomfort. He will spend the full 2026 season on the 60-day injured list.

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Pavin Smith Set to Return from 60-Day IL for Arizona

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RosterARIJun 1, 3:56 PM EDT

Pavin Smith Set to Return from 60-Day IL for Arizona

The Diamondbacks are activating first baseman Pavin Smith off the 60-day injured list, with Tim Tawa heading down to make room.

Arizona is reinstating first baseman Pavin Smith from the 60-day injured list, per beat reporter John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM. Infielder/outfielder Tim Tawa will be optioned to the minors as the corresponding roster move. The Diamondbacks will also need to clear a 40-man roster spot to complete the transaction. Full details of the move are still pending.

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LineupARIMay 30, 9:30 PM EDT

ARI vs SEA Lineups Set for May 30 Matchup

Arizona sends Ryne Nelson to the mound against Seattle's Bryan Woo in a confirmed starting lineup for game 57.

The Diamondbacks and Mariners have released their official lineups for the May 30 game in Seattle. Ryne Nelson takes the ball for Arizona while Bryan Woo starts for the Mariners. Notable Arizona starters include Ketel Marte, Corbin Carroll, and Nolan Arenado. Seattle's lineup features Julio Rodriguez, Randy Arozarena, and Josh Naylor.

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Arenado Trade to Arizona: Cardinals Absorbed $31M to Get Deal Done

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TradeARIMay 30, 3:12 PM EDT

Arenado Trade to Arizona: Cardinals Absorbed $31M to Get Deal Done

St. Louis ate a significant portion of Arenado's contract to facilitate a trade to Arizona after two offseasons of failed attempts.

The Cardinals traded Nolan Arenado to the Diamondbacks in January after St. Louis agreed to cover $31MM of the $42MM remaining on his contract. Arenado's no-trade clause had been the primary obstacle, as he maintained a short list of approved destinations. His declining offensive production — a 84 wRC+ in his final Cardinals season — made the trade difficult to execute. Arizona acquired him at a discounted cost given the Cardinals' financial contribution.

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Arenado Trade to Arizona Confirmed With Cardinals Eating $31M

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TradeARIMay 30, 3:12 PM EDT

Arenado Trade to Arizona Confirmed With Cardinals Eating $31M

St. Louis absorbed most of Arenado's remaining salary to facilitate a deal to Arizona after two offseasons of failed trade attempts.

The Cardinals traded Nolan Arenado to the Diamondbacks in January after St. Louis agreed to cover $31 million of the $42 million left on his contract. Arenado's no-trade clause had limited potential destinations for two offseasons, with only a short list of approved teams. His declining offensive production — including an 84 wRC+ in his final Cardinals season — made the trade difficult to execute. Arizona ultimately became one of his approved destinations, finalizing the deal.

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Zac Gallen's May Struggles Raise Concerns for Arizona Rotation

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NewsARIMay 30, 10:50 AM EDT

Zac Gallen's May Struggles Raise Concerns for Arizona Rotation

Gallen closed May with a 7.04 ERA and is averaging under 5 innings per start in 2026, ranking among the worst qualified starters in MLB.

Zac Gallen finished May with a 7.04 ERA across 6 starts, allowing 24 earned runs in 30.2 innings with a 1.57 WHIP. His season ERA of 5.16 ranks fifth worst among qualified MLB pitchers. After allowing just 2 home runs in his first 6 starts, Gallen has surrendered 8 over his last 5. He is also averaging fewer than 5 innings per start this season, limiting his value as a rotation anchor.

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LineupARIMay 29, 9:30 PM EDT

Gallen vs. Kirby as D-backs Visit Division-Leading Mariners

Arizona sends Zac Gallen to the mound against George Kirby in Seattle, with both teams' full starting lineups confirmed.

The Diamondbacks and Mariners have released their starting lineups for the May 29 game in Seattle. Zac Gallen takes the ball for Arizona while George Kirby starts for the division-leading Mariners. Notable Arizona starters include Ketel Marte, Corbin Carroll, and Gabriel Moreno. Seattle's lineup features Julio Rodriguez, Josh Naylor, and Randy Arozarena.

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NewsARIMay 29, 10:00 AM EDT

Perdomo's bat goes cold after breakout 2025 campaign

Arizona's franchise shortstop is on pace for his worst full-season OPS since 2022, raising concerns about his offensive production.

Geraldo Perdomo, who posted a seven-WAR season with 100 RBI in 2025 and finished fourth in MVP voting, is now hitting with just a .671 OPS. He has managed only 20 RBI despite batting primarily in the three-hole. His current pace would represent his worst full-season OPS since he hit .195 as a 22-year-old in 2022. The Diamondbacks are monitoring the slump as it represents a significant drop-off from his recent elite performance.

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NewsARIMay 29, 5:00 AM EDT

MLB Owners Put First Hard Cap Proposal on Table Since 1994

Owners countered the MLBPA's soft-cap offer with a firm $245.3M ceiling and $171.2M floor, framing it as a 50/50 revenue-sharing deal.

MLB owners submitted their first hard salary cap proposal since the 1994 strike, setting a maximum payroll of $245.3 million and a minimum of $171.2 million. The offer came one day after the Players Association proposed a soft cap alongside a significant minimum salary increase. The league framed the proposal as a way to level competitive balance while splitting baseball revenue equally with players. Outcome of these negotiations could materially affect roster construction and payroll strategy across all 30 teams.

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NewsARIMay 28, 3:43 PM EDT

MLBPA Opens CBA Talks With Bold Spending and Salary Demands

The players union's first proposal targets luxury tax thresholds, low-spending teams, and minimum salaries as collective bargaining begins.

The MLBPA has submitted its opening CBA proposal, calling for the competitive balance tax threshold to rise from $244M to $300M. The union also wants a 'competitive-integrity tax' penalizing any team that spends below $150M on payroll. Minimum player salary would double from $780,000 to $1.5M under the proposal. Changes to revenue sharing are also included, aimed at redirecting more local revenue to players.

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NewsARIMay 28, 3:43 PM EDT

MLB and MLBPA Exchange Opening CBA Proposals

The players' union and owners have both submitted initial bargaining proposals as the two sides begin negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement.

The MLBPA's opening proposal includes raising the CBT threshold from $244M to $300M and doubling the minimum salary from $780,000 to $1.5M. The union is also pushing for a competitive-integrity tax targeting teams that spend below $150M. Additional changes to revenue sharing are proposed to redirect more local revenue. Both sides have now tabled opening positions, signaling the start of formal CBA negotiations.

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NewsARIMay 28, 3:33 PM EDT

MLBPA Tables First CBA Proposals as Lockout Clock Ticks

The players' union has submitted its opening policy proposals for the next collective bargaining agreement, signaling the start of a potentially contentious negotiation cycle.

Formal CBA negotiations between MLB and the MLBPA began May 12 with opening presentations from both sides. The union released its first substantive proposals on May 27, favoring modifications to the existing system over a full overhaul. Key proposals include a competitive-integrity tax targeting teams that spend below $150 million and an increase to the league minimum salary. The article frames these developments as the early stages of a march toward a potential work stoppage.

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