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It’s unclear if the hot-hitting Smith is going to sit against all left-handers, but him getting a breather with Sale on the mound makes complete sense. Randal Grichuk will function as the team’s designated hitter on Friday night and will bat third for the D’Backs.
4 days ago
April 25, 2025 10:06 PM
ARI • 3B
4 days ago
Suárez hadn’t drawn a walk in over a walk before working his two free passes in this one and wound up scoring the Diamondbacks’ only two runs. Also, he made a costly throwing error in the sixth inning that allowed the Braves to lengthen their lead. Such is the ‘Eugenio Suárez experience’ though as he tries to navigate through yet another slow start to his season.
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4 days ago
Things continue to be difficult for Gallen. He needed 59 pitches to get through the first two innings and it looked like the wheels were about to fall-off. Then, he found a groove and retired the final 10 batters he faced. It was a very fastball heavy approach from him, especially early, because he struggled to command his knuckle curveball. He managed to break off a few good ones, but the consistency he often has on that pitch just wasn’t there. His next chance to get back on track is scheduled to come against the Mets.
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4 days ago
Martinez has been shelved since last Thursday due to shoulder fatigue, but he told reporters on Friday that he’s good to go now. We’d surely like to see him demonstrate that on the field before taking his word for it, and if a save chance arises on Friday night we should get that chance.
PHI • PH-DH-DH
4 days ago
No word yet on what the Phillies will receive in return, though it’ll probably just be cash after Clemens had been designated for assignment earlier in the week. The 28-year-old is a career .197/.244/.367 hitter with 14 homers and 48 RBI in 376 at-bats at the big league level.
Source: Ken Rosenthal
PHI • PH-DH-DH
6 days ago
The 23-year-old struck out four and walked two on the day. In five starts this season, Abel has a 3.18 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 30:11 K:BB ratio in 28 1/3 innings. He was once one of the top pitching prospects in baseball but struggled badly last season. He seems to have turned things around a bit in 2025, and with Cristopher Sanchez battling an arm injury, Abel, who is on the 40-man roster, could get a shot to make his MLB debut soon.
