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D-backs activate James McCann for Monday return

James McCann

AZ Catcher #8

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Diamondbacks activated C James McCann from the 10-day injured list.

McCann returns to Arizona’s catching mix as starter Gabriel Moreno’s backup following a nearly seven-week absence recovering from a quad strain that put him on the injured list back in late May. He showed some signs of life in his Diamondbacks debut last year and should be able to stick around in a reserve role for now.

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James McCann

AZ Catcher #8

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Diamondbacks placed C James McCann on the 10-day injured list with a right quad strain.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said McCann is likely to miss 4-6 weeks after suffering a quad strain during Monday’s series opener against the Giants. It’s less of an issue for Arizona with Gabriel Moreno back from the injured list than it would’ve been earlier this year when he was sidelined.
James McCann

AZ Catcher #8

James McCann will likely go on the injured list with a strained quad suffered Monday.

Aramis Garcia served as McCann’s backup while Gabriel Moreno was on the injured list. He could return now to back up Moreno.
Adrian Del Castillo

AZ Catcher #25

Adrian Del Castillo left Sunday’s game against the Padres with a dislocated left finger.

Del Castillo suffered the injury while behind the plate. The 26-year-old was unable to continue and James McCann took over. Del Castillo may need a trip to the injured list, but his status should be updated in the coming days.
Gabriel Moreno

AZ Catcher #14

Diamondbacks placed C Gabriel Moreno on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 11, with a left oblique strain.

It turns out Moreno was dealing with an oblique strain when the Diamondbacks said he was dealing with lower back soreness. It’s a bit unclear how much time the 26-year-old backstop is going to miss, but oblique issues can be tricky matters. It’ll be James McCann and Adrian Del Castillo handling the catching duties in his absence.
Gabriel Moreno

AZ Catcher #14

Gabriel Moreno (back) remains out of the Diamondbacks’ starting lineup for Sunday’s showdown against the Phillies.

The expectation had been that Moreno would be placed on the injured list on Sunday, and while that’s still possible, it has not happened yet. James McCann will start in his place behind the dish and will bat seventh for the Snakes on Sunday against Phillies’ right-hander Andrew Painter.
Gabriel Moreno

AZ Catcher #14

Gabriel Moreno is likely to go on the injured list, D-backs manager Torey Lovulllo said.

No exact word on the results of the MRI on Moreno’s back, but Lovullo said it’s a muscular issue and that it probably won’t result in a lengthy absence. James McCann will be the starting catcher in his place, with Adrian Del Castillo perhaps serving as his backup. Alternatively, the D-backs could add another catcher, probably Aramis Garcia. They don’t have any minor league position players currently on the 40-man roster as callup possibilities.
Corbin Carroll

AZ Right Fielder #7

Corbin Carroll is not in the lineup for Thursday’s game against the Mets.

It will be Jorge Barrosa in right field and batting ninth for the Diamondbacks as they get their superstar a rest day on Thursday. Gabriel Moreno is also sitting this one out for Arizona, leaving Adrian Del Castillo and Jose Fernandez as the 4-5 hitters against Nolan McLean.
Gabriel Moreno

AZ Catcher #14

Gabriel Moreno is not in the lineup for Saturday’s bout versus the Dodgers.

Moreno will take a break Saturday with James McMann getting the start behind the plate to catch Eduardo Rodriguez. Jordan Lawlar is also out of the lineup for Saturday’s contest with Jorge Barrosa starting in left.
James McCann

AZ Catcher #8

Diamondbacks re-signed C James McCann to a one-year, $2.75 million contract.

McCann can earn another $500,000 in incentives. The 35-year-old will be the backup backstop to Gabriel Moreno in 2026.
James McCann

FA Catcher #8

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year, $2.75 million contract to bring back veteran catcher James McCann.

The 35-year-old lefty masher will also have the ability to earn an additional $500,000 in incentives. The D’Backs don’t currently have a spot open on their 40-man roster, so look for them to officially announce the signing on Friday evening after the non-tender deadline.

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Tommy Troy

AZ 2nd Baseman #91
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Tommy Troy left Saturday’s game against the Dodgers in the fifth with a right shoulder contusion.

Troy was already a little hobbled after fouling a ball off his foot and then went crashing into the wall making a catch in the fifth. He’s probably day-to-day. Jorge Barrosa took over for him.
- Matthew Pouliot

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Alex Bregman

CHC 3rd Baseman #3
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Alex Bregman went 1-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run against the Reds on Saturday.

Bregman’s home run was his eighth of the season. He hit a two-run shot off Reds reliever Julian Garcia. It’s Bregman’s second home run in his last 10 games. He’s hitting .236 with a .678 OPS and 37 RBI with one game left before the All-Star break.
- Nick Shlain

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Edwin Díaz

LAD Relief Pitcher #3
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Edwin Díaz struck out two in a scoreless innings for Low-A Ontario in his first rehab appearance Saturday.

Díaz, who is coming off surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow, allowed a single after the strikeouts, but then the runner was caught stealing. This is a good start, but he’ll make a few more appearances before the Dodgers consider activating him from the IL.
- Matthew Pouliot

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Javier Assad

CHC Starting Pitcher #72
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Javier Assad allowed two runs in five innings and got a no-decision in the Cubs’ 5-3 victory over the Reds on Saturday.

Assad gave up seven hits, walked none and struck out four. The 28-year-old right-hander gave up solo home runs to Nathaniel Lowe and Eugenio Suarez in the fourth inning, but otherwise kept Cincinnati off the scoreboard. Assad remains a risky streaming option as he takes a 4.11 ERA into the All-Star break.
- Nick Shlain

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LaMonte Wade Jr.

HOU 1st Baseman #31
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LaMonte Wade Jr. went 1-for-4 with a grand slam against the Rangers on Saturday.

Wade’s home run was his second of the season. He hit a grand slam off Kumar Rocker in the third inning. Wade is a strong-side platoon option for the Astros in right field. That gives him some value in AL-Only leagues.
- Nick Shlain

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Cristian Javier

HOU Starting Pitcher #53
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Cristian Javier will start Sunday’s game against the Rangers, the Astros announced.

He’s taking the spot of the demoted Mike Burrows. Javier has allowed one run and walked three over three innings in two relief appearances since being activated last week. He had a 12.54 ERA in three starts to open the year before landing on the IL with a shoulder strain.
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Yordan Alvarez

HOU Designated Hitter #44
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Yordan Alvarez went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double, two runs scored and a two-run home run against the Rangers on Saturday.

Alvarez’ home run was his 31st of the year. He hit a two-run shot off Kumar Rocker in the first inning. Alvarez is hitting .315 with a 1.055 OPS and 70 RBI with one game remaining before the All-Star break.
- Nick Shlain

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MacKenzie Gore

TEX Starting Pitcher #1
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The Rangers will start MacKenzie Gore on three days’ rest Sunday against the Astros.

Even if Gore volunteered for the assignment, this seems like a pretty awful idea. The left-hander has given up 12 runs over 10 innings in his last two starts. He’ll be filling in for Jacob deGrom, who is out with a glute strain.
- Matthew Pouliot

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Kumar Rocker

TEX Starting Pitcher #80
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Kumar Rocker allowed seven runs and took the loss against the Astros on Saturday.

Rocker gave up eight hits, walked two and struck out six. He fell to 2-8 with the loss. Rocker was done in by the home run as all seven runs he allowed came on the three home runs he allowed. His ERA is up to 4.40 heading into the All-Star break.
- Nick Shlain

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Peter Lambert

HOU Starting Pitcher #20
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Peter Lambert allowed one run in six innings and got the win in the Astros’ 9-3 victory over the Rangers on Saturday.

Lambert gave up three hits, walked one and struck out seven. He improved to 8-5 with the win. Lambert has won six of his last seven decision. He was excellent against the Rangers on Saturday, lowering his ERA to 3.14 heading into the All-Star break.
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