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Diamondbacks release reliever Andrew Hoffmann

Andrew Hoffmann

FA Relief Pitcher #56

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Diamondbacks released RHP Andrew Hoffmann.

Hoffmann could wind up re-signing with the club on a minor league pact after clearing waivers. The injured 26-year-old reliever was designated for assignment earlier this week in a roster crunch. He made eight appearances for Arizona earlier this year.

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Phillies claimed RHP Andrew Hoffmann off waivers from the Diamondbacks.

It was reported that Hoffmann was to be released on Wednesday, but it turns out it was simply release waivers. The Phillies have claimed the 26-year-old and he will likely report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
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Diamondbacks designated RHP Andrew Hoffman for assignment.

The move opens up a spot on the 40-man for Justin Martinez. Hoffmann, 26, was last seen in the majors giving up eight runs in one-third of an inning against the Brewers on Apr. 28, and he’s been on the minor league IL since early June.
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Diamondbacks optioned RHP Andrew Hoffman to Triple-A Reno.

Hoffmann heads back to the minors after getting rocked for a staggering eight runs while recording only one out in relief during Tuesday’s game against the Brewers. The 26-year-old has posted an underwhelming 8.49 ERA and 12/8 K/BB ratio across 11 2/3 innings over eight appearances for Arizona this season.
Andrew Hoffmann

AZ Relief Pitcher #56

Diamondbacks recalled RHP Andrew Hoffmann from Triple-A Reno.

Hoffmann rejoined the Diamondbacks’ bullpen prior to Friday’s series opener against the Padres. The 25-year-old hurler has been knocked around in 10 appearances this season, registering a 6.55 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and a 12/9 K/BB ratio 11 innings between the Royals and Diamondbacks.
Andrew Hoffmann

AZ Relief Pitcher #56

Diamondbacks opitoned RHP Andrew Hoffmann to Triple-A Reno.

Hoffmann has scuffled in his last few outings, so the Diamondbacks will send him to Triple-A to get right with Bryce Jarvis recalled in a corresponding transaction.
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Diamondbacks recalled RHP Andrew Hoffmann from Triple-A Reno.

Hoffmann joins Arizona’s relief mix for Monday’s game against the Padres with veteran Kevin Ginkel hitting the injured list with a shoulder strain. The 25-year-old rookie right-hander came over from the Royals last week in the Randal Grichuk trade.
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AZ Relief Pitcher #54

Diamondbacks acquired RHP Andrew Hoffmann from the Royals in exchange for OF Randal Grichuk.

Hoffmann is one of the better relief pitching prospects in baseball, and while he is limited to relief, it’s a nice piece of business for an expiring contract in Grichuk. He’ll likely get a chance to pitch for the Diamondbacks before the end of 2025, and could be a future high-leverage reliever.
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Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the Royals have acquired Randal Grichuk in a trade with the Diamondbacks.

In return for Grichuk, the Royals are sending the Diamondbacks right-handed reliever Andrew Hoffmann. The 33-year-Grichuk has homered seven times while hitting .243 with a .742 OPS. He’ll be in the lineup against left-handers for sure, but the Royals’ struggling offense could make Grichuk an everyday player for the final two months.
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Royals optioned RHP Andrew Hoffmann to Triple-A Omaha.

Hoffman returns to the minors to make room for veteran lefty Rich Hill on Kansas City’s active roster. The 25-year-old righty has made three relief appearances this season in the big leagues.
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Royals recalled RHP Andrew Hoffmann from Triple-A Omaha.

It’ll be the second big-league stint for Hoffman, who allowed two runs in two innings of relief work the first time around. He’s taking the place of Michael Lorenzen, who went on the IL before the break, but possibly only until the team needs a fifth starter next week.

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Andy Pages is expected to miss 4-5 weeks with a fractured left hand suffered Friday, manager Dave Roberts said.

Pages had X-rays tonight after all. Roberts didn’t say how the Dodgers intend to replace Pages, but former Diamondbacks center fielder Alek Thomas seems like the obvious choice. He could come up and play against most righties, with Tommy Edman moving to center against lefties. That would free up some infield time for Kiké Hernández and Miguel Rojas.
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Emerson Hancock

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Emerson Hancock worked 5 2/3 innings and allowed three runs Friday versus the Cubs.

Hancock struck out six and walked none, but he gave up two homers in the first to account for the runs. While Hancock left with a lead tonight, it didn’t hold up, keeping him 7-7. Still, the Mariners did win in 10 to improve to 12-12 in his starts. He’ll try to get back over .500 next week against the Blue Jays.
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Andrés Muñoz

SEA Relief Pitcher #75
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Andrés Muñoz took a blown save after allowing a solo homer in the ninth Friday against the Cubs.

Alex Bregman took him deep. This makes eight blown saves for Muñoz, but his closing gig remains safe. He’s allowed runs in only four of his last 23 appearances, and after prevailing in the bottom of the 10th tonight, the Mariners have picked up wins in two of his three blown saves during the span.
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Matthew Boyd

CHC Starting Pitcher #16
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Matthew Boyd yielded five runs — four earned — in six innings Friday against the Mariners.

After getting three runs to work with in the first, Boyd surrendered four runs in the second, with Cal Raleigh’s three-run homer serving as the big blow. His ERA has jumped from 3.50 to 4.15 while he’s given up 11 runs in his last two starts. Still, his stuff is fine, and he remains a solid choice in mixed leagues. He’s due to face the Diamondbacks next week.
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Daniel Palencia

CHC Relief Pitcher #48
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In his return from the IL, Daniel Palencia fanned two in a perfect seventh inning Friday against the Mariners.

Back from a flexor strain, Palencia averaged 98.9 mph with his six fastballs, leaving him just a tad shy of his 99.4-mph average for the season. It was a nice first outing back, but with Jacob Webb excelling, he’ll probably have to wait a bit for chances to close.
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Alex Bregman

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Alex Bregman went 3-for-5 with a pair of homers Friday against the Mariners.

Bregman had a two-run homer in the first and a game-tying solo shot off Andrés Muñoz in the ninth, but it wasn’t quite enough for the Cubs tonight. He now has 18 homers for the season. 11 of those have come in his last 34 games.
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Andy Pages

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Andy Pages will have X-rays Saturday after getting hit on a hand by a pitch Friday against the Pirates.

Pages said the pitch hit him on the outside of his left hand, just below his pinkie finger. If he needs to miss some time, the Dodgers could call up Alek Thomas to share time with Tommy Edman in center. Top prospect Josue DePaula is strictly a corner outfielder and probably wouldn’t be viewed as a potential option here.
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Ezequiel Duran

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Ezequiel Duran had four hits, including the one that helped end the game in the 10th, as the Rangers edged the Angels 2-1 on Friday.

Technically, it was a throwing error that ended the game, allowing Wyatt Langford to score from second on Duran’s infield single off Ben Joyce. Duran ended the night with no RBI or runs scored, but as has often been the case this season, he was the Rangers’ best position player. He’s batting .271/.327/.441 in 460 plate appearances.
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MacKenzie Gore

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MacKenzie Gore held the Angels scoreless for six innings and struck out seven on Friday.

Gore allowed just two hits and one walk before departing a scoreless game. He’s allowed a total of four runs in 23 innings this month, lowering his ERA to 4.26. He’s currently slated to face the White Sox next Wednesday, though he could get bumped to Friday against the Brewers.
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Reid Detmers blanked the Rangers for six innings in a no-decision Friday.

MacKenzie Gore matched him, so Detmers remained 4-8 with a 3.62 ERA through 26 starts. We’re sure he’s looking forward to the Angels holding that win-loss record against him in arbitration. He’ll face the Phillies next week.
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