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Corbin Burnes

AZ Starting Pitcher #39

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Corbin Burnes says his shoulder “was simply tired from all the rehab throwing.”

Burnes was placed on the injured list at the end of the season, but claims he has suffered no new injury. The 31-year-old returned to pitch just 10 1/3 innings this season, allowing nine runs on 12 hits while striking out eight and walking four. With the Diamondbacks being in the thick of the playoff hunt, it seems that Burnes may have been rushed back a bit sooner than was ideal in order to try and help the team. Let’s hope he truly is just in need of some extra rest.
Corbin Carroll

AZ Right Fielder #7

Corbin Carroll scalded an RBI double in Sunday’s season-ending loss to the Padres.

The Diamondbacks made an incredible run during the final week to push the Phillies to the brink, but they were unable to clear the final hurdle. Carroll was lifted for a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning once Arizona was officially eliminated from playoff contention following Philadelphia’s win over Tampa Bay. The 26-year-old franchise cornerstone battled a lingering back issue down the home stretch, but still managed to finish with 22 homers and 21 steals in 156 games. He’ll be an early-round selection in all fantasy leagues next spring.
Michael Soroka

AZ Starting Pitcher #34

Michael Soroka gave up three runs over 4 2/3 innings in Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Padres.

Soroka did everything he could to keep Arizona in the contest, managing to grind into the fifth inning with a playoff spot on the line. He gave up three hits, including a solo homer to Gavin Sheets, while finishing with four strikeouts and two walks. He threw 77 ;itches (49 strikes) in his final outing. He finishes a strong Diamondbacks debut in which he returned to fantasy relevance after a several-year odyssey with a strong 3.41 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 114/29 K/BB ratio across 116 innings over 22 appearances, including 21 starts.
Gabriel Moreno

AZ Catcher #14

Gabriel Moreno (hamstring) was scratched from the Diamondbacks’ starting lineup on Sunday due to lingering hamstring discomfort.

The 26-year-old backstop may still be available to pinch hit. Jordan Lawlar will start in his place, with Tim Tawa shifting to first base and Pavin Smith functioning as the Diamondbacks’ designated hitter in a must-win game against the Padres on Sunday afternoon.
Gabriel Moreno

AZ Catcher #14

Gabriel Moreno is expected to play Sunday after being lifted for a pinch-hitter Saturday because of his tender hamstring.

Moreno managed to go 1-for-3 with a walk tonight even though the injury was limiting his ability to push off his leg. He figures to DH again on Sunday.
James McCann

AZ Catcher #8

James McCann hit a two-run homer in a loss to the Padres on Saturday.

McCann briefly gave the Diamondbacks a 4-3 lead with his two-run homer off Walker Buehler, but the Padres ended up scoring the next 10 and holding on for the win. McCann has homered seven times in 52 games with a solid slash of .283/.313/.461. He’s one of the better backup backstops in the sport.
Adrian Del Castillo

AZ Catcher #25

Diamondbacks recalled C Adrian Del Castillo from Triple-A Reno.

Del Castillo returns to the big leagues as emergency catching depth behind James McCann after Gabriel Moreno suffered a minor hamstring injury during Friday’s win over the Padres.
Jesús Sánchez

AZ Left Fielder #18

Diamondbacks designated OF Jesús Sánchez for assignment.

Sánchez’s brief stint with Arizona is officially over after just six games where he went 2-for-15 at the dish. The 28-year-old corner outfielder was claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays back on September 14.
Jesús Sánchez

AZ Designated Hitter #18

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said late Friday that Jesús Sánchez will be designated for assignment prior to Saturday’s game against the Padres.

The Diamondbacks have won a staggering six consecutive contests to pull within a single game of the Phillies for the final NL Wild Card playoff berth with two games left on the schedule. Sánchez’s removal from Arizona’s roster will be to create a roster spot for the club to bring up some additional catching depth after Gabriel Moreno suffered a mild hamstring injury during Friday’s game. The 28-year-old was claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays earlier this month and has played against most right-handed starters as a temporary stopgap.
Gabriel Moreno

AZ Catcher #14

Gabriel Moreno will likely DH on Saturday after leaving with a tender left hamstring on Friday.

With Moreno limited, manager Torey Lovulli indicated that Jesús Sánchez will be DFA’d in order to add a catcher prior to Saturday’s game.