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2 days ago · Diamondbacks first baseman/outfielder Pavin Smith has an opportunity for a bigger role in 2025. After the team lost Joc Pederson to the Texas Rangers in free agency, Smith is set to become the left-handed part of the platoon at the designated hitter spot.. If this breakout prediction by MLB.com writer Thomas Harrington is true, …

Jan 6, 2025 · The Arizona Diamondbacks have already made their big free agent splash, but their offseason is far from over.There are still two pressing needs to address on the roster. Each need is large enough that, if left unaddressed, the 2025 season could be sabotaged, much like 2024.

3 days ago · The Diamondbacks are still searching for their next closer this offseason. It hasn't been for lack of effort, as they've inquired about Devin Williams and Ryan Helsley and got rebuffed before Williams was traded to the New York Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals choosing to hold onto Helsley to start the 2025 season.

1 day ago · The Diamondbacks still have one more pressing need to bolster their lineup: adding a right-handed impact bat to their mix. It could be as simple as someone completing the platoon with Pavin Smith at the designated hitter spot, or it could be someone hitting there every day.

Dec 20, 2024 · The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to lose first baseman Christian Walker in free agency, as FanSided's Robert Murray reported earlier on Friday that Walker was in advanced talks with the Houston Astros regarding a contract.. And it materialized quickly. The two sides agreed to a three-year, $60 million contract as the Astros look to address the offense lost in the Kyle Tucker trade and the ...

Jan 2, 2025 · The Arizona Diamondbacks enjoyed one of the best platoons for the designated hitter role in 2024 with Joc Pederson and Randal Grichuk, but all of that is about to change, especially after the loss of Christian Walker.. In 2025, they will have to rebuild it from scratch with Grichuk still a free agent and Pederson agreeing to a two-year, $37 million deal with the Texas Rangers last week.

Jan 1, 2025 · The Arizona Diamondbacks made waves throughout the baseball world when they signed Corbin Burnes to a franchise-record $210 million contract.With Burnes anchoring the top of their rotation, the Diamondbacks have firmly placed themselves in the playoff contender category.

Jan 5, 2025 · One of the remaining offseason needs for the Arizona Diamondbacks is a closer who can stabilize the back end of their bullpen. The 2024 season was derailed, in part, because Paul Sewald struggled in the second half and was removed from the role.