D-backs Shake Up Roster After Injury Blow

0:00It's April 3rd, you're listening to MLB News today, AI-powered MLB coverage. The airs on the Diamondbacks just shook up their roster after a tough injury hit. Outfielder Jordan Lawler landed on the 10-day injured list with a broken right wrist from a pitch that nailed him during Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves. To replace him, they brought back Catcher and designated hitter Adrian Del Castillo from Triple A Reno, fresh off his own 10-day stint for a left. Half-strain, Lawler was on fire lately, slashing 333 over 400 over 556 at the plate, even smashing his first big league homer in, that same game before the injury struck. Del Castillo steps in with solid Major League numbers, 270 over 321 over 445 and brings some much-needed lefty power, since Pavon Smith went down with elbow issues. Fans and analysts are feeling the sting of losing Lawler's hot bat right when the team needed it most, but Del Castillo could plug the DH hole and, maybe, catch in a pinch.

1:04The D-backs have been battling injuries non-stop, echoing last year's woes, and it's only been a few series into the 2026 season. Shifting to the mound, they designated right-hander Joe Ross for assignment after he posted a 19.64 ERA in just 3.2, innings, including a rough 6-run meltdown against the Tigers. In his spot, they called up Taylor Rossi from AAA, who showed promise last year with a 4.41 ERA and even snagged a couple saves. These moves test Arizona's depth early on, but with Rossi's strong underlying stats and multi-anning potential, they might steady the ship as the injuries pile up.