Arizona Diamondbacks Injury Update: Key Players on the Sidelines

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ injured list includes six players from their Opening Day roster. Notably absent from this group is starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, who began the season on the IL.

Rodriguez and, more recently, center fielder Alek Thomas have faced setbacks in their efforts to return to game action. Rodriguez had to pause his throwing program in early April, while Thomas experienced discomfort just before his expected return on May 7 against the Cincinnati Reds.

General manager Mike Hazen acknowledged the stop-and-start nature of some of these injuries, emphasizing the balance between allowing players sufficient time to recover and their eagerness to return to the field.

Manager Torey Lovullo mentioned the lessons learned from Rodriguez’s setback, indicating that his recovery may have been rushed.

Injuries have posed challenges for the Diamondbacks this season, hindering their momentum from the previous year. However, the team is gradually regaining its health. Here’s a rundown of the current players on the Diamondbacks’ injured list:

Players on the Injured List:

10-day injured list:
– OF Alek Thomas (strained left hamstring, April 1)
– SS Geraldo Perdomo (right meniscus tear, retroactive to April 4)

15-day injured list:
– RHP Miguel Castro (right shoulder inflammation, retroactive to April 21)
– RHP Luis Frias (right shoulder inflammation, April 17)

60-day injured list:
– RHP Merrill Kelly (right teres major strain, retroactive to April 20)
– LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (left shoulder strain, retroactive to March 25)
– LHP Kyle Nelson (Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, April 23)
– RHP Drey Jameson (Tommy John surgery)

Minor leaguers on IL:
– SS Jordan Lawlar (right thumb surgery, March 28)
– OF Jorge Barrosa (right hamstring strain, April 18)

D-backs who have returned from the IL:
– OF Randal Grichuk
– RHP Paul Sewald
– RHP Ryne Nelson