Ryan Waldschmidt
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July 12, 2026
Good to go Sunday
Waldschmidt (hand) will start in center field and bat ninth Sunday against the Dodgers.
Analysis
The 23-year-old is back in the lineup as expected Sunday after being hit by a pitch Friday and sitting out Saturday's contest. Waldschmidt was called up from Triple-A Reno on Thursday after spending a nearly a month in the minors. In his first taste of the majors this season, Waldschmidt has a .254/.309/.351 slash line with nine doubles, a triple, five steals, eight RBI and 11 runs in 34 games.
July 12, 2026
Expected back Sunday
Waldschmidt (hand) is slated to start in center field Sunday against the Dodgers, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Analysis
Waldschmidt was removed from Friday's matchup after being hit on his right hand by a pitch, but it appears he's dodged a serious injury. Tommy Troy started in center field Saturday but exited early with a shoulder issue, so Waldschmidt's quick return will be a boost to the Diamondbacks' lineup. Waldschmidt is slashing .254/.309/.351 with no homers, nine doubles, a triple, 11 runs, eight RBI and five stolen bases through 34 contests so far in his rookie campaign.
July 11, 2026
Exits with injury
Waldschmidt was removed from Friday's game against the Dodgers with an apparent hand injury, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Analysis
Waldschmidt took a 99.6 mph sinker off his right hand while attempting to lay down a bunt in the sixth inning and was pulled from the game immediately afterward. The D-backs will presumably send him in for X-rays to determine whether he suffered a fracture, and an update on his status should come in the near future.
July 10, 2026
Called up from Reno
The Diamondbacks recalled Waldschmidt from Triple-A Reno on Thursday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Waldschmidt will make his return to the big leagues after being optioned on June 15. In his last 15 games in Triple-A, the 23-year-old slugged just .192/.250/.269 with no homers and one RBI. With Jordan Lawlar (hamstring) on the 10-day IL and likely facing a 4-to-6 week absence, Waldschmidt could have a decent path to playing time in center field. In order to make room on the active roster for Waldschmidt, Arizona designated Pavin Smith for assignment.