Dbacks Notes

Perdomo went 1-for-1 with two walks and two stolen bases in Sunday’s split-squad game against the Athletics.

Perdomo has delivered for the Diamondbacks this spring after signing a four-year contract extension. He’s gone 8-for-24 (.333) with four walks, building off improving on-base skills the last two seasons following a rude introduction to major league pitching during his rookie 2022 season. Sunday’s two thefts were his first of the Cactus League. While his overall fantasy profile doesn’t grab one’s attention, Perdomo does provide some value in steals; he swiped 16 bags in 2023 (144 games) and nine in an injury-shortened 2024 (98 games).

Burnes allowed two hits and a walk while striking out five over four innings in Sunday’s spring start against the Rangers.

Early on this spring, Burnes has lived up the six-year ($210 million) contract the Diamondbacks handed him during the offseason. The right-hander has allowed just one run during his four Cactus League starts and struck out 13 over 9.1 innings. “I think kind of the last piece was pairing both the cutter command with the spin and we were able to do that today,” Burnes told Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic following the game. He threw 57 pitches (39 strikes), putting him on schedule for a full workload once the regular season kicks off. Burnes should get another three starts to build up and work on little things that may crop up between now and Opening Day.

Herrera exited Sunday’s contest against the Rangers early with right wrist soreness.

Herrera was forced out of the game in the top of sixth inning after a bang-bang play at home plate. The catcher finished his day having gone 1-for-4 with an RBI double and a run scored. More information on Herrera’s status will likely be provided in the near future.

Naylor went 1-for-2 with a walk in Saturday’s split-squad game against the Athletics.

After going hitless in his Cactus League debut, Naylor has hit in eight consecutive games and is 11-for-24 (.458) with four doubles and three RBI on the spring. He may not be able to replicate the defense of three-time Gold Glove winner Christian Walker, Arizona’s starting first baseman in 2024, but Naylor’s bat is expected to replace the production lost when Walker signed with Houston this offseason.

Puk allowed one hit and struck out two over one scoreless inning in Saturday’s spring game against the Reds.

Puk worked a scoreless fifth inning and has yet to allow a run over four Cactus League innings. He’s given up two hits and two walks while striking out five. The left-hander was followed by righty Justin Martinez, who gave up three runs over a third of an inning. The two are considered the front-runners for save opportunities this season in Arizona.