Dbacks Notes

Grichuk is dealing with left ankle soreness following Monday’s 11-5 loss to the Angels, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Grichuk went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored in the contest, but apparently left the game a little worse for wear. Manager Torey Lovullo said that the outfielder’s injury is “nothing alarming” and Grichuk isn’t expected to miss any time. Grichuk can be considered day-to-day for the time being, but his status for Opening Day doesn’t appear to be in question.

Carroll went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday’s spring game against the Padres.

The blast was the fourth of the spring for Carroll, who is having a monster Cactus League. The outfielder is slashing .370/.433/1.285 with five extra-base hits, nine RBI and two steals through 10 games. Given his productive finish to the second half of the 2024 regular season which has continued into spring training, Carroll’s first-half slump of 2024 is looking like an aberration.

Hampson started in left field and went 1-for-2 with a walk, a stolen base and two RBI in Sunday’s spring game against San Diego.

Hampson remains in the mix for the final rotation spot along with Ildemaro Vargas and Jordan Lawlar. The Diamondbacks likely want a utility player, which precludes Lawlar, who doesn’t offer much position versatility at this point. Plus, it’s unlikely the organization wants the prospect sitting on a bench in the majors. That leaves Hampson (.738 OPS, two steals, seven RBI, 13 spring games) and Vargas (.971 OPS, five extra-base hits, seven RBI, 15 games) as the most likely competitors for the 26th spot on the roster.

Pfaadt allowed two hits and struck out seven over five scoreless innings in Sunday’s spring start against the Padres.

Pfaadt was impressive in his fourth Cactus League start against a legit regular season San Diego batting order. After giving up a leadoff single in the first, Pfaadt set down the next 12 batters in order before a harmless leadoff single in the fifth — the runner was eliminated on a double play. The right-hander threw 57 pitches (43 strikes) and left a good impression on manager Torey Lovullo, who has yet to settle on a No. 5 starter. The manager is mulling Pfaadt, Ryne Nelson and Jordan Montgomery for the final rotation spot.

The veteran signed an NRI deal with the Diamondbacks just prior to camp and has hit well, going 9-for-21 with two doubles, a home run and three RBI over 13 Cactus League games. Most of Mancini’s appearances have come off the bench against lesser-quality pitching, signaling that’s he’s not likely to win an Opening Day roster spot. He told Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports that he does not intend to opt out of his minor-league contract if doesn’t make the team’s initial 26-man roster.