Dbacks and recap

Tawa went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and one run scored in Saturday’s 9-2 win over the Dodgers.

Tawa has posted back-to-back three-hit efforts against the Dodgers’ pitching, racking up six RBI in that span. The utility man is getting a run of time at first base. He’s a right-handed hitter, but he’s started there against two righty starters as well as the bullpen game the Dodgers used Friday. Tawa is batting .213 with a .647 OPS, two home runs, 14 RBI, eight runs scored, five doubles and two stolen bases over 38 contests in the majors this season, but he’s trending up.

Arenado went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a second run scored in Saturday’s 9-2 win over the Dodgers.

Arenado has gone deep four times over his last 11 games. He’s batting .282 (11-for-39) with six RBI in that span. The third baseman is up to a .243 average, .731 OPS, 12 homers, 39 RBI, 44 runs scored, 16 doubles and three stolen bases over 89 contests this season.

McCann went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Saturday’s 9-2 win over the Dodgers.

McCann capped a five-run sixth inning with a three-run homer, then followed it up with a solo shot in the eighth to pad Arizona’s lead. The catcher has gone 3-for-7 over two games since he returned from a quadriceps strain. On the year, he’s batting .227 with a .603 OPS, two homers, 10 RBI, five runs scored and three doubles over 69 plate appearances. McCann is likely to remain in the backup role behind Gabriel Moreno for starts at catcher.

Pfaadt (3-1) allowed two runs on six hits and struck out two without walking a batter over 5.1 innings to earn the win over the Dodgers on Saturday.

Pfaadt threw 55 of 77 pitches for strikes to keep a dangerous lineup in check. He’s allowed just three runs over 15.2 innings across three starts since rejoining the Diamondbacks‘ rotation in late June. Pfaadt looks to have some extra security in the rotation as well with Zac Gallen (elbow) likely heading to the injured list. Pfaadt is at a 4.70 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 41:18 K:BB through 53.2 innings over 16 games (six starts) this season, but he appears to have made a breakthrough during his most recent stint in the minors.

Troy (shoulder) won’t undergo imaging and was called day-to-day by manager Torey Lovullo, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Troy had to come out of Saturday’s matchup versus the Dodgers after crashing into the center field wall following a catch. The rookie said he felt a “sharp pain” in his right shoulder and indicated that he will see how he feels Sunday, presumably as an indication of his availability for the series finale. Ryan Waldschmidt (hand) is slated to return to start in center field in the contest, so Troy probably won’t start even if he’s feeling capable of playing.

Waldschmidt (hand) is slated to start in center field Sunday against the Dodgers, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

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.

Troy‘s removal from Saturday’s game against the Dodgers was due to a right shoulder contusion.

That’s the initial word from the Diamondbacks after Troy was lifted in the fifth inning due to crashing into the center field wall following a nice catch. There’s no word yet on how serious the injury is or whether the rookie will need to miss additional time. Ryan Waldschmidt was removed from Saturday’s matchup due to a hand injury, so Jorge Barrosa may be the next man up in center if both Troy and Waldschmidt are sidelined Sunday.

Troy was removed in the fifth inning of Saturday’s game against the Dodgers after running into the center field wall and appearing to hurt his right shoulder, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Troy made a nice catch on a flyball hit by Teoscar Hernandez, but he subsequently rammed his shoulder into the outfield wall. The rookie appeared to be in some pain, and he was ultimately replaced in the outfield by Jorge Barrosa. An update on Troy will presumably be shared after he’s examined by the Diamondbacks‘ training staff.

Bratt will likely be recalled by the Diamondbacks from Triple-A Reno to start in Sunday’s game against the Dodgers, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Bratt is with the team in Los Angeles and is set to make his second major-league start of his career after Zac Gallen was scratched due to right elbow inflammation. Bratt made his major-league debut against the Cardinals on June 24, when he allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out three across three innings in a no-decision. Gallen is expected to be placed on the 15-day injured list, so a strong start Sunday could earn Bratt multiple turns in the Diamondbacks’ rotation. Bratt sports a 2.41 ERA and 0.96 WHIP across 52.1 innings in Triple-A this season (13 starts).