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Diamondbacks’ Michael Soroka: Will require rehab assignment
Manager Torey Lovullo said Thursday that Soroka (glute) will require a rehab start before returning to the Diamondbacks‘ rotation, Alex D’Agostino of SI.com reports.
Soroka hasn’t pitched since June 19 but did throw a bullpen session Tuesday. Lovullo said Soroka’s timeline is somewhat up in the air, and it’s unclear when the right-hander will make his rehab start. With Zac Gallen (elbow) landing on the injured list this week, the Diamondbacks will need to continue to fill multiple holes in the rotation. Jose Cabrera will be an option to be called back up to Arizona.
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Diamondbacks’ Geraldo Perdomo: Gets cortisone shot in hand
Perdomo received a cortisone injection in his left hand during the All-Star break this week, Alex D’Agostino of SI.com reports.
The issue arose during last week’s series in San Diego, manager Torey Lovullo said Thursday. “He battles hand issues throughout the course of the year, ever since we’ve had him,” Lovullo said. “I was told it’s not going to hinder him whatsoever.” Perdomo posted an image on social media showing his left hand bandaged up. It’s unclear if he’ll be in the lineup for Friday’s series opener against the Cardinals.
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Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen: Awaiting second opinion on elbow
Manager Torey Lovullo said Thursday that Gallen is awaiting a second opinion on his injured right elbow, Alex D’Agostino of SI.com reports.
Gallen was scheduled to start last Sunday’s game against the Dodgers but was scratched due to right elbow inflammation and subsequently placed on the 15-day injured list. “Gallen, we’re continuing to evaluate,” Lovullo said. “He is waiting for other opinions from other doctors. So we’ll just keep putting that off until we get everything complete.” Mitch Bratt was recently recalled from Triple-A Reno to take Gallen’s place in the rotation.
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Diamondbacks’ Tyler Locklear: Poised for promotion to majors
The Diamondbacks will recall Locklear from Triple-A Reno prior to Friday’s game versus the Cardinals, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
He will absorb the roster spot vacated by Tommy Troy (shoulder), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. Locklear missed the first month-plus of the season while continuing his recovery from left shoulder and left elbow surgeries, but he’s been swinging a red-hot bat at Reno in July, going 19-for-43 (.442) with five homers in 11 games. He could see regular playing time between first base and/or designated hitter.D