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The Diamondbacks outrighted Richards to Triple-A Reno on Monday. Richards cleared waivers after being scrubbed from the 40-man roster. The righty has the ability to decline the outright assignment and elect free agency, but it's not clear what his plans are. Richards has permitted five runs with a 5:2 K:BB over 5.2 frames between the Royals and Diamondbacks this season.
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The Diamondbacks designated Richards for assignment Saturday. Richards gave up one run in 2.2 innings after being called up from Reno on July 18, but he still carries a 7.94 ERA and 2.29 WHIP on the year. He'll now end up as the odd man out of a roster spot to make room for Brandyn Garcia, who was acquired Thursday as part of the return for Josh Naylor.
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The Diamondbacks selected Richards' contract from Triple-A Reno on Friday. Richards inked a minor-league deal with Arizona on June 19 and logged a 6.57 ERA across 12.1 innings at Reno. The 32-year-old threw three innings with the Royals in 2025 before being DFA'd and opting for free agency. He'll likely be a low-leverage reliever with the Diamondbacks.
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Richards had a locker set up for him in Arizona's clubhouse Thursday, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. It looks like the Diamondbacks will make a few roster moves Friday, including the addition of Richards. The club inked him to a minor-league deal last month after he opted out of a contract with the Royals, who had designated him for assignment. The 32-year-old right-hander will slot into the bullpen, which has been hit hard by injuries.
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Richards signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Thursday. Richards was designated for assignment by the Royals on June 11, but it didn't take long for him to find a new opportunity. Arizona has struggled to find consistent results from its bullpen this season, so it's possible Richards gets a chance at some point in the coming months.
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| Year | Team | APP | GS | INN | W | L | S | K | BBI | HA | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | KC-ARI | 5 | 0 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 7.94 | 2.29 |
| 2024 | TOR-MIN | 55 | 2 | 65.3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 62 | 35 | 44 | 4.54 | 1.20 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | W | L | S | INN | HA | ERA | BBI | K | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/23 | vs  |
- | - | - | 1.2 | 3 | 9.00 | 0 | 1 | 1.80 |
| 7/21 | vs |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 1 | 9.00 | 0 | 2 | 1.00 |
| 6/10 | vs  |
- | - | - | 2.0 | 3 | 12.00 | 0 | 1 | 1.50 |
| 6/08 | @  |
- | - | - | 0.0 | 2 | 36.00 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 6/07 | @ |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 2 | 9.00 | 0 | 1 | 2.00 |
Upcoming Games
| date | Opp | time | Scheduled Starter |
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| 3/26 | @  |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/27 | @ |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/28 | @ |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/30 | vs  |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/31 | vs |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |
| 4/01 | vs |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |
| 4/02 | vs  |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |