MLB Player News

The Diamondbacks recalled Del Castillo from Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Del Castillo held his own in the big leagues last season, slashing .313/.368/.525 over 87 plate appearances. The 25-year-old backstop has now earned another chance with the big club after posting a .945 OPS with Reno during the first half, and he's expected to work as Arizona's DH against righties until Pavin Smith (oblique) returns from the IL.

Gorman (back) is batting fifth and playing second base Friday against Arizona.

Gorman dealt with lower-back pain before the All-Star break, but he's been cleared to rejoin the lineup Friday. He is slashing .219/.310/.408 in 226 plate appearances in 2025.

The Diamondbacks placed Marte on the restricted list Friday.

Marte requested additional time off after his home was burglarized during the All-Star break, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today, and the D-backs will accommodate his request. Blaze Alexander stands to benefit from extra playing time at second base while Marte is out, and Sergio Alcantara will fill the open roster spot after signing a big-league deal with the club Friday.

Arenado (finger) is batting sixth and playing third base Friday against Arizona.

Arenado missed back-to-back games before the All-Star break due to a sprained right index finger. However, he'll be back in the starting nine coming out of the break, reclaiming his spot at the hot corner. He's slashing .246/.305/.388 with 10 home runs in 347 plate appearances this season.

Muncy (knee) started swinging a bat Friday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Muncy took swings Friday for the first time since being placed on the injured list July 3. Muncy said of his recovery, "we're right where we think we should be" and shared that "everything feels great." The third baseman appears to be on track for a mid-August return, which is right in line with the initial six-week projected absence.

Riley (abdomen) participated in batting practice Friday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Riley landed on the injured list shortly before the All-Star break with a right abdominal strain. After using the All-Star break to rehab back home, the 28-year-old said he is feeling much better now and is optimistic about his chances to return sometime next week, per David O'Brien of The Athletic. Until then, Nacho Alvarez should continue to work as Atlanta's primary third baseman.

Miller (elbow) will begin a throwing program Saturday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Miller was placed on the 15-day injured list July 5 and was projected to miss five weeks. The 27-year-old reliever will rehab at the Giants' complex in Arizona. If he abides by the five-week timeline, he'll likely be back in mid-August.

Koss (hamstring) is expected to begin his minor-league rehab assignment next week, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Koss resumed baseball activities shortly before the All-Star break and is approaching a minor-league rehab stint. The infielder has been on the shelf since July 1 due to a strained right hamstring. He should be activated in late July or early August.

Reds manager Terry Francona said Friday that Greene (groin) is on track to make a rehab start in the Arizona Complex League early next week, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

The plan is for Greene to make one start in Arizona before continuing his rehab at Triple-A Louisville. The 25-year-old suffered a setback in his recovery from a strained right groin early in July. It's unclear how many rehab appearances he'll need, but he shouldn't be expected back until sometime in August.

Goodman is not in Friday's lineup against the Twins.

Goodman will get the final game of the first half and the first game of the second half off, with his first All-Star appearance sandwiched in between. Austin Nola will start behind the dish and bat eighth.