Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado: Delivers run in return
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Arenado went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-6 extra-inning win over Boston.
Arenado's bloop single plated the first of two runs in the decisive 10th inning to secure the win for the Diamondbacks and helped snap a three-game losing skid. The third baseman, who returned to the lineup after missing two games due to an intercostal injury, recorded his fourth multi-hit effort over the last seven games. Arenado is 8-for-27 (.296) with one triple, three home runs, nine RBI and two additional runs during the stretch.
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Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado: Making return to lineup Wednesday
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Arenado (intercostal) will be included in the Diamondbacks lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports. He'll start at designated hitter and bat fifth.
Arenado sat out the Diamondbacks' first two games in Boston after he exited Sunday's 5-3 loss to Atlanta due to left side discomfort. Per MLB.com, a follow-up MRI revealed a "small signal" in his left intercostal, but Arenado looks like he'll be able to play through the injury after a couple of days of rest. Arenado had been running hot at the plate prior to suffering the injury, slashing .240/.333/.640 with six home runs, one stolen base, 12 RBI and nine runs through his first 14 games of August.
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Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado: Out of lineup again Tuesday
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Arenado (intercostal) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Boston.
Arenado is dealing with a minor left intercostal injury and will miss a second straight start. The Diamondbacks are optimistic he will be able to avoid the injured list, but with a team off day looming Thursday, it's possible Arenado will be held out until the club returns home Friday. Jose Fernandez will occupy third base for Arizona on Tuesday.
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Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado: Not in Monday's lineup
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Arenado (chest) is not in the Diamondbacks' starting lineup against the Red Sox on Monday.
Manager Torey Lovullo said that an MRI showed a "small signal" in Arenado's left intercostal, per Jody Jackson of DBacks.tv. However, Arenado will be available off the bench Monday, and the expecation is that he will avoid the injured list. Jose Fernandez -- who was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Monday after Ketel Marte (not injury related) was placed on the restricted list -- will start at third base and bat seventh.
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Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado: MRI on tap
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Arenado (trunk) said after Sunday's 5-3 loss to Atlanta that he will undergo an MRI on Monday, Jody Jackson of DBacks.tv reports.
Arenado went 0-for-2 before exiting in the fourth inning with an injury that the Diamondbacks termed as left trunk discomfort. The 35-year-old is concerned that he might be dealing with an injury to an intercostal muscle, but the MRI should provide some clarity on that front. Idlemaro Vargas and Tim Tawa would be the top candidates to fill in at third base if Arenado's injury ends up costing him some time.
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Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado: Leaves game early Sunday
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Arenado was removed in the bottom of the fourth inning of Sunday's game in Atlanta due to left trunk discomfort. He went 0-for-2 before exiting the contest.
The 35-year-old was coming off one of his best performances of the season after slugging two home runs, driving in four runs and coming around to score a third run in Saturday's 10-3 win, but he was unable to build on that big game before the trunk injury cut his afternoon short. Ildemaro Vargas came off the bench to cover third base, and he and Tim Tawa would likely be the main candidates to fill in at the position if Arenado requires a stint on the injured list. For now, Arenado can be considered day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener in Boston.
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Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado: Reaches 20 homers with two blasts Saturday
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Arenado went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs, a walk, three total runs and four total RBI in a 10-3 win against Atlanta on Saturday.
Arenado drove in his first run in quiet fashion, bouncing into an RBI groundout in the second inning. He made much more noise thereafter, slugging a two-run homer in the third and adding a solo shot in the seventh. Arenado's pair of long balls pushed him to 20 on the season -- the ninth time he's reached that mark in his career but the first time since 2023. The veteran third baseman already has six home runs through 13 games in August, the most he's hit in any month so far this year.
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Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado: Sets tone with grand slam
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Arenado went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and a stolen base in Monday's 9-0 win over the Rockies.
Arenado set the tone early with a first-inning slam, allowing the Diamondbacks to cruise to the win. This was his fourth homer over nine games in August, and he's batting .250 (8-for-32) with eight RBI this month. The third baseman is hitting .242 with a .755 OPS, 18 homers, 58 RBI, 55 runs scored, 20 doubles and four steals over 113 contests this year, and he's trending up as Arizona remains in the thick of the playoff race.
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Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado: Goes yard in win
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Arenado went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-3 win over the Dodgers.
Arenado is up to 17 homers on the year, including three over six games in August. He's added a 3:5 BB:K so far this month. The third baseman is hitting .241 with a .752 OPS, 54 RBI, 54 runs scored, 20 doubles and three stolen bases across 110 contests this season and should continue to see steady playing time.
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Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado: Getting Wednesday off
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Arenado is not in the Diamondbacks' starting lineup against the Padres on Wednesday, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.
Arenado will get a breather after going 2-for-7 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored over the first two games of the series against San Diego. Tim Tawa will draw the start at third base Wednesday and bat fifth.
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Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado: Goes deep in Tuesday's loss
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Arenado went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 9-4 loss to the Padres.
Arenado got the Diamondbacks on the board with his homer off German Marquez in the seventh inning. The long ball was Arenado's second in the last four games. The third baseman is now batting .244 with a .753 OPS, 16 homers, 53 RBI, 53 runs scored, 20 doubles and three stolen bases over 108 contests last year, production that represents a slight bounce-back effort compared to last year.
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Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado: Heading to bench Monday
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Arenado is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.
The Diamondbacks will send Arenado to the bench for the second time in four games, after he went 0-for-10 with three walks during the team's weekend series in Washington. Ildemaro Vargas will check in for Arenado at third base and will bat eighth.
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Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado: Taking seat Thursday
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Arenado isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cardinals.
Arenado will catch a breather after going 1-for-1 with a solo homer, three walks and three runs scored during Wednesday's win against the Athletics. Ildemaro Vargas will fill in as Arizona's third baseman and bat eighth.
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Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado: Perfect at plate in rout
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Arenado went 1-for-1 with a solo home run, three walks and two additional runs scored in Wednesday's 15-5 win over the Athletics.
Arenado was a thorn in the Athletics' side all game, highlighted by a solo blast in the fourth inning. The veteran has opened the second half on a tear, hitting safely in five of six games with four extra-base hits and six RBI since returning from the All-Star break. On the year, he's slashing .245/.323/.430 with 14 homers, 46 RBI, 49 runs scored and three steals across 372 plate appearances.
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Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado: Clubs key homer in win
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Arenado went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's extra-inning win over the Cardinals.
Arenado's lone hit was a big one, as his two-run homer in the eighth inning tied the game at 7-7. The 35-year-old has put together a productive July, slashing .250/.321/.563 with four homers, 10 RBI and nine runs scored across 13 contests. Overall, Arenado is hitting .244/.318/.422 with 13 homers, 44 RBI and 46 runs scored across 93 games in his first season with the Diamondbacks.
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Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado: Homers in win
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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.
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Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado: Given afternoon off
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Arenado is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
The freshly recalled Tim Tawa will draw the start at third base while Arenado rests for the series finale. Arenado will hit the bench for the first time since May 30, ending a streak of 31 consecutive starts.
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Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado: On bench Thursday
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Arenado is not in the lineup Thursday versus the Cardinals.
Arenado is getting some rest for the first time in June after starting the first 22 games of the month. During that span, the veteran third baseman slashed .173/.227/.247 with one home run and three doubles in 81 at-bats. Ildemaro Vargas is starting at third base and batting eighth Thursday.
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Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado: Returns to action
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Arenado returned to the starting lineup and went 0-for-4 in Sundays 3-2 loss to Seattle.
Arenado missed time last week due to a groin injury and was scratched from Saturday's game after making an appearance off the bench Friday, during which he was hit by a pitch. He was back in his role as the team's third baseman and batted cleanup.
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Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado: Scratched from Saturday's lineup
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Arenado (undisclosed) was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Mariners.
Per Steve Gilbert of MLB.com, Arenado was removed from the lineup due to precautionary reasons. The veteran third baseman had been dealing with groin issue before suffering an arm injury as a pinch hitter Friday after being hit by a pitch. Jose Fernandez will start at third base and bat eighth.
