Giants' Philip Abner: Scooped up by Giants, sent to Triple-A
Rotowire
The Giants claimed Abner off waivers from the Diamondbacks on Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento.
Abner will reclaim a 40-man roster spot with the move to San Francisco, though he'll have to wait a bit before making his debut with the Giants. The 24-year-old lefty reliever made eight appearances with Arizona at the big-league level this season, posting a 6.28 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 6:8 K:BB over 14.1 innings.
... See More... See Less
Diamondbacks' Philip Abner: DFA'd by Diamondbacks
Rotowire
Arizona designated Abner for assignment Sunday.
Abner made just three appearances after being recalled from Reno on Aug. 5. Over five innings, the left-hander allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out just one batter. The Diamondbacks selected Dennis Santana's contract to replace Abner on both the active and 40-man rosters.
... See More... See Less
Diamondbacks' Philip Abner: Moves up to majors
Rotowire
The Diamondbacks recalled Abner from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday, Jody Jackson of DBacks.tv reports.
As expected, Abner will rejoin the Diamondbacks bullpen after Ryan Thompson (back) was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Abner has spent most of this season in Triple-A, where he has a 4.60 ERA and 1.19 WHIP across 31.1 innings.
... See More... See Less
Diamondbacks' Philip Abner: Call-up awaits
Rotowire
Arizona is expected to recall Abner from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.
Abner is poised to rejoin the big-league club after spending the last couple of weeks with the Triple-A squad. The 24-year-old owns a 5.01 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 35:11 K:BB through 32.1 innings with Reno this season.
... See More... See Less
Diamondbacks' Philip Abner: Dispatched to Reno
Rotowire
The Diamondbacks optioned Abner to Triple-A Reno on Monday.
Abner threw 46 pitches over two shutout innings in Sunday's win over the Cardinals, so he's being sent out in favor of a fresh bullpen arm. It will be Juan Burgos taking Abner's spot on the roster.
... See More... See Less
Diamondbacks' Philip Abner: Set to return to Triple-A
Rotowire
Abner is expected to be optioned to Triple-A Reno on Monday, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.
Abner will head back to Reno after being called up to the major-league roster July 9, combining to toss three scoreless innings, allowing one hit and issuing two walks while striking out one batter over two appearances following his promotion. Right-hander Juan Burgos is expected to replace the left-handed Abner in the major-league bullpen ahead of the team's three-game set at home against the Athletics beginning Monday.
... See More... See Less
Diamondbacks' Philip Abner: Back with D-backs
Rotowire
The Diamondbacks recalled Abner from Triple-A Reno on Saturday.
Abner will return to the big leagues to replace Michael Soroka, who landed on the injured list Saturday with a glute strain. Abner has given up seven earned runs in just 3.2 innings with the big club this season and will likely be limited to low-leverage situations while in the majors.
... See More... See Less
Diamondbacks' Philip Abner: Recalled from Reno
Rotowire
The Diamondbacks recalled Abner from Triple-A Reno on Thursday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Abner will join Kade Strowd on the trip back to the majors to replace Brandon Pfaadt and Taylor Clarke (bereavement) in Arizona's bullpen. Abner gave up two earned runs in 2.1 innings during his lone appearance with the D-backs this season and has pitched to a 5.12 ERA in 19.1 frames during his time in Triple-A, so he shouldn't be expected to receive much more than low-leverage work.
... See More... See Less
Diamondbacks' Philip Abner: Recalled by Arizona
Rotowire
The Diamondbacks recalled Abner from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.
Abner failed to crack the Diamondbacks' Opening Day roster, but he'll report to the big club prior to Wednesday's game against the Brewers. In nine appearances in Triple-A, Abner has a 4.82 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 7:3 K:BB across 9.1 innings. In a corresponding move, right-hander Andrew Hoffmann was optioned to Reno following Tuesday's game against Milwaukee.
... See More... See Less
Diamondbacks' Philip Abner: Sent to Reno
Rotowire
Abner was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Sunday, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
Abner appeared in nine contests with Arizona during spring training, giving up five runs on eight hits and four walks while striking out 12 batters over 9.2 innings. The nine appearances is tied with fellow relief pitcher Ryan Thompson for the team lead to this point. Abner produced a 4.91 ERA and 2.18 WHIP with five strikeouts over 3.2 innings in five appearances with the Diamondbacks during the 2025 regular season, and he'll now wait for his next shot with the major-league roster.
