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Jason Kubel - OF - Diamondbacks

Jason Kubel went 2-for-2 with a homer and two walks versus the Brewers on Friday.

The homer gave Arizona its only run in the loss. Kubel is hitting .289, which is a nice surprise, but it's come with somewhat disappointing power numbers. The homer tonight was just his fourth of the season.
May 26 - 12:57 AM
Miguel Montero - C - Diamondbacks

Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com reports that the Diamondbacks and Miguel Montero have agreed on a five-year, $60 million contract extension.

The deal is expected to be made official at a press conference Saturday. Montero was due to hit free agency this offseason, but he'll now be locked up through the 2017 season. The 28-year-old backstop is off to a bit of a slow start this year, but the Diamondbacks clearly didn't want to risk losing one of the better offensive catchers in the game.
Source: Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter
May 25 - 7:06 PM
Takashi Saito - R - Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said that Takashi Saito (calf) has been throwing live batting practice in extended spring training.

Saito has been on the disabled list all season with a calf injury. Assuming he doesn't suffer another setback, he'll likely need a lengthy rehab assignment before being ready to join Arizona' bullpen.
Source: Nick Piecoro on Twitter
May 25 - 6:56 PM
Miguel Montero - C - Diamondbacks

Miguel Montero (groin) is out of the Diamondbacks' starting lineup again Friday.

Montero hasn't played since leaving Monday's game with a left groin strain. He feels good enough to play, but the Diamondbacks want to play things safe for now. Consider him day-to-day.
Source: Jack Magruder on Twitter
May 25 - 5:49 PM
Gaby Hernandez - S - Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks signed RHP Gaby Hernandez to a minor league contract.

Hernandez had been pitching in the Frontier League. He'll be assigned to Triple-A Reno, where he posted a 5.97 ERA in 15 starts last season.
May 25 - 10:17 AM
Joe Saunders - S - Diamondbacks

Joe Saunders allowed four runs on seven hits in 6 1/3 innings of Wednesday's 11-4 win over the Dodgers, improving to 3-3 on the season.

He struck out seven and walked one. Not an awful outing, but Saunders has now allowed at least four runs in three of his past four starts, and watched his ERA explode from 1.24 on May 2 to 3.79. The real Joe Saunders is slowly but surely standing up. He'll bring a 1.30 WHIP and 36/14 K/BB ratio into his Tuesday start in San Francisco.
May 24 - 1:29 AM
Justin Upton - OF - Diamondbacks

Justin Upton hit his fifth home run in Wednesday's 11-4 rout of the Dodgers.

Upton also drew a walk and scored a pair of runs. Upton's only hit of the night was a two-run blast off of Jamey Wright in the fifth. The home run was Upton's second in his past seven games, while he's now hit in seven consecutive contests. His season triple slash remains a disappointing .253/.356/.390, however.
May 24 - 1:22 AM
Chris Young - OF - Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson admits that Chris Young "probably" came off the disabled list too soon.

Young, who got a night off Wednesday, has just three hits in 20 at-bats since being activated last week. "He probably came back (from the disabled list) a tad too early," Gibson said. "I DH’ed him, played him (in center field), DH’ed him and then played him two straight days. We have an off day tomorrow. I thought this was the right thing to do. You go from just working out and not playing to virtually playing every day, it’s hard."
Source: Arizona Republic
May 23 - 9:08 PM
J.J. Putz - R - Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson told reporters Wednesday that J.J. Putz is still his closer.

Putz blew his third save of the season on Tuesday night against the Dodgers and owns a frightening 7.20 ERA on the year. But he's been the victim of some bad luck and still boasts a dominant 17/3 K/BB ratio in 15 innings. David Hernandez would likely get a chance at saves if Putz's struggles continue.
Related: David Hernandez
Source: Nick Piecoro on Twitter
May 23 - 6:51 PM
Miguel Montero - C - Diamondbacks

Miguel Montero (groin) is out again Wednesday.

Montero suffered a left groin strain Monday while attempting to snag a foul pop-up and hasn't played since. Henry Blanco will start behind the plate on Wednesday night against the Dodgers and left-hander Ted Lilly.
Source: Jack Magruder on Twitter
May 23 - 5:43 PM
Trevor Cahill - S - Diamondbacks

Trevor Cahill watched his bullpen blow a big lead after surrendering just one run in six innings Tuesday against the Dodgers.

It was 6-1 when Cahill departed, but the Dodgers scored five runs right away in the seventh to tie it up. Cahill remains stuck on two wins for the season, but at least he did have his best start in a while tonight. He struck out six batters for the first time since April 15.
May 23 - 1:28 AM
J.J. Putz - R - Diamondbacks

J.J. Putz took his third blown save and loss after giving up two runs in the ninth against the Dodgers on Tuesday.

Putz's velocity has been better of late, so he'll probably survive this one. It's been an ugly year for him so far, but he did enter the night with a 16/1 K/BB ratio in 14 innings. If the Diamondbacks do decide to make a switch, it'd be to David Hernandez.
May 23 - 1:26 AM
Lyle Overbay - 1B - Diamondbacks

Lyle Overbay went 4-for-4 with a homer and a double against the Dodgers on Tuesday.

More bad news for Paul Goldschmidt owners. Overbay has driven in a total of three runs in 50 at-bats since his big game on Opening Day, but he is hitting .370 for the year now. With the Diamondbacks looking to cut back on the strikeouts -- rightly or wrongly -- Overbay could be in line for more playing time.
Related: Paul Goldschmidt
May 23 - 1:24 AM
Daniel Hudson - S - Diamondbacks

Daniel Hudson (shoulder) will return on Sunday.

Hudson allowed two runs over five innings Monday night in a rehab start at Triple-A Reno and was given clearance to return to the major leagues on Tuesday afternoon. The 24-year-old right-hander has been on the disabled list since April 19 with a right shoulder impingement. He should be activated in all fantasy leagues this weekend.
Source: Jack Magruder on Twitter
May 22 - 6:10 PM
Konrad Schmidt - C - Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks recalled C Konrad Schmidt from Triple-A Reno.

Schmidt will provide depth at catcher for the D'Backs while Miguel Montero fights through a groin injury.
May 22 - 5:55 PM

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