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Diamondbacks Bregman Pursuit: Payroll Crunch, Marte No-Trade List, and Local Ties Emerge
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Updating Arizona's interest in Alex Bregman: New reports highlight payroll limits necessitating a Ketel Marte trade, his no-trade protections, Bregman's elite stats, and Phoenix-area appeal amid aggressive spending.
Corbin Carroll hit a second-inning grand slam to spark an 8-1 win for the Diamondbacks over the Angels on Wednesday afternoon at Chase Field.
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The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-1 on Thursday at American Family Field. Starter Brandon Woodruff left after facing six hitters with sharply reduced velocity, prompting concern over a potential injury. Catcher William Contreras led the offense with four hits and four RBIs.
Right-hander Merrill Kelly was scratched from a live batting-practice session during Arizona Diamondbacks spring training after feeling left mid-back tightness. The pitcher, scheduled for Opening Day, is set for an MRI on Sunday to assess the injury. Manager Torey Lovullo described the concern as minimal while noting the team's recent history of pitching injuries.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks bolstered their bullpen by signing free-agent right-hander Taylor Clarke to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with incentives. Clarke, a former Diamondbacks draft pick, returns after three seasons with the Kansas City Royals. The move addresses needs in relief pitching ahead of spring training.