While we were trying to celebrate baseball being back, we received unfortunate breaking news in the form of an Instagram post of Andrew Saalfrank in a hospital bed. According to Steve Gilbert from MLB.com, the Diamondbacks reliever will miss the entirety of the 2026 season after having shoulder surgery. We react to the news and discuss what Arizona is going to do to replace one of their best bullpen arms from last season.
But that’s not the only gap in the D-backs roster. With a glaring hole to fill in left field heading into the 2026 season, we break down the three most realistic options as Spring Training officially gets underway. Is Arizona’s everyday left fielder already on the roster, or could Mike Hazen still have one more move up his sleeve before full-squad workouts begin?
We also dive into what (and who) to watch closely during camp, plus the latest on 11th-hour deals popping up around MLB. And of course, we wrap it up with Mailbag Monday, answering your questions about breakout personalities, the D-backs’ closer situation, and much more.
