Jake Lamb Player Rumors
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Universal DH Could Open Door For 2019 Minor League Home Run King
2020/05/diamondbacks-universal-dh-kevin-cron-jake-lamb.htmlFor the Diamondbacks, the most established beneficiary on the roster is lefty swinging Jake Lamb. … With a DH added to the mix, Lamb could rotate between designated hitter and both infield corners, providing occasional breathers for Escobar and 2019 breakout performer Christian Walker -- at least against right-handed pitching.
West Notes: Shark, Lamb, Peacock
2020/02/west-notes-shark-lamb-peacock.htmlDiamondbacks corner infielder Jake Lamb hasn't enjoyed a strong season since 2017, but the shoulder and quad injuries he dealt with from 2018-19 likely contributed to his woes. … Lamb's not giving himself a pass for his recent struggles, telling Zach Buchanan of The Athletic (subscription link): “The shoulder wasn’t why I was so bad last year.
Diamondbacks Notes: Marte, Second Base, Arbitration
2020/01/diamondbacks-notes-marte-second-base-arbitration.htmlEduardo Escobar's handling of the keystone only becomes likely if Jake Lamb stakes his claim to the hot corner with some authority. … Regarding arbitration, the Diamondbacks reached one-year accords with four arb-eligible players yesterday: Robbie Ray, Andrew Chafin, Matt Andriese and Jake Lamb.
Players Avoiding Arbitration: National League
2020/01/players-avoiding-arbitration-national-league-3.htmlThe Diamondbacks have a $5.515MM settlement with corner infielder Jake Lamb, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports on Twitter. … And fellow outfielder Jake Marisnick checks in a just over 10% north of his projection at $3,312,500, Bob Nightengale of USA Today tweets.
Diamondbacks Non-Tender Taijuan Walker, Steven Souza, Caleb Joseph
2019/12/diamondbacks-non-tender-steven-souza-jr-caleb-joseph.html6:05pm: In a stunning twist, the Snakes are not dropping Jake Lamb but are parting ways with Taijuan Walker, per Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic (via Twitter) and John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM (via Twitter). … Meanwhile, Lamb receives quite a vote of confidence (and a nice payday, unless he's cut loose at a later time).
NL Notes: Mattingly, Freeman, Diamondbacks, Lamb
2019/09/nl-notes-mattingly-freeman-diamondbacks-lamb.htmlWith the offseason approaching, there will be no shortage of questions surrounding Diamondbacks infielder Jake Lamb, writes Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. … Lamb has struggled through a second consecutive disappointing year after an All-Star campaign in 2017.
D’Backs Notes: Ray, Lamb, Ahmed
2019/08/dbacks-notes-ray-lamb-ahmed.htmlIt has been a trying couple of years for Jake Lamb, who played only 56 games in 2018 due to shoulder surgery, and has been limited to just 50 games this season after a quad strain kept him on the IL for almost the entire first half. … Perhaps unsurprisingly, Lamb has yet to get into a rhythm, hitting .211/.346/.391 with five homers over 156 PA.
Diamondbacks To Activate Jake Lamb, Select Alex Young
2019/06/diamondbacks-to-activate-jake-lamb-select-alex-young.htmlYESTERDAY: Diamondbacks corner infielder Jake Lamb will return Wednesday after a long stay on the injured list, manager Torey Lovullo told Zach Buchanan of The Athletic and other reporters. … This will go down as the second straight truncated season for Lamb, a 2017 All-Star third baseman whose 2018 concluded after 56 games because of left shoulder surgery.
Diamondbacks Notes: Rotation, Lamb
2019/06/diamondbacks-notes-rotation-lamb.htmlOn the position player side, Arizona has been without corner infielder Jake Lamb for almost the entire season. … A third baseman from 2014-17, Lamb entered this season as the D-backs' primary first baseman in the wake of Paul Goldschmidt's exit via trade.
Jake Lamb Placed On IL With Quad Strain
2019/04/jake-lamb-placed-on-il-with-quad-strain.htmlThe Diamondbacks have put corner infielder Jake Lamb on the 10-day injured list. … Lamb is expected to miss around six weeks of action, by Lovullo's reckoning, though that seems only to be an initial guess.
Injury/Rehab Notes: Tulo, Lamb, Jeffress, Heaney
2019/04/injuryrehab-notes-tulo-lamb-jeffress-heaney.htmlDiamondbacks infielder Jake Lamb pulled up lame while legging out a double in this afternoon's game, and the early diagnosis is a strained left quadriceps, per The Athletic's Zach Buchanan (Twitter link). … Lamb will undergo an MRI tomorrow to further evaluate the severity of the injury.
NL West Notes: Marquez, Rays, Lamb, Padres
2019/03/nl-west-notes-marquez-rays-lamb-padres.htmlIn a bit of a reversal from a statement earlier this weekend, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told the Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro and other reporters that Jake Lamb will still see some action at his old third base position. … This deal may be known as "the German Marquez trade" in hindsight, though back in January 2016, Marquez was a little-known minor leaguer who had yet to even reach Double-A when he and Jake McGee were sent to Colorado in exchange for Corey Dickerson and infield prospect Kevin Padlo.
NL West Notes: Tatis Jr., D-backs, Pollock, Rockies
2019/03/west-notes-tatis-jr-d-backs-pollock-rockies.htmlBack to the Diamondbacks, who don't expect to return Jake Lamb to third base in the near future, Piecoro relays. … The 28-year-old Lamb played third almost exclusively from 2014-18, but the departure of Paul Goldschmidt and the free-agent signing of Eduardo Escobar spurred the club to shift him to first.
Injury Updates: Mendez, Lamb, Dyson, Padres
2019/03/injury-updates-mendez-lamb-dyson-padres.htmlBack tightness forced Jake Lamb out of today's game after three innings. … Diamondbacks skipper Torey Lovullo told media (including Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic) that there weren't any current plans for Lamb to undergo an MRI, as the current plan seems to just keep Lamb under evaluation over the next few days.
NL West Notes: Arenado, Rockies, Flores, D-backs, Giants
2019/01/rockies-rumors-nolan-arenado-extension-arbitration.htmlAs Piecoro notes, the D-backs' defensive alignment figures to look quite a bit different; Jake Lamb is slated to move across the diamond to first base following the trade of Paul Goldschmidt, with Eduardo Escobar slotting in as the primary third baseman.
Players Avoiding Arbitration: National League
2019/01/players-avoiding-arbitration-national-league-2.htmlThe D-backs and third baseman Jake Lamb are in agreement on a $4.825MM salary for next season, Murray tweets. … That closely resembles the $4.7MM projection for Lamb, who'll look to bounce back from shoulder troubles and reestablish himself before reaching free agency after the 2020 season.
NL Notes: Cubs, Epstein, Brewers, D’Backs, Cotham
2019/01/nl-notes-cubs-epstein-brewers-dbacks-cotham.htmlMLB.com's Steve Gilbert doesn't see the Diamondbacks trading Archie Bradley or Jake Lamb this offseason, though in Lamb's case, that could be due in part for his injury-shortened down year in 2018.
NL Notes & Rumors: Mets, Realmuto, Dodgers, Diamondbacks, K. Marte, Lamb, Fowler
2018/12/nl-notes-rumors-mets-realmuto-dodgers-diamondbacks-k-marte-lamb-fowler.htmlIndeed, as GM Mike Hazen indicated to MLB.com's Steve Gilbert this morning, current third baseman Jake Lamb may shift to first, while incumbent second baseman and sometimes shortstop Ketel Marte could see time in center field.
NL Notes: Schoop, Escobar, Diamondbacks, Kang, Pirates
2018/10/brewers-rumors-nontender-jonathan-schoop.htmlJake Lamb could head to first base in the event of an oft-speculated Paul Goldschmidt deal, Buchanan notes, or Escobar could find regular work at shortstop should Nick Ahmed be moved.
Diamondbacks To Promote Yoan Lopez
2018/09/diamondbacks-to-promote-yoan-lopez.html3:17pm: Arizona has announced Lopez's promotion, and it made room for him by transferring third baseman Jake Lamb to the 60-day disabled list. … Lamb underwent season-ending left shoulder surgery last month.
Jake Lamb To Undergo Shoulder Surgery
2018/08/jake-lamb-shoulder-surgery-diamondbacks-rotator-cuff.htmlDiamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb will undergo season-ending surgery on his left shoulder, manager Torey Lovullo announced to reporters on Thursday (Twitter link via Zach Buchanan of The Athletic). … Lamb was previously said to be weighing surgery to repair a frayed left rotator cuff.
Jake Lamb Considering Rotator Cuff Surgery
2018/08/jake-lamb-may-require-rotator-cuff-surgery-diamondbacks.htmlThe Diamondbacks revealed last night that third baseman Jake Lamb is dealing with "fraying" in his left rotator cuff, as Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. … As Piecoro documents, recent signals have suggested there was some real concern with the joint, as Lamb's case has been assessed by some of the game's foremost surgeons.
Injury Notes: Anderson, Lamb, Giants, Shoemaker
2018/05/injury-notes-anderson-lamb-giants-shoemaker.htmlYesterday, the Diamondbacks officially announced the activation of slugging third baseman Jake Lamb from the disabled list. … They'll hope Lamb can repeat the 30-homer power he showed last year and help propel an offense that currently ranks 27th of 30 MLB teams with a wRC+ of just 83.
West Injury Notes: Dodgers, Lamb, Springer, Pence
2018/05/west-injury-notes-dodgers-lamb-springer-pence.htmlDiamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb will begin a rehab assignment at the Single-A level on Sunday, per an announcement from Arizona. … Lamb has missed nearly the entire season to this point, having gone on the DL on April 3 with shoulder and elbow issues.
NL Notes: Harvey, Braves, Rendon, Hedges, Lamb, Reyes
2018/05/nl-notes-harvey-braves-rendon-hedges-lamb-reyes.htmlDiamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb received an MRI and cortisone shot after reporting continued discomfort in his injured left shoulder, per MLB.com's Steve Gilbert (Twitter links). … It's still disappointing to hear that Lamb is not yet back to health, as the club no doubt hoped he'd already be nearing a return at this point.