Diamondbacks News
Four Key Takeaways From Week 2 of the Arizona Fall League for D-backs Prospects by Michael McDermott [D-backs Under Review]
Drey Jameson’s Still Has Electric Stuff
Save for one really awful outing against
Peoria on October 10th, Jameson has looked electric in the Arizona Fall League. The league doesn’t offer much of a challenge for a player who should be on the inside track for a bullpen spot next spring.
Why D-backs Should Make Splash Trade for Twins All-Star by Alex D’Agostino [SI]
Now, granted, Ryan is not going to be cheap. The Twins will not eagerly part with a pitcher still under 30, still under control and still pitching at an extremely high level.
There lies a distinct possibility that, no matter how much Hazen is willing to give up, Minnesota does not bite. Without a doubt, it will take some serious prospect capital, and perhaps some major-league caliber players, as well.
But the D-backs cannot risk falling victim to yet another unproductive (or injured) expensive free agent. They need high-level arms at multiple positions, and must be willing to part with some of their assets to do so.
Why D-backs Should Avoid Risky Trade for This Marlins Pitcher by Alex D’Agostino [SI]
Cabrera has excellent stuff, with a 97 MPH fastball, a 94 MPH changeup and a lethal group of breaking pitches. That’s led to a K/9 ratio of around 10 in each of his past three seasons.
The right-hander had his best career season in 2025, pitching to a 3.53 ERA over a career-high 137.2 innings and striking out 150.
But within that statement lies the biggest risk: Cabrera has never pitched a full season’s worth of starts. Even in his healthiest season this past year, he spent two separate stints on the Injured List, and missed three weeks with an elbow sprain in September.
Around the League
Late homer sends Blue Jays to first World Series since 1993 by Bryan Hoch [MLB]
Celebrating the biggest win in franchise history since Joe Carter’s walk-off home run in ’93, the Blue Jays now advance to face the Los Angeles Dodgers, with the World Series to begin on Friday in Toronto.
After 94 regular-season wins to claim the AL East, Toronto’s resilient path included recovering from losing the first two ALCS games at home, only to take two of three in Seattle and force the series back home.
Source: Albert Pujols, Angels break off talks; to meet with Padres by Alden Gonzalez [ESPN]
Pujols, though, is scheduled to interview for the San Diego Padres‘ managerial vacancy on Wednesday, a source told ESPN. The Baltimore Orioles have also previously reached outwith interest, though an interview has not been scheduled, a source said.
The Padres became one of eight teams in search of a new manager after Mike Shildt announced he would retire from his role, joining the Angels, Orioles, Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants, Washington Nationals, Colorado Rockies and Minnesota Twins.
Pujols, 45, is held in high regard by the Padres’ two most influential players — Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr.
The Giants Are Circling the Most Interesting Managerial Hire in Decades by Michael Baumann [FanGraphs]
Forgive me for getting excited about this one, because even in sports, it’s not every day that the most interesting outcome happens. But the Giants are, according to The Athletic, “closing in on” hiring a new manager: Tony Vitello.
Two offseasons ago, I wrote about the five categories of major league manager: The hot assistant to a successful skipper; the grizzled baseball lifer; the front office liaison; the recent ex-player who’d been talked up as a future coach since his late 20s; and Aaron Boone.
Shelby Miller Undergoes Elbow Surgery by Darragh McDonald [MLB Trade Rumors]
Right-hander Shelby Miller underwent elbow surgery last week, according to the club’s injury tracker at MLB.com. He had his ulnar collateral ligament and flexor tendon repaired in the operation and is likely to miss the 2026 season.
The news doesn’t come as a surprise. Arm issues were a notable part of his 2025 season. With the Diamondbacks earlier this year, he went on the injured list with a forearm strain in July. He was still on the IL when the Brewers acquired him at the deadline. Milwaukee was surely aware that it was a risky pick-up, which is why they didn’t include any prospect capital in the deal. They instead took on $2MM of Jordan Montgomery’s deal for a player to be named later or cash, meaning Arizona only got cost savings.
