MLB Trade Rumors By Anthony Franco | April 21 McCarthy has continued to put the ball in play He has only fanned in six of 47 plate appearances with five hard-hit balls (ones with an exit velocity of 95 MPH or better) on the season McCarthy has never had imposing batted ball metrics He will be able to play every day in Reno rather than work in a fourth outfield role as he tries to get on track That’ll seemingly afford an MLB opportunity for the switch-hitting Barrosa He made a brief major league debut last season He hit .270/.360/.421 over 75 Triple-A games last season The Venezuela native is out to a stronger start in 2025 batting .295/.362/.495 with a trio of homers over 105 plate appearances in the Pacific Coast League Elsewhere on the roster, reliever A.J. Puk is scheduled for an MRI today (link via ESPN’s Jesse Rogers) The southpaw landed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with inflammation in his throwing elbow The Snakes will presumably provide a return timeline after getting the imaging results Puk has been brilliant since the D-Backs acquired him from Miami at last summer’s deadline He owns a 1.78 ERA with 55 strikeouts through 35 1/3 frames in an Arizona uniform Alexander would probably have gotten those reps had he been fully healthy throughout camp but he’ll remain in Triple-A for the time being Arizona Diamondbacks A.J. Puk Blaze Alexander Jake McCarthy Jorge Barrosa 2 weeks ago 2 weeks ago 2 weeks ago the Dbacks are off to a solid start and getting contributions from several position players and pitchers – Carroll Suarez and Gurriel going they would really start rolling 2 weeks ago 2 weeks ago Given Jake’s FB% has spiked up and LD% spiked down while his Pull% has spiked up and Cent% has spiked down it would appear Jake has tried to add a little pop to his game I suggest he stick to spraying line drives around the ballpark and creating chaos on the bases 2 weeks ago 2 weeks ago The Phils should trade for him right now while is stock is low 2 weeks ago What reason do the DBacks have to trade McCarthy right now 2 weeks ago They’d consider trading McCarthy for more pressing needs 2 weeks ago -the rotation is already full (even if we’re waiting on Gallen/Burnes to lock in) -the bullpen is already full (the “lowest leverage” arm is Morillo -the everyday lineup is already locked in (even if we’re waiting on Gurriel Gurriel/Suarez doing as bad as they have sucks but both can carry a lineup when they’re going right) And the lineup is immediately in a better spot when Marte is back from the IL The bench is the one area where you could argue for clear cut improvements but we’re waiting on Alexander and Del Castillo to return (as much as a like Herrera And we obviously are going to need roster space when Lawlar forces the team’s hand So what would the Phillies even have to offer for a player that’s been an above average player on a rate basis for 2 of his last 3 full seasons and still has multiple years of control left but a slow start doesn’t make the prior production disappear 2 weeks ago Yep yep yep yep yep Yep yep yep yep yep Yep yep yep yep yep Yep yep yep yep yep Yep yep yep yep yep Yep yep yep yep yep Yep yep yep yep yep Yep yep yep yep yep Yep yep yep yep yep Yep yep yep yep yep Yep yep yep yep yep Yep yep yep yep yep Yep yep yep yep yep Yep yep yep yep yep Yep yep yep yep yep Yep yep yep yep yep Yep yep yep yep yep Yep yep yep yep yep Yep yep yep yep yep Yep yep yep yep yep Yep yep yep yep yep Yep yep yep yep yep Yep yep yep yep yep Yep yep yep yep yep 2 weeks ago Are they quietly building a playoff juggernaut or flirting with roster chaos Log in Register MLB Trade Rumors is not affiliated with Major League Baseball Register McCarthy had been in the midst of a rough early-season stretch, going just 3-for-41 to open the year (a .073 batting average). He'll head down to Triple-A to work on his swing as he's previously done, as Alek Thomas will likely take over primary center field duties. The 24-year-old Barrosa will now get his second taste of the major leagues. In 2023, an injury to Alek Thomas afforded him his first cup of coffee in the bigs, but he hit just .176 with just three base hits in 18 plate appearances. Barrosa was then sent back to Reno, where he ended up battling injuries of his own for the remainder of 2024. In 2025, he showed out in Spring Training with a .320/.433/.480 slash over 30 plate appearances. He began the season in Reno, where he posted an .857 OPS with three homers. There's not a great deal of power in Barrosa's bat, as he measures in at a mere 5-foot-6, 165 pounds. But his plus speed and ability to hit from both sides of plate award him opportunities to rack up base hits as a contact hitter, and even stretch singles into extra-base hits. He very rarely strikes out, with a solid eye for balls and strikes and a good approach at the plate. He plays solid center field defense with excellent range, and will be a useful defensive replacement, in addition to providing a quality at-bat even when the results don't jump off the stat sheet. For now, it seems likely that he'll play a minority of games, with Thomas' increased role, but Barrosa could find a way to carve out more playing time for himself if he can harness his contact-hitting ability at the major league level. The Diamondbacks would ultimately like to see McCarthy find his swing again, and return to his excellent 2024 form. But for now, they'll hand an opportunity to one of their rising young players and a long-time member of the organization in Barrosa. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BY ALEX WEINER The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled 24-year-old, 5-foot-6 outfielder Jorge Barrosa from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday as the accompanying roster move for sending down outfielder Jake McCarthy elite defensive outfielder who provides switch-hitting flexibility to the Diamondbacks Barrosa is batting .295/.362/.495 with three home runs instinctive out in center field,” D-backs farm director Chris Slivka told Arizona Sports on Monday “He has great bat-to-ball skills and we’re continuing to emphasize using the entire field to him As he continues to get better using the opposite-field gap and tightens up the approach I think there’s a lot to be excited about I know he gets a lot of credit for his defense but we still think he’s a pretty sound offensive player Watching Jorge Barrosa patrol the outfield will never get old 🏃‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/yh9gYRob5j — Reno Aces (@Aces) April 18, 2025 The Diamondbacks optioned McCarthy on Monday as he’s started the season struggling to make an impact offensively the speedy McCarthy started 2025 0-for-24 and is 3-for-41 in the big leagues Barrosa’s defensive versatility will allow the Diamondbacks to move him wherever needed He joins an outfield unit with right fielder Corbin Carroll center fielder Alek Thomas and platoon corner outfielder Randal Grichuk Utility infielder Garrett Hampson can also play in the outfield McCarthy is the only other outfielder on the 40-man roster although Blaze Alexander has received reps out there for versatility joining the team after Thomas suffered a hamstring strain during opening week Barrosa doubled in his first plate appearance and played in eight games overall last year (3-for-17) No. 12 @Dbacks prospect Jorge Barrosa finally made his MLB debut — and ripped a double! — after a whirlwind 24 hours: https://t.co/zbrdSpNhYV pic.twitter.com/1ndxu4Gq52 — MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) April 3, 2024 After playing in the Puerto Rican Winter League, Barrosa hit .320 in 11 major league spring training games. MLB Pipeline ranked him No 21 on the list of D-backs prospects coming into the season He first joined the Diamondbacks in 2017 as a 16-year-old international free agent from Venezuela Follow @alexjweiner Written by RotoWire Staff Barrosa started in center field and went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's 8-2 loss to Atlanta Barrosa made his first start (second appearance) since being called up from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday While primary center fielder Alek Thomas has hit well to start the season including a small-sample 3-for-9 against lefties the Diamondbacks remain reticent to use him against southpaws The switch-hitting Barrosa will serve as the right-handed complement in center field He had an .857 OPS over 105 plate appearances at Reno prior to his call-up The longtime D’back prospect made his MLB debut but his season was marred by injury and offensive ineffectiveness Jorge Barrosa feels like he's been in the Arizona farm system forever he won’t be entering his age 24 season until next season Barrosa was signed as an international free in 2017 which is probably why it feels like he’s been in the system so long to me since that is when I started covering the farm system for the ‘Pit After a slow but steady rise through the system Barrosa finally made his MLB debut in 2024 after he was called up on April 1st for a three game series against the Yankees hitting a double for his first major league hit He’d get sent back down when Randall Grichuk was activated off the injury list Barrosa would land on the injury list himself rehabbing with the ACL Dbacks before returning to action with the Aces but this time would only be on the IL for about 11 days Barrosa returned to the Major league level on September 1st but would be optioned back to the Aces on September 6th In 75 games at the AAA level Barrosa hit .270/.360/.421 which amounts to a slightly below average 98 wRC+ In the 9 games Barrosa spent rehabbing in the Arizona Complex League Barrosa hit .176/.176/.294 which amounts to a 22 wRC+ and -1.8 Offense Although he provided negative value on offense it is worth noting that Barrosa’s defense (+0.8) and baserunning (+.2) was good enough to even out his WAR to make his value neutral at the MLB level Barrosa still has his rookie status intact which is probably the only other upside to his less than stellar 2024 season Barrosa’s future is likely as a defense first fourth outfielder, but I’d say even that is up in the air, considering recent rumors I’d expect Barrosa to once again split time between Arizona and Reno As Barrosa was added to the 40-man roster in 2022 so 2025 will be a make or break year for the young outfielder Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jorge Barrosa calls for a time-out after hitting a double against the Athletics in the third inning during a spring training game at Hohokam Stadium on March 12 A dramatic turnaround unfolded on the diamond capturing the essence of baseball’s unpredictable nature and the determination of emerging talents these contests remind us that baseball is as much a game of moments as it is of steady progress and the candid struggles on the mound all signal a future where these athletes not only hone their skills but also reshape the landscape of the sport with every swing and pitch The clash between the Diamondbacks and the Mets serves as a turning point in a challenging season where every inning demands determination and fresh energy—especially when a key.. 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An electrifying return has reignited a surge of optimism as a resilient leader steps back onto the field after a daunting injury Resilience and Revival Luis Arraez’s comeback.. © 2025 M Sports - Premium news & magazine M Sports Please enter your username or email address to reset your password © 2025 M Sports - Premium news & magazine M Sports SCOTTSDALE — The Arizona Diamondbacks made a series of roster moves on Friday as they continue to narrow in on a 26-man team for Opening Day The D-backs optioned left-handed pitcher Tommy Henry versatile infielder Grae Kessinger and outfielder Jorge Barrosa to Triple-A Reno Arizona also reassigned relievers Jeff Brigham along with infielder Connor Kaiser and outfielder Cristian Pache to minor league camp The camp roster is down to 40 players as the regular season begins on March 27 Barrosa represents the next line of defense for Arizona’s outfield as a stalwart defender who can play in all three spots Barrosa looks the part of a valuable fourth outfielder for a team that already has five MLB-caliber outfielders on the roster to squeeze him out at this point batting .320 with two doubles and a triple He also threw out a base runner during Thursday’s game against the Athletics Barrosa made his MLB debut last season Injuries limited his playing time somewhat in the minors nine home runs and 13 steals in 75 games with Reno “Of course, you don’t want to get hurt, when you lose time, it’s a little tough,” Barrosa told Arizona Sports last week My dream came true because I made my debut last year Now I want to be able to stay in the big leagues.” Barrosa and Pache both at least provide strong defensive options if injuries impact the D-backs’ outfield Friday’s moves whittle down the club’s race for the backup utility infielder with Kessinger and Kaiser out of the mix The Diamondbacks continue to evaluate non-roster invitees and spring standouts Ildemaro Vargas and Garrett Hampson for the role Blaze Alexander is on the mend with an oblique strain while top infield prospect Jordan Lawlar continues to showcase his value this spring Arizona claimed Kessinger on waivers from the Houston Astros this winter He’s a glove-first versatile infielder with 49 games of major league experience (.456 OPS) Henry had an uphill — if not impossible — path to the fifth starter job with Brandon Pfaadt Ryne Nelson and Jordan Montgomery vying for a rotation spot The 27-year-old provides value as a depth option in the upper minors who has pitched in 35 MLB games since 2022 He struggled last year with a 7.04 ERA in 38.1 big league innings after showing promise in 2023 with a 4.15 ERA in 89 inning before suffering a season-ending injury Henry pitched well down the stretch last year in Reno with a 3.18 ERA in his final 51 innings Brigham and Morillo have been impressive this spring while competing for bullpen roles as non-roster invitees one earned run and 12 strikeouts in Cactus League Morillo has lit up the radar gun by consistently hitting triple digits while being able to locate “He’s throwing 100 mph fastballs and he’s commanding it How can you not fall in love with that?” manager Torey Lovullo said on Thursday “We’re not adrenaline or velo junkies We like guys that can throw it where they need to and back it up with secondary stuff He’s still in the middle of his progression he got a little bit of a late start to get into games but he’s been really impressive.” Castillo has been mostly sidelined this spring with an adductor strain after turning heads early in camp but he’s resumed throwing bullpen and can be a left-handed option after the season starts Barrosa, 24, was signed as an amateur international free agent back in 2017 at just 16 years old. Since then, it's been a long, arduous journey up the minor league system. In 2023, Barrosa slashed an impressive .274/.394/.456 in Triple-A Reno. In 2024, an early injury to center fielder Alek Thomas earned Barrosa his first cup of coffee in the major leagues. Barrosa went 2-for-10 in his first trio of games, before being sent back down soon after. From there, the outfielder struggled with his own health, spending multiple stints on the Injured List throughout the course of 2024. He was called back up in September, but picked up just one base hit — a double — over seven at-bats in five games to open the month, before quickly being sent back to the minors. But now, entering his third big league camp, Barrosa is finally fully healthy, and putting up some excellent at-bats in the Cactus League. Diamondbacks On SI's Jack Sommers caught up with the switch-hitter in Las Vegas, where half the D-backs' squad had traveled to play the Athletics as a part of Big League Weekend, promoting the A's' hopeful future home city. Barrosa said he's feeling good, and getting plenty of work in this spring. "I feel great, man. I've been working on a lot of stuff, the cage with the coaches and all that, and it feels really good. ... Balls fly [in Las Vegas] too, so I'm pretty excited for it. Just enjoying the time here and enjoying the game," Barrosa said. Manager Torey Lovullo touched on Barrosa's difficult journey through injuries in his postgame press conference on Sunday, and mentioned his current health as a noteworthy factor this spring. "Healthy is probably the word that I think of when I think of him. A couple springs ago he came into camp and got hurt right away. Last year he got banged up again. So the fact that he's healthy, that's the one thing that stands out," Lovullo said. "But he's a good baseball player. The at-bats have been really consistent. He's controlling the zone as well. You know, you look up there and he's sitting at .300 with limited at-bats with an [.878] OPS. He's having a good spring," the skipper continued. And the results have been good for Barrosa so far. Over 26 Cactus League plate appearances, he's slashing an excellent .318/.423/.455, with a double, triple and stolen base. Barrosa looks calm and calculated at the plate, and while his 5-foot-6 frame doesn't exactly lend him home run power, his excellent speed has allowed him to keep his slug at a respectable level, while also affording him impressive defensive capability in the outfield. Lovullo said he's been giving Barrosa looks at all three outfield positions, but noted that his "best" position comes in center field, where range is the most valuable asset to a defender. Barrosa said he's been growing as a result of playing with the other big league outfielders, but especially emphasized the importance of longtime outfield and first base coach Dave McKay. "We're in a good group, and I've been around players like [Lourdes Gurriel Jr.] and all that stuff, and it's very important too because you learn from it," said Barrosa. "But [McKay] is the best in the business for me, you know what I mean? You learn a lot from him too, and you learn about the small details." Barrosa said McKay places an emphasis on accountability. When asked if McKay was one of the best coaches he'd ever worked with, Barrosa's answer was an emphatic "yes sir." For now, Barrosa doesn't look to be an Opening Day lock, but his excellent defense and disciplined approach are the markings of a successful member of the D-backs' organization. With the ever-present threat of injury to Arizona's major league outfielders, and a clean bill of health himself, Barrosa could see his number called again soon in the majors. The Diamondbacks recalled Barrosa from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday It's the corresponding roster move for Jake McCarthy Barrosa got a cup of coffee last season with the Diamondbacks going 3-for-17 at the plate in eight games He will operate as a reserve outfielder in Arizona This story was excerpted from Steve Gilbert's D-backs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox PHOENIX -- Outfielder Jorge Barrosa was playing for Triple-A Reno on a road trip in Las Vegas on Sunday when he got the word to see manager Blake Lalli Lalli told Barrosa that he was headed to Phoenix that night but whether he was going to be added to the big league roster was still uncertain D-backs outfielder Alek Thomas had felt tightness in left hamstring while grounding into a first-inning double play that day and the team wasn’t sure if it would require a stint on the injured list Barrosa packed up his stuff and flew to Phoenix where he arrived late in the evening at his home in the Valley “It was a tough night,” said Barrosa, the D-backs' No. 12 prospect per MLB Pipeline Thomas had an MRI that revealed a strain in the hamstring It was only then that Barrosa finally got “the call,” this time from Arizona farm director Shaun Larkin Barrosa had never been called up to the big leagues but he was part of the team’s taxi squad during the 2023 postseason traveling with them in case of an injury as the D-backs made a surprise run to the World Series “It was crazy man,” Barrosa said of last year’s playoff experience “It’s kind of similar to what I feel right now I was in Milwaukee [for the NL Wild Card Series] Barrosa didn’t make the active roster during the postseason but he didn’t have to wait long to see action this time around with manager Torey Lovullo sending him up to pinch-hit in the ninth inning Monday night Barrosa doubled off Victor González to secure his first big league hit and cap off a whirlwind 24-hour period The experience of being around the big league clubhouse in October made the transition smoother this time around for Barrosa You learn something small every day or something big Venezuelan outfielder Jorge Barrosa has been in the Diamondbacks' system for quite some time, signing as an international free agent at just 16 years old, and began a slow climb up the minor league levels. He bounced back and forth between lower levels for a few years, before finally making the leap to Double-A in 2022. He put up excellent numbers in Amarillo, earning himself the opportunity to begin the 2023 season in Triple-A with the Reno Aces. With a full season's worth of opportunity with the Aces, Barrosa had his best season yet at age 22, slashing .274/.394/.456, with an .850 OPS and 13 homers. The diminutive outfielder failed to make Arizona's Opening Day roster, beginning 2024 in Reno once again, but a mere four games into the regular season, starting center fielder Alek Thomas went down with a hamstring strain, and Barrosa was called up to make his major league debut. He recorded a double in his first major league at-bat on April 1, and started the next two contests, going a mere 1-for-9 with an RBI single. Barrosa was then optioned back to Triple-A on April 4. Two weeks later, he landed on Reno's 7-day Injured List with a hamstring injury of his own. He began a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on May 23, and was then activated on May 31, but only made it as far as June 11 before landing back on the 7-day IL, this time with an unspecified injury. After another rehab stint in the Complex League, Barrosa was activated by the Aces again on July 1, and seemed to pick up right where he left off, slashing .286/.359/.443 for the month. His August saw a dip in his average (.247), but he still posted a solid .763 OPS. When MLB rosters expanded on September 1, Barrosa was one of Arizona's depth call-ups. He returned to major league action, but recorded only seven at-bats, going 1-for-7 with another double. He was returned to Reno on September 6, and never saw the field again for the D-backs. He did hit fairly well with the Aces to close out his season, with five multi-hit games in his final 14 Triple-A contests, and capped his limited Triple-A slash at .266/.352/.420 with eight homers, good for a .772 OPS. Barrosa hit only .176 in the majors, but wasn't heavily prone to strikeouts, and used his plus speed to stretch hits into extra bases at all levels. His solid production at the Triple-A level was consistent, his defense was generally positive, and he remains on Arizona's 40-man roster, protected from the Rule 5 draft. At only 5'6'', Barrosa doesn't showcase a ton of power in his swing, but has a knack for solid contact, and his developing plate discipline and impressive speed make him a fit for Arizona's outfield. He has a plus hit tool, takes walks, and isn't a strikeout machine. His value, however, will likely come from his ability to get on base and help create chaos, as well as providing excellent range in the outfield. He likely won't evolve into a power hitter, but is able to manufacture slug with his speed and baserunning. If Alek Thomas continues to struggle in 2025, and the D-backs don't find a way to bring Randal Grichuk back there's a decent chance Barrosa sees more major league playing time, as long as he stays healthy. Coupled with his switch-hitting ability, the 23-year-old outfielder could easily become a bench piece for Arizona in 2025. Nev.: The roars pierced the walls of the Grand Sierra Resort at the Reno Aces pre-season event as loyal fans let out a cheer you only hear after a game-changing play at Greater Nevada Field The 23-year-old is a magnetic Venezuelan who plays centerfield with joy and a passion you can feel from the stands he captured this group like a fly ball in the gap the roster announcement changed Barrosa as his dream of becoming a major-league ballplayer for the Arizona Diamondbacks became a reality and extremely likable personality to Phoenix last week for his MLB debut "I was excited… I was a little nervous," Barrosa said it was like that's what I've been doing all my life." "My mind was clear at that moment." he thought back to learning to love baseball in a small town in Venezuela and his incredible journey to playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks at just 23 years old "I was thinking about playing in Puerto Cabello I say thanks to God and thanks to the people who helped me get here." He understands that making his MLB debut is the dream rather than the goal "The goal is not to be there," he said "You want to stay there and play there for a long time." Jorge Barrosa #1 of the Arizona Diamondbacks warms up on deck during MLB game at Chase Field on April 01 (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled outfielder Jorge Barrosa and reliever Slade Cecconi from Triple-A Reno for their September call-ups on Sunday before a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers MLB teams can field 28-man rosters for the final month of the regular season with no more than 14 pitchers Barrosa adds an elite defensive outfielder who can slide into multiple positions He possesses plus-speed and is a switch-hitter giving the D-backs some versatility in how to use him off the bench The 23-year-old has played 61 games for the Aces this year with a .269/.364/.423 slash line He has missed time due to two stints on the injured list but has been playing regularly over the last couple months First AB = First hit for Jorge Barrosa!! pic.twitter.com/FemMkipkoQ — Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) April 2, 2024 Barrosa made his MLB debut back in April after Alek Thomas suffered a hamstring injury delivering a double in his first plate appearance He returned to Triple-A after only four days as Randal Grichuk was ready to debut after offseason ankle surgery The 5-foot-6 outfielder is Arizona’s No. 20 prospect on MLB Pipeline we just like the outfield depth and the ability for him to move around,” manager Torey Lovullo said so if I need somebody off the bench that’s a very capable at-bat Versatility was the primary factor for us.” Cecconi has been recalled for the fourth time this season second time since his role changed from starter to reliever The Diamondbacks counted on him to start games for much of the first half due to injuries Zac Gallen and Jordan Montgomery all spent time on the IL at some point the club moved Cecconi to the bullpen where he can still go multiple innings but ramp up his stuff for shorter outings He is coming off three straight scoreless relief appearances for Reno with five strikeouts and no walks over his last four frames he has a 5.27 ERA in Triple-A with 27 strikeouts and five walks Cecconi has a 6.14 ERA in 73.1 innings pitched he had a tendency to get through the batting order impressively the first time (.427 OPS) before struggling over the second and third rounds (1.178 OPS the second time through) Love his K hop. pic.twitter.com/G21BoIMic7 — Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) May 4, 2024 we feel like he’s been throwing the ball well,” Lovullo said “There were times this year where it was a tough send down … We need somebody that can go multiple innings He deserved this opportunity to come up here and show us what he could do.” Christian Walker (oblique) and Ketel Marte (ankle) are getting closer but were not ready to play at Chase Field on Sunday Marte took ground balls on the field before Saturday’s game and continues to hit while Walker played five innings at Salt River Fields on Sunday Walker is ahead of Marte in his progression but Lovullo was clear on Saturday night that Walker would not be available this soon Injuries limited the Diamondbacks’ options for September call-ups elsewhere, as Thomas (oblique) and shortstop Jordan Lawlar (hamstring) are on the IL for Reno The Diamondbacks have two more games against the Dodgers before hitting the road to face the San Francisco Giants and Houston Astros as well as select prospects and non-roster invitees The order of presentation was chosen using a random number generator Jorge Barrosa statistics and 2025 projection / Alex D'Agostino | Diamondbacks ON SIOutfielder Jorge Barrosa had his first MLB cup of coffee in 2024, getting the call-up once center fielder Alek Thomas went down with a hamstring injury in early April. Barrosa only had 18 plate appearances in eight games and recorded three base hits (a single and two doubles). Once Barrosa returned to the minors, he struggled with injury himself. His poor 2024 with the Reno Aces wasn't an accurate representation of his abilities, as he spent two stints on the Injured List. Still, he could see an increase in MLB playing time, depending on the health and results of those in front of him. Barrosa is a mere 5-foot-6, 165 pounds. But he's a speedy switch hitter with a decent amount of pop for his size. Certainly, he fits in well with the trend of somewhat undersized D-backs outfielders, and his ability to hit from both sides of the plate is an undeniable asset. He hasn't had enough opportunity to prove he can hit at the major league level, so his extremely modest projection might be attainable. The real question is whether or not he'll be afforded that opportunity. Our playing time estimates expect him to see a larger chunk of plate appearances, and his rate statistics could jump higher based on his ability. Due to Barrosa's speed and ability to make solid contact, there's a high chance he might turn plenty of outs into singles and singles into doubles. In 2023, he slashed .274/.394/.456, with a .850 OPS, 13 homers and 28 extra-base hits for the Aces. Even with the up-down and suffering multiple injuries, he still hit a solid .270 and slugged .421 in 2024. Barrosa has the tools to be a productive contact hitter, but his power is sneaky, and his speed would make him a valuable asset to Arizona's brand of chaos. Barrosa doesn't have to do much to outperform these rate statistics. He's been a consistent hitter every year at the minor league level. He knows how to get on base and he's fast enough to raise his average above what might be expected. It's quite possible Barrosa doesn't see as much action as listed, which could hurt his production. But as far as rate stats are concerned, a lot of assumptions are being made in the projection. Barrosa is a successful hitter in the minor leagues, but both Amarillo and Reno are offense-heavy environments. Major league pitching is an entirely different animal, and while he was able to use his speed to help up his slug in his first stint, Barrosa looked uncomfortable at the plate, and only managed a .176 average. It's unfair to base everything on 18 plate appearances, but at only 23 years old, it's possible Barrosa is a ways off from being able to hit consistently at the highest level. As the quality of the pitching increases, the young outfielder could struggle heavily, especially if he isn't awarded more consistent plate appearances. In all likelihood, it's hard to imagine Barrosa doing much more with his limited opportunity than what is projected here. While it's possible that his speed could award him a higher average and slug if he maintains an aggressive baserunning approach, that type of success won't be sustainable at the major league level. It seems likely that this projection is reasonable for Barrosa, if he is able to get that many plate appearances. There's plenty of room for growth, but it would come as a welcome surprise if the switch-hitter contributed to the D-backs in a major way in 2025. and things are once again being shaken up around the league the Arizona Diamondbacks are being joined by two familiar faces in Jorge Barrosa and Slade Cecconi likely the more well-known of the two for fans of the team spent some significant time with Arizona earlier in the year in multiple stints "I feel good right now," Cecconi told Arizona Diamondbacks ON SI's Jack Sommers "I've really settled into the role in the bullpen recently and the consistency of it have been much better...It is the first time I have really been in a consistent bullpen role so I've taken each outing one at a time learning from it and trying to get better." Cecconi had been a starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks and was finding varying degrees of success He would often be perfect through the lineup the first time before seemingly hitting a wall against batters the second time through the D-backs pulled the trigger and moved Cecconi to a reliever role where he has found success you have a lot of time to prepare for that first pitch of the game Cecconi spoke extensively on the importance of 'routine' and how much it has altered his experience as a reliever "I've been taking that pre-game work very seriously so that I don't have to think when that phone rings I can just go straight into my 12-15 pitch warmup routine that I've established." Cecconi pitched to a 6.14 ERA in 73.1 IP with the big league club earlier in 2024 with a 275/.315/.962 slash line as a reliever and was stretched to more than two innings multiple times and has pitched much better since transitioning to a full time reliever role and he has found his breaking ball as well Especially off-speed coming out of the pen...The fastball command has always been there for me and not leaving backed up breaking balls at the top of the zone coming out of the bullpen." Speaking of Cecconi and his rolemanager Lovullo said "We feel like he's been throwing the ball well There were times this year where it was a tough send down We need somebody that can go multiple innings Jorge Barrosa is a switch hitter who saw a small stint in the majors early this season and a right hand bat that the team could certainly use for more options in the position player pool Lovullo said "We like the outfield depth and the ability for him to move around Versatility was the primary factor for us." Barrosa's numbers are much more appealing "I'm grateful and excited to compete." said the young outfielder but we've got to come through and come back stronger." Barrosa missed nearly two months with a strained hamstring another part of the Diamondbacks' devastating injury woes in 2024 Part of the Diamondbacks' team mentality is in putting trust This seems to have rubbed off heavily on Barrosa and trusting in what they say." as the key factor in getting him back to the major leagues and can add a young spark to the clubhouse Cecconi and Barrosa are joining the Diamondbacks during one of the most important series of the year. They will be ready to face off against the Dodgers, fighting to work their way back into the series. Check out our game preview for today's game HERE and further breakdowns on all things D-backs make sure to keep things locked in on Arizona Diamondbacks ON SI for all coverage AARON HUGHESAaron Hughes is a writer for Arizona Diamondbacks ON SI. Aaron also writes for Good Morning Baseball. From stats and analytics to player updates he keeps fans up to date with everything Dbacks. Follow Aaron on Twitter @AaronRHughes Alek Thomas and Jorge Barrosa of the Arizona Diamondbacks walk across the field before Game Two of the World Series against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on October 28 PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Jorge Barrosa hopped on a flight from Las Vegas to Phoenix Sunday evening unsure whether his moment had finally arrived D-backs center fielder Alek Thomas injured his hamstring in a game on Sunday so Triple-A Reno manager Blake Lalli and bench coach Shawn Roof told Barrosa he was called to Arizona in case Thomas needed to go on the injured list It was difficult for Barrosa to get any sleep at his place in town as he was constantly checking his phone for an update Thomas underwent imaging on his left hamstring on Monday which showed what manager Torey Lovullo described as a “high” Grade 1 strain and farm director Shaun Larkin alerted Barrosa hours before first pitch against the New York Yankees at Chase Field he’d been called up I don’t know the emotions or what I feel,” Barrosa giddily said in dugout pregame The 23-year-old from Venezuela told his wife and then his mother he had reached the major leagues Barrosa has spent a lot of time around the major leaguers He was in big league camp until March 10 when he was optioned to Reno and on the taxi squad during Arizona’s postseason run it’s just crazy,” Barrosa said “To learn something small everyday or something big … that helped me a lot.” Barrosa called Thomas “his guy,” saying he was sad to hear about the injury but grateful for the opportunity to fill in The 5-foot-5 switch hitter was not in Monday’s lineup against a right-handed pitcher with the left-handed Jake McCarthy sliding into right field and Corbin Carroll moving to center But the Yankees will start southpaws on Tuesday and Wednesday an opportunity to get Barrosa’s bat in there Barrosa slashed .274/.394./456 last year with the Aces hitting 13 home runs and stealing 15 bases “He is well above average as a defender … he fearlessly practices his craft and goes out every single day to get better and I think that translates,” Lovullo said “He is known as a very good defender but he’s also a pretty good hitter I don’t want to undersell that side of it He’ll get some chances in center field.” Thomas was frustrated but not surprised by his diagnosis saying he’s never been injured before one he’s excited to see get a chance “He can go get it in center field,” Thomas said “I played with him a little bit and in Reno and I can see that there’s definitely something special about him … It’d be really cool to see him play.” Barrosa said a successful debut would involve doing something “The opportunity comes and I’m ready for it,” Barrosa said I’m not gonna try to do too much more than what I’ve been doing “Look at me...I can be...center field,” sung John Fogerty but not JJ Bleday Bleday did an admirable job of trying to pose as a CFer in 2024 but the A’s path to increased success in 2025 and beyond involves moving Bleday over to a corner (if not dealt to another team) If you don’t believe me and only recall some of the excellent plays Bleday made while generally butchering the position Fangraphs had Bleday at a hideous -19 DRS putting him at an even more unsightly -30 DRS in his career 1,861 innings (the equivalent of about 207 games) at the position With the exception of “arm” — and even that is mitigated by repeatedly poor decisions, like somtimes throwing to nowhere in particular — Bleday gets negative ratings on each and every metric used to compute his overall score he is not able to overcome the shortcomings he brings to the table All of which is to say that the A’s should be looking for a CFer in 2025 along with their need for upgrades at 3B and at the front of the rotation How the A’s approach shopping for 2025 depends greatly on how they view Denzel Clarke whom they hope will be the CFer of the future — ideally the near future Clarke is a difficult prospect to project and it’s anybody’s guess how the A’s view him internally Clarke brings elite athleticism to the equation and some of his struggles relate to the reality that he started playing baseball later than most of his peers His 2024 season at AA Midland had many ups and those ups were electric And he has only shone in his AFL performance so far A strong start to his minor league season in 2025 could easily see him promoted to the big leagues during the 2025 season and his upside includes ample power Clarke’s 2024 season was inconsistent with both ups and downs and some perplexing stretches where he either hit for power but didn’t walk or where he walked but didn’t slug And he has always had a need to manage his K rate something which goes a long way to predicting success or failure at the highest level making this coming season somewhat of a “make or break” prospect year If the A’s think Clarke is “the real deal” they will be more inclined to seek a solid one year stopgap in CF but if they have a lot of doubts they will more likely seek a young cost controlled CFer who can compete for the long term job If the A’s lean towards a player with several cost controlled years ahead of him one possible target is the Diamondbacks’ Jorge Barrosa and so the A’s would have to be convinced that his upside is higher than the average scout believes Similar concerns were expressed around Ryan Sweeney Is Barrosa another “tweener” or could he hold down an every day job Barrosa’s strengths start with excellent CF defense which is already a lot given that CF is a premium defensive position as we saw with Cristian Pache it’s not enough on its own But quality CF defense is part of Barrosa’s floor and it’s appealing that he is a switch hitter At 5’5” or 5’6” (depending on who you believe) he is hard to pitch to and his walk rate is superb: 11.6% at AAA in 2024 with K rates generally hovering between 15%-18% throughout his MiLB career His batting average has been typically around .270-.280 with an excellent OBP due to the high BB rate The downside is that Barrosa does not hit for a lot of power (career .419 SLG in MiLB) and that sometimes portends doom in the big leagues If Barrosa can’t slug enough to keep defenses honest and prevent pitchers from attacking the heart of the strike zone all his MiLB accomplishments could produce slash lines like those from the Max Schuemann of today or the Adrian Cardenas of yesteryear as a quality defender with some hitting strengths Barrosa might be appealing as a young player with 6 cost controlled years ahead of him and who would not require too much in return That’s if the A’s believe in him and don’t believe strongly in Clarke He would make sense if the A’s think Clarke is going to be their future CFer but won’t take firm hold of the position until 2026 Bader is no star but because of that he might be affordable and he might be amenable to a short-term deal to play in Sacramento That’s hard to say because his career has been a bit like Clarke’s: consistently inconsistent Defensively Bader has had 2 sensational seasons rating at +15 DRS in CF in 2019 and again in 2021 Since then many of his metrics have remained solid (11.0 UZR/150 in 2022 2.2 UZR/150 in 2024) but his DRS has plummeted to And even the UZR/150 numbers have declined steadily each year to where if the pattern persists he will drop into negative numbers in 2025 Bader has never been great but he’s serviceable He is a career .242/.306/.392 hitter who has averaged 18 SB the past 3 seasons with around a 20% K rate Given the double-whammy of being able to shift Bleday over to LF a Bader signing would improve the outfield in the short term as well as leaving the door open for Clarke to grab the CF position from 2026 on So there are two of many options the A’s have in their quest to improve the outfield for 2025 Or is there a different move you would like to see the A’s pursue — if so please explain your ideas and your reasoning And how do you see (or not see) Clarke fitting in to all this Is he the next big thing along side Lawrence Butler for years or is he a likely bust the A’s had better not be planning around because moving Bleday to LF takes away a spot that might be Thomas’ very soon Lots to ponder during an otherwise slow baseball time.. The projections presented are a composite of the rate (percentage) stats from Steamer and ZiPS as published on FanGraphs The playing time projection is our own and is based on the current roster as of the time of this writing Further roster changes will impact the playing time and thus the WAR projection but not the rate or percentage statistics presented Jorge Barrosa has been in the D-backs organization since July 2017 While it took a while for him to move up the system he has made steady progress over the past three seasons The D-backs added him to the 40-man roster last offseason to protect him from the 2022 Rule 5 Draft but he spent the entire 2023 season with Triple-A Reno There he hit .295 with 13 home runs and nearly as many walks (80) as strikeouts (82) he put up a 110 wRC+ with Reno and has earned an opportunity to compete for the fourth outfielder role Barrosa currently ranks 15th on the Top 30 D-backs Prospects list entering the 2024 season The expectation is he'll have a chance to compete for the fourth outfielder role but lose the battle to Jake McCarthy to begin the season He'd be the first outfielder brought up from Reno if there is an opening due to injuries or performances D-backs general manager Mike Hazen stated previously that it's tough to evaluate hitters in the extreme environments of Amarillo and Reno whose offensive game isn't rooted in plate discipline who has drawn 145 walks compared to 162 strikeouts over the last two seasons That is a sample size of over 1000 plate appearances at the Double-A level or higher Barrosa is projected to get 29 starts and total 117 plate appearances in his debut season he's expected to put up a .236/.313/.356 triple slash with a 20.5% strikeout rate and a 9.5% walk rate That accentuates the main strength and weakness in his prospect profile Barrosa is very disciplined hitter for his age and generally makes a good amount of line drive contact he is projected to have below-average power his strengths align well with his home ballpark which heavily inflates doubles and triples It's not inconceivable that Barrosa gets more playing time than the projection gives Based on the current construction of the roster there is an argument that he better fits the fourth outfielder profile as a switch hitter who will bat right-handed vs even with Corbin Carroll and Lourdes Gurriel Jr Alek Thomas and Jake McCarthy do not have a strong enough track record at the plate that a poor performance could see them avoid getting demoted to Triple-A like last season Additionally he can also provide coverage against right-handed pitchers Not only could he cover right field against lefties but also left field as well when Gurriel or Carroll needs a rest day The main argument for this would be simply that Barrosa is completely overmatched against major league pitchers It seems unlikely given the solid plate discipline numbers considering age and level but the quality of pitches are significantly tougher than Amarillo and Reno he might not be the first guy on the depth chart to bring up from Reno Dominic Fletcher was brought up twice during the 2023 season over Barrosa although you could make the argument he was far from ready He'll need a very strong spring to crack the Opening Day roster and opportunities simply might not come by It's unlikely considering the D-backs don't have a third reliable starter in the outfield and are mixing and matching to fill the gaps Looking at Barrosa's Triple-A splits last season he only hit two home runs in 150 PA but also put up an impressive .380 OBP with 23 walks and 24 strikeouts The D-backs might want more impact in these games and could turn to other options If the D-backs want a right-handed bat to face lefties as their fourth outfielder Barrosa makes the most sense if they don't make any further additions to the outfield With a strong track record of plate discipline and a good defensive outfield presence he should earn opportunities to showcase his skills at the major league level The D-backs may turn to options with more major league experience with McCarthy holding 736 career PA and an OPS above .700 vs he could very well make the Opening Day roster over McCarthy The speedy outfielder hit well at Triple-A getting on base and using his speed to swipe a handful of bases Jorge Barrosa could enter Spring Training looking to secure one of the starting outfield spots Barrosa hit .274/.3394/.456 with a .385 wOBA and 110 wRC+ Barrosa nearly matched his 16.3% strikeout rate with a 15.9% walk rate His .182 isolated slugging percentage was a sizable 22-point uptick from his 2022 campaign keep in mind that’s about the league average he’s hit for about a league-average amount of power across the last two seasons Barrosa could win a Gold Glove next season He’s the best non-Druw Jones defender in the system and one of the fastest runners in the system Lawlar may be the only one faster than him who registered the tenth-highest sprint speed in baseball last season during his brief MLB stint MLB Pipeline puts his glove as a 70-grade item He doesn’t have a cannon on his right shoulder but he can make throws from center field without any trouble Barrosa projects similarly to Ender Inciarte with little power but Gold Glove potential and the potential to hit .300 consistently If the Diamondbacks wanted to have the rangyest and best defensive outfield starting Jorge Barrosa would be the best option Even though Fletcher may have the inside track the D-Backs did add Barrosa to the 40-man roster © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands Carroll is the very first player in the D-Backs’ franchise history to take home the award and is the first Snake to receive Rookie of the Year votes since Ender Inciarte finished 5th in ROY voting back in 2014 But the Diamondbacks have a handful of near-MLB-ready talents that could make a significant impact on their upcoming 2024 season There’s a real chance the Diamondbacks have a second potential Rookie of the Year contender they have some young guns who could receive a few votes for the award That’s the kind of players I want to shine a spotlight on today potential Diamondbacks rookies who could contend for Rookie of the Year next season Some of these players have played in MLB this season but have yet to play enough to graduate their prospect status Dominic Fletcher has the most Major League playing time of any Diamondback rookie we will look at today He appeared in 28 MLB games with 102 plate appearances last season But Fletcher has an upper hand on the third and final outfield spot as of right now and I doubt many fans would object to him landing a starting spot to open next season He hit .301/.350/.441 during this small sample size with a .340 wOBA and 113 wRC+ Fletcher’s 21.6% strikeout rate was slightly better than the league average but had a mediocre 6.9% walk rate He also only hit two home runs with a sub-par .140 isolated slugging percentage Fletcher spent most of his season at Triple-A Reno His 12.6% walk rate looks good on paper but was roughly league average because of the new implementation of the ABS system his 18.6% strikeout rate was significantly better than the average 21.8% K-rate in the PCL but his .209 ISO was again better than average Even though Fletcher only logged 219 innings in the outfield He racked up +4 defensive runs saved and +2 outs above average Although he registered a below-average sprint speed He was in the 71st percentile of arm strength last season Fletcher may not be the Diamondbacks’ best prospect and he only hit and fielded well in less than 30 games If he hit and fielded anything like he did last year I’m sure I’m not the only person who thinks Jordan Lawlar could be a Rookie of the Year contender next season The shortstop is one of the best prospects in baseball and MLB Pipeline each rank Lawlar in the top ten on their top 100 prospects list Lawlar got a brief taste of MLB pitching last season but should get an extended look in 2024 Lawlar spent most of the 2023 campaign at Double-A with a 16-game cameo at Triple-A mixed in too who went yard 20 times with a .218 isolated slugging percentage and also stole 36 bases in 41 attempts but we haven’t even discussed the most promising aspect of Lawlar’s season There was concern heading into the 2023 season as to how Lawlar’s hit tool would develop he also struck out in about a quarter of his plate appearances It was even worse in the second half of the year as he had a 27.8% K-rate after the All-Star break But Lawlar lowered his strikeout rate to just 20.6% last year he got better as the season went on and had a sub-20% K-rate in the second half (17.8% Lawlar only appeared in 14 big league games and struck out 11 times with just four singles in 34 total plate appearances as he posted +1 DRS and +2 OAA in less than 100 innings at shortstop He projects as a great defensive shortstop with 30/30 potential If the Diamondbacks gave Lawlar the starting shortstop role early into the year there’s definitely the possibility he could win Rookie of the Year It will be fun to see Lawlar get an extended look next season Jorge Barrosa could enter Spring Training looking to secure one of the starting outfield spots Which Arizona Diamondbacks could win the Rookie of the Year next season These rankings are determined by Michael McDermott in conjunction with the Inside the Diamondbacks staff Summary: Jorge Barrosa was part of Mike Hazen's first international free agent class in 2017 His ascent up the minor league system has been slow and steady as the power manifested more in the homer-happy environment of Amarillo the D-backs added him to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft He played the 2023 season in Triple-A Reno and put together solid numbers to earn an opportunity to make the Opening Day roster 2023 Recap: After getting added to the 40-man roster and getting into his first big league Spring Training Barrosa suffered a hamstring injury in a game That delayed his season to the end of April he was able to optimize his launch angles and increase his percentage of contact in the 8-32° sweet spot for launch angles Overall he finished with a .274/.394/.456 triple slash with 13 home runs and almost as many walks (80) as strikeouts (82) in the offense-inflating environment of the Pacific Coast League While he was never a factor as a potential major league callup during the season he's added his name to the list of candidates for 2024 2024 Expectations: With a successful year in Triple-A Barrosa will get a chance to earn a fourth or fifth outfielder role out of spring they can send him to Reno if an opportunity doesn't happen right away He's likely behind Dominic Fletcher on the depth chart for outfield callups but given the struggles with Jake McCarthy and Alek Thomas at the plate last season that opportunity could happen early in the season Barrosa should make his major league debut in 2024 and get his first at-bats as an injury replacement Projection: Barrosa's limited power ceiling caps his potential impact at the major league level As a switch hitter who's better from the left side of the plate he should get plenty of opportunities to showcase his skills in Arizona or another team He's an ideal fit for a fourth outfielder role where he can be a late-game pinch runner or defensive replacement optioning outfielder Jorge Barrosa to Triple-A Reno No other roster moves have been announced at the time of this writing hitting a double to left center in his first career at-bat he's made two starts in center field and he's 2-for-10 (.200) with an RBI It's possible that Barrosa's 26-man spot goes to fellow outfielder Randal Grichuk This has since been confirmed by Arizona Sports radio host John Gambadoro Randal Grichuk expected to be called up for Arizona before tomorrow's game against Atlanta Open roster spot after sending Jorge Barrosa to Triple A Reno one-year deal with the D-backs in February to be an impact bat against left-handed pitching as both an outfielder and designated hitter He underwent surgery on his right ankle in January to remove bone spurs While he didn't recover in time to avoid a stint on the injured list he was able to start playing rehab games with Reno when their regular season started Grichuk would be activated for the first possible game he's eligible to return left-handed pitching will improve their lineup The D-backs are also dealing with an injury at the shortstop position with Geraldo Perdomo leaving Wednesday's game with a right knee issue manager Torey Lovullo said Perdomo was considered "day-to-day" There may be more updates with this situation come Friday when Lovullo addresses the media at Truist Park Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Blaze Alexander practices before a spring training game Saturday BY TYLER DRAKE The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned infielder Blaze Alexander and outfielder Jorge Barrosa to the Triple-A Reno Aces on Friday Sam Clay and Michel Otanez and catcher Juan Centeno Per MLB Pipeline appeared in seven games with Reno last season (34 plate appearances) four RBIs and four walks to eight strikeouts after spending most of the year with the Double-A Amarillo Sod Poodles During his time with the Double-A ballclub 10 stolen bases and 33 walks to 92 strikeouts He averaged .306 and slugged .539 with a .927 OPS played in 110 games for the Sod Poodles last season (510 plate appearances) 22 stolen bases and 65 walks to 80 strikeouts He averaged .277 and posted an OBP of .374 with a .812 OPS The D-backs’ roster shuffling is the latest for Arizona after the team assigned shortstop Jordan Lawlar and four others to the minor league camp on Sunday Arizona’s roster in spring training now stands at 55 players The D-backs have 20 games remaining on their spring training slate beginning with a matchup against the Cincinnati Reds at 6:05 p.m Follow @Tdrake4sports He was called up to replace Alek Thomas on the active roster Thomas went to the 10-day Injured List due to a tweaked left hamstring Barrosa was able to make his MLB debut Monday night when he pinch-hit for Jake McCarthy in the 9th inning Barrosa laced a line drive to the left-field gap for a ground-rule double that proved to be his first career hit it was a great scene for him to showcase what he can do with the bat in his hand First MLB at bat for Jorge Barrosa is a ground rule double pic.twitter.com/WU3qtQ2OxB the 23-year-old slashed .274/.394/.456 with 65 RBIs The big factor for him is his eye at the plate as he rarely strikes out and walks a ton His on-base ability with his elite speed makes for a good combination that the D-backs will look to take advantage of He does all of this despite being only 5'5 and proves once again that size doesn't matter in the Big Leagues Alek Thomas has paid close attention to Barrosa and considers him to be a very close friend or brother and is nothing but happy to see him make his MLB debut I can see that there's definitely something special about him He's like a little brother to me so it's going to be really cool to see him play." saying "He's one of my favorite players to watch He's a pretty good person and pretty good player." saying "He carries a very competitive streak He's going to help us win some baseball games He fearlessly practices his craft..I think that translates He's known as a very good defender but he's a pretty good hitter as well I don't want to undersell that side of it We feel very good about his ability to run things out He'll get some chances out in centerfield as well." He practices constantly on his routes and footwork I shag and try to run after balls and with McKay here I feel like that's a big part of my game." ultimately his advice to Barrosa was just to "be prepared...have fun be yourself." Lovullo did make sure to mention that Barrosa smells delicious and is very comfortable in his own skin He came into my office and smelled delicious I have his cologne all over me still." Barrosa flew in Sunday night and had to wait through the night to find out whether or not he was going to get added to the active roster That night turned out to be quite a sleepless night I don't know the emotions of what I feel but it was great." Barrosa made sure that he let his family know as soon as he knew he was getting the call ""It was my wife and then I called my mom right away Barrosa is focused on just doing whatever he can to help the D-backs win whether that's pinch-running or playing an entire game On what he considers a successful outing to be it would be "If I do something small to help the team win While Barrosa has improved quite a bit on his ability to play in the field it's not the area that he's been most focused on improving or growing It would be something that often goes unchecked by baseball players and that's the mental side That's the aspect that he's felt he has undergone the biggest change for improvement in you got the talent but you always got to be focused more I would say put more on the work and not focus on the results You're always working and the result is going to come." Barrosa was apart of the backup squad for the 2023 D-backs roster as they played in the playoffs While he wasn't actually a part of the team and had to be ready on a moment's notice in case there was an injury and he had to be called up Barrosa learned a lot from that from being around the guys and seeing how Major League ballgames work The experience will last forever though as a cherished memory I was in Milwaukee and it's something you don't expect but it's like things happen quick and you just got to enjoy." The Diamondbacks optioned Barrosa to Triple-A Reno on Friday The Diamondbacks decided to keep Tim Tawa around rather than Barrosa who is 3-for-15 at the plate during his brief time in the majors this season The expected tariff cost is significantly lower than the $4 billion to $5 billion crosstown rival General Motors estimates which Ford attributes to its higher mix of U.S.-built vehicles Randal Grichuk during Arizona Diamondbacks spring training at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale BY ARIZONA SPORTS Outfielder Randal Grichuk is expected to be recalled by the Arizona Diamondbacks before Friday’s game at the Atlanta Braves Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro reported on Thursday The 32-year-old has played 1,142 MLB games in a career that started in St Grichuk will replace outfielder Jorge Barrosa whom the D-backs optioned to Triple-A Reno after Wednesday’s game vs Randal Grichuk expected to be called up for Arizona before tomorrow’s game against Atlanta — John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) April 5, 2024 Grichuk is a career .249 hitter with 191 home runs He has 4 hits for 14 at-bats over four games with Reno this season The D-backs signed Grichuk to a one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2025 in February “We are looking for every way possible to continue to shore up our roster,” general manager Mike Hazen told reporters after signing Grichuk “We like him as a baseball player first and foremost going out there in the outfield and he’s going to hit lefties for us Gives (manager Torey Lovullo) more options to deploy his roster on a daily basis.” Grichuk is coming off a 2023 season where he spent time with both the Colorado Rockies (64 games) and Los Angeles Angels (54) The right-handed hitter appeared in 118 games recorded 116 hits and 44 RBIs and slashed .267/.321/.459 Follow @AZSports Where young players see their MLB dreams put on the back burner for another season These two Diamondbacks will start the year in the minors but don’t be surprised if they get the call to the bigs this summer… Barrosa will begin the 2023 season in triple-A Reno Barrosa is ranked the 15th-best prospect in the Arizona farm system and slashed .278/.372/.439 for an OPS of .811 He showed glimpses of becoming an elite hitter and he is already known for being a great outfielder who can cover a lot of ground Barrosa is developing into a great all-around player He spent most of his time in AA with the Sod Poodles in 2022 and looks to spend most of his time with the triple-A Aces or even the D-backs in 2023… I talked about how Blaze Alexander might become your new favorite player in 2023 Diamondbacks fans will have to wait a little while for his emergence in the bigs Blaze is ranked #11 in the D-backs farm system; A farm system that is as deep as the ocean and slashed .301/.389/.540 for an OPS of .929 He has a cannon of an arm and a slick glove in the field The sky is the limit for this 23-year-old kid and if he gets the call to the bigs this season ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"62","src":"63","url":"64"},{"type":"61","value":"65"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"68","url":"69"},{"type":"67","value":"6a"},"All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands Blaze Alexander #9 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates after hitting his first career homerun during the second inning in a game against the New York Yankees with Jorge Barrosa #1 at Chase Field on April 03 PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks can make their September call-ups on Sunday as major league rosters expand to 28 players — no longer 40 so typically one hitter and one pitcher will make their way to the big league club top prospect Jordan Lawlar and pitching prospect Cristian Mena remain on the injured list with Triple-A Reno and will not be options at the start of September There are layers to Arizona’s decisions, as Ketel Marte and Christian Walker are nearing a return from the 10-day injured list but Lovullo said next week is more likely than this weekend to get one of his sluggers back “They might be the one guy … That’s a little bit quicker than what I just got done telling you but we have some names we’ve thrown around both position player and pitcher-wise,” Lovullo said Lovullo said he is looking for someone to fill in for multiple innings for coverage This list won’t include Walker or Marte to highlight a handful of options in Triple-A Reno who could add depth to the club then the D-backs would have to pluck someone currently on the MLB team Barrosa made his MLB introduction in April playing three games for the Diamondbacks after Thomas suffered a hamstring injury Barrosa has also dealt with an injury-marred season having spent two stints on the IL with hamstring issues The 23-year-old is Arizona’s No. 20 prospect on MLB Pipeline How he can help: There are only two healthy position players on the 40-man roster currently playing in Reno standout defensive outfielder with speed for pinch running He has a lot of traits for a useful bench piece with the additional roster spot He is slashing .276/.374/.438 with six homers and nine steals with the Aces (89 games) The Diamondbacks optioned Alexander on Aug 20 to bring in veteran infielder Luis Guillorme to help fill in at second base for Marte Alexander jumped out to a hot start after an impressive spring training producing a .941 OPS in April while bringing an infectious energy to the clubhouse His bat quickly cooled (.501 OPS in 39 games since May 1) as the league made its adjustments He has crushed fastballs but struggled to hit offspeed Alexander has spent most of the second half in the minor leagues How he can help: Alexander has extreme platoon splits in the majors and minors and with the Diamondbacks missing three quality right-handed batters Alexander offers a bench bat to throw at southpaws third base and second base with more success defensively than a error-filled first three weeks to start the season Diaz is one of the last lines of defense in case the club deals with any more starting pitcher injuries so perhaps that is where he is best served he is throwing the ball very well in Reno and has been since his option on July 29 Diaz struck out 13 batters (22 whiffs) with one earned run in 6.2 innings Diaz has a 2.82 ERA and 29 strikeouts with four walks in 22.1 innings His MLB cup of coffee was mostly a positive experience. Diaz, who overcame overwhelming odds just to become a pro ball player allowed two earned runs through 12 innings over his first two starts Diaz made four appearances for the D-backs with a 4.05 ERA The 23-year-old is Arizona’s top pitching prospect on MLB Pipeline How he can help: Diaz has limited his walks lately and has intriguing tools to be a quality depth arm for a club that does not have as many reliable relievers as anticipated Diaz can ramp up the fastball to the upper 90s mph and his slider has devastated Triple-A bats There’s just the risk of losing him as starting depth if he does not stay stretched out Arizona also has lefties Tommy Henry and Blake Walston as starting depth on the 40-man roster Cecconi moved into a bullpen role starting in the middle of July after his tendency to get through the opposing order very effectively the first time (.427 opposing OPS) before falling off (1.178 OPS the second time through) The D-backs relied on the 25-year-old to start games due to injuries over the first half of the season and he had a 6.14 ERA before getting sent down and changing roles He has spent most of the second half in Reno where he has 27 strikeouts and five walks in relief for the Aces The D-backs called him up briefly at the end of July although he allowed multiple runs in consecutive relief appearances and was sent back down How he can help: Cecconi can give Arizona multiple innings his stuff can ramp up to an upper 90s fastball with the slider Cecconi has exciting tools to work with despite his lack of consistency this season The veteran McGough only has 29 MLB innings this year but with a grisly 6.83 ERA and 6.10 FIP although he has allowed five earned runs in his last 2.1 innings How he can help: McGough can give the D-backs multiple innings in low-leverage situations The Diamondbacks also have Humberto Castellanos and Logan Allen pitching in Reno La Barrosa breaks her maiden at Ascot Racecourse all horses are selected by Godolphin's bloodstock manager Marie Sullivan made AED220,000 ($59,886) to Ahmad bin Harmash from the same sale last year.  Sign up for BloodHorse Daily vice-chairman of the Emirates Racing Authority said: "We are delighted to offer some exceptional bloodstock for the current ownership base and hopefully this will encourage new owners to invest in the UAE racing industry "The Racing in Dubai Sale provides great value and has a proven record in producing horses that win at all our tracks even being successful at the World Cup meeting." Viewing of the lots will take place on Thursday and Friday from 8-10 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. each day, while potential buyers can view the list of horses via the Emirates Racing Authority website.  For more European racing, sales, and bloodstock news, visit RacingPost.com Acquired: 2017 International Free Agent signing 2018 Season Summary: Barrosa saw his first action of pro ball when the Dominican Summer League opened up getting the starting CF job on the top DSL team for the Diamondbacks He put up solid numbers there with a .299/.402/.412 slash in 240 PA He put up solid plate discipline numbers with a 25/34 BB/K ratio and successful on 34 of 40 stolen base attempts where he saw a bit of action with both the AZL Dbacks and Missoula Osprey The sample size at those two stops isn’t enough to draw conclusions but he struggled in the few games he saw there the season was a net positive because he displayed solid OBP skills and baserunning instincts in his DSL stop Upside: Barrosa has the tools to be a potential everyday center fielder and top of the order hitter His DSL numbers suggest a potential high OBP high SB total with strong baserunning numbers The speed should also translate to the field where he should be a strong glove in Chase’s ginormous outfield dimensions The big outfield should also help his hitting where balls hit in the gaps allow him to turn singles into doubles or triples Risk: Barrosa has only 67 plate appearances in the states so it’s also too early to project what type of prospect he’ll ultimately develop into There have been toolsy prospects similar to him that flamed out in the farm system although Barrosa is on the right side of the age curve The rate stats in the states went down as the competition increased so he’ll likely be starting in rookie ball in 2019 Likely 2019 Assignment: I believe Barrosa will start 2019 in extended Spring Training to open things up he could see a promotion to Hillsboro late in the minor league season When the Victoria De Malate high-rise topped off in Manila last March there was much more going on beyond the completion of another skyscraper Located in the heart of the bustling metropolis, Victoria De Malate is the flagship project of New San Jose Builders a Quadruple A-rated construction and real estate company and one of the country’s industry leaders Driven by a dedication to reduce the extreme housing backlog that plagues the Philippines New San Jose Builders Executive Vice President and COO Leo Barrosa says the company works closely with the Philippines government in that regard “We’re in construction and real estate development at the same time,” he says “So we have vacant land all over the country which we offer the government for co-development of housing.” The queue for housing is around six million so we want to help solve that problem and we have the means to do it New San Jose’s government associations run deep is currently the Secretary of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development in the Philippines and the company is firmly on board with the government’s Pambansang Pabahay Para Sa Pilipino Housing Program (4PH) which aims to address the country’s six million-plus housing backlog by building one million houses per year for the next six years “Mr Acuzar actually coined that program,” Barrosa says “The queue for housing is around six million so we want to help solve that problem and we have the means to do it.” he’d just come from a 14-year stint at Ernst & Young Philippines which meant focusing on the adoption of the latest technology to become more effective and efficient in the way we work,” he says so our buyers have a convenient way to pay their amortization Barrosa was also asked to head two groups as part of his new role “I was put in charge of real estate and construction which made it possible to streamline some of the company’s processes,” he says “Rather than having to get approval from the head of construction and then the head of real estate thereby making it faster and easier for our buyers.” New San Jose’s five-year plan includes participating in the government’s 4PH program by releasing land for government housing projects and then participating in the construction New San Jose is in the business of building cities we want to help decongest the Philippines,” he says “We’re contemplating replicating the Bonifacio Global City of Metro Manila in the north and the south of the country.” One of the secrets to New San Jose’s success is the fact that it’s a vertically and horizontally integrated company that keeps much of its resources in-house “We’re a fully equipped construction company moving with the times in adapting the latest construction technologies” New San Jose has veered toward projects that allow it to harness these advantages “Most prefab interior walls we use in our projects are manufactured by us,” he says “We’re now also capable of doing prefab exterior walls We’re continuously looking at the latest innovations in terms of how quickly we can finish a building.” One upcoming development is the advent of prefab stairs we’re trying to deliver easily installed stairs Just bring them on site and they’re ready to put in place,” he says There’s also a plan to centralize New San Jose’s metalworking operations all prefab metal work can be done in one location and delivered to different sites,” Barrosa says “This way you lessen inventory costs and manpower allocated on a per site basis.” Also helping New San Jose achieve its lofty ambitions is the company’s close relationship with the banks and they were able to help us bear the burden brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and they were able to help us bear the burden brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic,” he says “It helped us weather the effects of the pandemic Managing finances is what crippled many companies at that time and our bank relationships helped us avoid that.” And so it is that New San Jose exists today to help realize its Founder’s vision “He wanted us to help each and every Filipino have a home,” Barrosa says The CEO Magazine is more than a business title; it’s a source of information inspiration and motivation for the world’s most successful leaders Learn all about The CEO Magazine at TheCEO.com ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " while not as explosive or toolsy as Carroll has a lot of positive attributes similar to Carroll that give him some breakout potential for 2022 Barrosa is a 21-year-old switch-hitter originally signed out of Venezuela in 2017 by the Diamondbacks His offensive calling card is his premium contact ability/plate discipline combo showing good routes and the ability to cover ground quickly though his lack of power so far has been apparent His defensive prowess at a premium position is a boost to his overall profile even in terms of fantasy as it will continue to earn him playing time which likely contributed to Barrosa’s reduction in power Though minor league stolen base totals are notoriously unreliable for projecting future steals his 74% success rate at High-A seems to validate his high base running IQ the speed he shows in the field instills confidence in his stolen base efficiency and totals as sustainable moving forward (see the clip below) Watch how much ground #Dbacks CF prospect Jorge Barrosa covers to make this catch at the wall for Brandon Pfaadt He also stole 29 bases in 2021. Dude can scoot! 🛴 pic.twitter.com/ys0ftq7gfT — Doug Otto (@hdouglasotto) February 28, 2022 Barrosa’s plate discipline skills may be the most impressive aspect of his game at present he nearly doubled his walk rate while striking out less and maintaining an excellent contact rate While he could still stand to walk a bit more his strikeout rate was almost 10 percentage points lower than the High-A average (26.6%) and his contact rates were 10 percentage points higher than the High-A average (68.9%) indicating the potential for a plus hit tool Another positive development upon his promotion to High-A was his reduction in ground balls to achieve a more balanced batted-ball profile. Despite lofting the ball more, Barrosa’s home run per fly ball rate was cut in half to a paltry 5.3%. This was likely a result of his home park environment at Hillsboro, which sees 24% fewer home runs on average compared to other parks it’s difficult to know how hard he really hits the ball this data suggests that his home run total at High-A was artificially deflated and that he may have a good amount of power yet untapped Jorge Barrosa pulls his yard card pic.twitter.com/6AVD8zBYtp — Hillsboro Hops (with a new hashtag) (@HillsboroHops) July 18, 2021 If he can continue to hit the ball in the air at the rate he showed at High-A while maintaining quality plate discipline and contact skills he could stand to get the most out of his power at AA The jump to AA will of course be a tough one and it’s very possible he won’t get to his power as much as I am hoping against the more advanced pitchers he will face But his contact skills and the fact that he performed very well despite his age gives me confidence that he can continue to develop into a fantasy-relevant player I don’t think a 20/20 season or even a promotion to AAA as a 21-year-old is out of reach for Barrosa in 2022 he should be targeted in all dynasty formats with at least 150-200 prospects rostered Doug Otto is the High-A Central league correspondent and Arizona Diamondbacks correspondent for Prospects1500. He is an avid follower and consumer of prospect news, rankings, and data. He also has experience playing fantasy baseball, mostly in deep dynasty formats. When Doug isn’t researching prospects, he’s either watching movies or baking dessert. He can be found on Twitter at@hdouglasotto Washington Nationals 2022 International Signings – Christhian Vaquero and Others Phillies Prospects Invited to Spring Training Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); © 2025 BVM Sports. 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He will be replaced in the lineup by Jorge Barrosa who is being recalled from Reno after a strong showing in the Pacific Coast League Puk is undergoing an MRI due to elbow inflammation and Blaze Alexander has been activated from the injured list but will also be heading to Triple-A The Diamondbacks will monitor Puk's injury closely to establish a potential return date he may secure a long-term spot in the outfield especially considering McCarthy's offensive struggles Alexander's performance in Reno could influence roster decisions depending on injuries The D-Backs are reshaping their roster to address performance issues emphasizing player development in the minors McCarthy's struggles illustrate the volatility of player performance while Barrosa's success in Triple-A presents an opportunity for rejuvenation in the big leagues Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jorge Barrosa prepares to play a spring training game against the Cleveland Guardians at Salt River Fields on Feb A dramatic reshuffling has emerged as the team seeks to recalibrate its approach by making tough personnel decisions amidst an uneven season inviting a closer look at the narratives of both struggle and opportunity the team has decided to option Jake McCarthy to the Triple-A affiliate in Reno This decision reflects a strategic maneuver designed to reinvigorate the roster amidst challenging performances The move underscores a willingness to take bold chances in pursuit of long-term success Jake McCarthy’s early season performance has been notably problematic with only three hits recorded in his first 41 appearances This lackluster performance has prompted a reassessment of his role on the squad The decision to send him to Triple-A is not just a disciplinary measure but part of a broader effort to realign the team’s offensive output and overall dynamics offering him a chance to recalibrate his approach in a less pressured environment the spotlight is turning toward Jorge Barrosa who is poised for a comeback by stepping into the outfield Barrosa’s anticipated return injects a sense of optimism as his presence is expected to bolster the team’s defensive capabilities and add dynamism to the outfield His potential revival signifies more than just a roster change; it represents a belief in the strength and resilience of the team’s developmental pipeline Implications for Team Dynamics and Long-Term Strategy This roster adjustment is emblematic of a broader strategic recalibration within the organization Balancing immediate performance challenges with long-term developmental goals the team is embracing necessary changes that could very well redefine its competitive narrative Integrating rising talent with robust seasonal management the decision underscores the constant interplay between risk management and opportunity within a high-stakes sporting environment this pivotal moment offers a glance into the complexities of managing talent in pursuit of excellence serves as a reminder that challenges on the field often pave the way for future breakthroughs this calculated shift is a testament to the enduring belief that setbacks can sow the seeds for resurgence and that each decision contributes to the larger tapestry of the team’s journey toward redemption A rising star’s dramatic descent encapsulates the unpredictable beauty and harsh reality of Major League Baseball A heart-stopping confrontation with fate unfolded on the mound as the Yankees' hopes were dashed by an early onslaught from the Giants leaving a lingering question about Marcus.. 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