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Arizona Diamondbacks' injury-plagued 2026 playoff push

The Diamondbacks navigate a wave of injuries—including Michael Soroka's IL stint and Ketel Marte's knee rehab—while pushing for a 2026 postseason berth, punctuated by dramatic late-game heroics.

4 stories63 sourcesUpdated Aug 26, 2026

In this storyline:Arizona Diamondbacks Ketel Marte Ryan Waldschmidt The Philadelphia Phillies Torey Lovullo Michael Soroka 2026 Major League Baseball season

Arizona Diamondbacks' injury-plagued 2026 playoff push — Photo: Reunion / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

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Aug 25, 2026
The Diamondbacks place right-hander Michael Soroka on the injured list with right arm inflammation, further thinning a rotation battered by injuries.
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Aug 25, 2026
Arizona hopes to activate Ketel Marte from the 10-day IL in time for a critical Phillies series as he rehabs a knee injury amid lingering clubhouse tension.
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Aug 25, 2026
Diamondbacks anticipate activating Ketel Marte around late August ahead of a critical Phillies series as he continues knee rehab at Salt River Fields.
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Aug 26, 2026
Rookie Ryan Waldschmidt hits a pinch-hit, two-run walk-off homer to cap a four-run rally and lift the Diamondbacks past the Cubs, becoming the first rookie to hit two walk-off homers while trailing i…

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Waldschmidt Walk-Off Lifts D-backs Past Cubs

Rookie outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt delivered a walk-off two-run homer as a pinch hitter in the ninth to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks past the Chicago Cubs, making him the first rookie to hit two walk-off homers while trailing in the same calendar month. The win capped a four-run rally and highlighted the D-backs’ season of dramatic comebacks, with Waldschmidt’s late heroics following an earlier walk-off against the Dodgers and contributing to a broader momentum for the club.

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Diamondbacks place Soroka on IL amid pitching woes

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed right-hander Michael Soroka on the injured list with right arm inflammation after a tough start, adding to a season plagued by prior glute and elbow injuries. With the rotation thinned by multiple sidelined starters, Arizona is hoping for a quick return and a push toward the playoffs, eyeing a potential reinstatement in early September.

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Marte Nearing Return Amid Drama Before Phillies Series

The Arizona Diamondbacks are hopeful Ketel Marte will be activated from the 10-day IL soon as he rehabs a knee injury at Salt River Fields, with a tentative return around late August ahead of a critical Phillies series and a postseason push. The team has stressed giving Marte space to re-emerge and has faced ongoing clubhouse tension following his earlier absence and restricted-list stint.

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