Randal Grichuk
OF/DH ARI
Tue 4/30/24 7:39 AM

Grichuk went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Monday's 8-4 loss to the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Grichuk, starting for the first time in five games, delivered the Diamondbacks' final run with a sacrifice fly as part of a three-run fifth inning. Arizona faced a string of right-handers the last week, forcing the righty-hitting outfielder to the bench.

Randal Grichuk
OF/DH ARI
Sat 4/20/24 8:46 AM

Grichuk went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 17-1 win over the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
The righty-hitting Grichuk was in the lineup against a left-handed starter, and the outfielder participated in the fun with a two-run double in the fifth inning. He singled an inning earlier to extend a hit streak to five games. When the Diamondbacks built a big lead in the later innings, he was removed for a pinch-hitter and replaced in right field by Pavin Smith, who was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Friday. As a lefty batter, Smith is not expected to challenge Grichuk's current role. Grichuk has a .265/.278/.471 slash line with one home run, four doubles, six RBI and four runs over 36 plate appearances.

Randal Grichuk
OF/DH ARI
Wed 4/10/24 6:49 AM

Grichuk started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a walk and solo home run in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
Grichuk provided what eventually turned out to be the game-winning hit with a second-inning home run, his first of the season. He's started four consecutive games; the first three were against lefties, as expected, before Tuesday's start against a right-hander. Grichuk got the start in place of a resting Lourdes Gurriel.

Randal Grichuk
OF/DH ARI
Sun 4/7/24 8:14 PM

Grichuk started in right field and went 0-for-3 in Sunday's 5-2 loss to Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
Grichuk was activated off the injured list Friday and made his season debut Saturday as the designated hitter. Sunday was his first day in the field, and he's expected to be in the lineup whenever the Diamondbacks face a left-hander. He was eventually pinch hit for by lefty-hitting Jake McCarthy against a right-handed reliever in the ninth inning.

Randal Grichuk
OF/DH ARI
Sun 4/7/24 7:39 AM

Grichuk started at designated hitter and went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 9-8 loss to Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
Grichuk was activated from the injured list Friday and made his season debut the next day. He singled in a run during Arizona's six-run first inning. The righty-hitter should start most games when the Diamondbacks face a left-hander, as was the case Saturday against Max Fried. Atlanta has another southpaw, Chris Sale, scheduled for Sunday, and Grichuk could make his season debut in the field.

Randal Grichuk
OF/DH ARI
Fri 4/5/24 3:57 PM

Grichuk (ankle) was activated from the 10-day injured list by the Diamondbacks on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Although he is not in Friday's lineup in Atlanta, Grichuk is ready for his Diamondbacks debut following a minimum stay on the IL as he worked his way back from January ankle surgery. Much of his playing time figures to come against lefties, although he could see some starts versus righties while Alek Thomas (hamstring) is out.

Randal Grichuk
OF/DH ARI
Sun 3/31/24 11:53 PM

Grichuk (ankle) started in center field and went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and an additional run scored in a rehab game for Triple-A Reno on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Grichuk made his second start while on rehab assignment at Reno. After playing five innings Friday, he was on the field for seven innings Sunday. "I spoke to him a short time ago and he said he feels really good," Lovullo told Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports. "He was in the field two nights ago and made plays, did what he was supposed to do. Everything is pushing in a very positive direction." The manager said earlier this spring that Grichuk could have served as the DH on the major league roster to start the season, but the organization wanted him to get some time in the field while on rehab. That suggests a return at or soon after the 10-day minimum.

Randal Grichuk
OF/DH ARI
Sat 3/30/24 9:44 AM

Grichuk (ankle) started in center field and went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Friday's rehab game for Triple-A Reno.
EDGE Analysis
Grichuk tested out the ankle for the first time, playing five innings in center field and scoring from first base on a double. His right-handed bat could be useful as a regular platoon mate in center field once he's ready to join the major-league club.

Randal Grichuk
OF/DH ARI
Sat 3/30/24 12:46 AM

Grichuk (ankle) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Reno on Friday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Grichuk will start in center field in his first game with the Aces, marking the first time he's played in any sort of game since undergoing ankle surgery in January. Assuming he doesn't run into any setbacks in the minors, he should be able to rejoin the D-backs when eligible April 5.

Randal Grichuk
OF/DH ARI
Thu 3/28/24 1:16 PM

The Diamondbacks placed Grichuk (ankle) on the 10-day injured list Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Grichuk didn't appear in any Cactus League games while he was still limited to begin spring training following his January surgery to remove bone spurs from his right ankle, but he was able to take some at-bats in minor-league games on the back fields during the final week of camp, per MLB.com. He's not expected to be in store for a long stay on the shelf and could even be ready for activation when first eligible April 5 if he's able to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend.