Andrew Saalfrank

Andrew Saalfrank will miss the entire 2026 season after undergoing left shoulder surgery on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

It’s unclear what specific procedure Saalfrank underwent, but he will miss the 2026 season. He had a standout 2025 campaign, finishing with a 1.24 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 19 strikeouts across 29 innings. Saalfrank will spend 2026 rehabbing with the goal of returning for the 2027 season.

Andrew Saalfrank earned his first save of the season after throwing 11 pitches in a scoreless appearance against the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

A month after his call-up, Saalfrank notched his first save of the season yesterday. His 13 appearances have been exceptional, with only one earned run allowed, bringing his ERA down to 0.64 and his WHIP to 1.07. With the team relying on a closer-by-committee system, his solid performance has positioned him well for more high-leverage opportunities going forward.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have recalled left-hander Andrew Saalfrank from Triple-A Reno.

Fantasy Impact

Saalfrank was handed a one-year ban for sports betting violations last season and was reinstated from the restricted list in early June. The left-hander played a part in the D-backs' run to the 2023 World Series but was roughed up for a 9.00 ERA in 12 minor-league outings this season prior to his promotion on Wednesday.

The Diamondbacks activated LHP Andrew Saalfrank from the restricted list and optioned him to Triple-A Reno.

Fantasy Impact

Saalfrank finished serving a one-year suspension for violating the league’s gambling policy. He'll remain a depth option in Triple-A.

The MLB announced that Andrew Saalfrank has been suspended one year for violating MLB's gambling policy.

Fantasy Impact

Saalfrank was one of four players suspended for one year. He bet $445.87 on baseball, with $444.07 of that on MLB-related bets and with a net loss of $272.64 on MLB bets. Saalfrank only won five of his 28 MLB-related bets and lost his $1.80 college bet.