Kade Strowd

The D-backs have optioned right-hander Kade Strowd to Triple-A Reno.

Fantasy Impact

Strowd pitched one inning in his season debut for the D-backs on Friday and allowed one earned run on one hit and three walks. Afterward, it was revealed he is dealing with a dead arm. He will head back to Reno, where he has pitched to a 4.95 ERA in 20 appearances this season.

Kade Strowd complained of a "dead arm" during his Friday outing against the Washington Nationals and will undergo further testing.

Fantasy Impact

Strowd made his first appearance of 2026 with the big-league club on Friday, and it did not go well. He allowed one run on one hit and three walks over one inning before exiting with an arm injury. The severity of the issue is not yet known, but the team is expected to provide an update in the coming days.

The Diamondbacks recalled Kade Strowd from Triple-A Reno.

Fantasy Impact

Strowd will get an opportunity in the majors. He'll hold a middle-relief role.

Strowd posted a 1.71 ERA and 1.10 WHIP across 26.1 innings with the Orioles last season and came to Arizona via trade in February with a shot at the Opening Day roster. He allowed 10 earned runs across just 7.2 Cactus League innings, however, undercutting his case.

Fantasy Impact

The Diamondbacks optioned Strowd to Triple-A Reno Friday despite being without A.J. Puk (elbow) and Justin Martinez (elbow) to begin the season. He could return to the big-league bullpen if he reestablishes his form in the minors.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are acquiring Kade Strowd, Wellington Aracena and Jose Mejia from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Blaze Alexander.

Fantasy Impact

Strowd made his MLB debut with the Orioles in 2025, recording a 1.71 ERA and 1.10 WHIP over 26.1 innings out of the bullpen. He is expected to compete for a spot in Arizona’s bullpen during spring training.