Kevin Ginkel

Kevin Ginkel will throw a bullpen session on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Ginkel has been out since the start of the season with right shoulder inflammation, but Tuesday's bullpen session is an encouraging sign that he’s nearing a return to Arizona’s bullpen. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues or formats that reward holds should keep him on the radar, as he posted 17 holds and five saves in 2024.

The Diamondbacks placed Kevin Ginkel on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Ginkel will be sidelined with right shoulder inflammation. He enters the season without a clear timetable to return.

Manager Torey Lovullo said Tuesday that Kevin Ginkel’s right shoulder inflammation may land him on the injured list, per team updates.

Fantasy Impact

Ginkel’s 1 run and 8:1 K:BB over 6 Cactus League innings get sidelined by a late shoulder issue Tuesday, paving the way for Justin Martinez and A.J. Puk as early closers, with a short IL stint expected. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should stash him, banking on a quick 2025 return to Arizona’s bullpen.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo may delay naming a closer pre-Opening Day, keeping Kevin Ginkel in contention for saves, per team updates, alongside Martinez and Puk.

Fantasy Impact

Ginkel stays in the Diamondbacks’ closer race with Justin Martinez, A.J. Puk, and Joe Mantiply, as Lovullo eyes matchups over a set ninth-inning arm Wednesday. No one’s emerged yet. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues or save-spec formats should roster him, banking on his strong spring to snag early saves in Arizona until a primary closer solidifies in 2025.

Kevin Ginkel was removed from Saturday’s game after being hit in the left leg by a comebacker.

Fantasy Impact

Ginkel was hit by a 98 mph comebacker and was able to limp off the field. He should be considered day-to-day for now.