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D-backs LHP Andrew Saalfrank (shoulder) out for season

By Thomson Reuters Feb 9, 2026 | 3:28 PM

Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed reliever Andrew Saalfrank will ‍miss the entire 2026 season after undergoing shoulder surgery on ‌Monday.

The team ‌confirmed the news after it was reported by MLB.com, with Saalfrank ​posting about the ‍surgery with ​an accompanying ​picture on Instagram.

Saalfrank ‍had a 1.24 ERA over 28 relief appearances (29 innings) for ‍the Diamondbacks last season.

In parts of three ‍major ‍league seasons ​with Arizona, ​the ⁠28-year-old is 2-1 ‌with a 1.79 ERA over 40 relief appearances (40 1/3 innings).

–Field Level ⁠Media