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• Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa: Late add to starting lineup

  Rotowire Mar 26, 2026

  Tawa started at designated hitter and went 1-for-3 in Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Dodgers. Tawa was a late addition to the starting lineup when Pavin Smith (elbow) was scratched leading up to first pitch. Smith's injury doesn't sound serious, but it could result in more playing time for Tawa in the short term.

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• Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa: Likely on Opening Day roster

  Rotowire Mar 23, 2026

  Tawa is expected to be part of the Opening Day roster, after the Diamondbacks reassigned Jacob Amaya to minor-league camp Sunday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. Tawa was one of four players competing for three bench spots, and Amaya's reassignment opens a spot for him, Jorge Barrosa and Ildemaro Vargas. Tawa is batting .318 (14-for-44) with eight walks, three doubles, two home runs, seven RBI and 10 runs scored through 16 Cactus League games. He's expected to be a utility player, capable of playing both infield and outfield.

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• Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa: Hot spring start

  Rotowire Feb 26, 2026

  Tawa went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's spring game against the Dodgers. Tawa has hit safely in all three Cactus League contests thus far, going 4-for-8 with two walks. He's slotted in at second base (twice) and designated hitter (once). Tawa is line for a roster spot as a utility infielder that also has outfield experience.

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• Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa: Settling into everyday role at 1B

  Rotowire Sep 14, 2025

  Tawa will start at first base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Twins. Tawa will pick up his fifth consecutive start and his fourth in a row at first base, where he appears to have emerged as Arizona's preferred option in the wake of season-ending injuries to Pavin Smith (quadriceps) and Tyler Locklear (elbow). Since being called up from Triple-A Reno on Monday, Tawa has gone 5-for-13 with two doubles, two walks, five runs and one RBI.

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• Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa: Shelved at Triple-A

  Rotowire Aug 10, 2025

  Triple-A Reno placed Tawa on its 7-day injured list Aug. 2 due to an unspecified injury. After being demoted to Reno on July 5, Tawa went just 3-for-31 (.097 average) with 11 strikeouts in nine games before landing on the IL. The utility player is without a timeline to return to action for Reno, and his poor production prior to getting hurt suggests he won't be a high-priority call-up for Arizona when the roster expands in September.

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• Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa: Optioned to Reno

  Rotowire Jul 5, 2025

  The Diamondbacks optioned Tawa to Triple-A Reno on Saturday. Tawa has struggled during his time in the majors, slashing .200/.262/.355 with six homers, 14 RBI, 21 runs scored and seven steals through 173 plate appearances. He'll be sent back to Triple-A in order to get back on track, clearing space on the roster for Corbin Carroll's (wrist) return from the injured list.

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• Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa: Starts at first base

  Rotowire Jul 4, 2025

  Tawa started at first base and went 0-for-3 in a 7-2 loss to the Giants. Tawa filled in for Josh Naylor, who was held out against San Francisco lefty Robbie Ray. Naylor, who recently experienced neck stiffness, had just returned to the starting lineup Wednesday as the designated hitter, and the decision to sit him Thursday does not appear to be injury related. Tawa has gone hitless over his last 24 at-bats while striking 10 times (41.7 percent strikeout rate).

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• Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa: Enters for injured teammate

  Rotowire Jun 24, 2025

  Tawa entered Monday's game at first base in the fourth inning and went 0-for-2. He replaced Josh Naylor (shoulder), who injured his right shoulder following an awkward swing in the second inning. As the Diamondbacks were facing a right-hander, Pavin Smith was already in the game as the designated hitter, so Arizona manager Torey Lovullo went with Tawa. The manager told Casey Drottar of MLB.com that Naylor plans to return to the field Tuesday.

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• Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa: Doubles, scores in win

  Rotowire Jun 5, 2025

  Tawa went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Atlanta. Tawa doubled in the ninth inning and scored Arizona's second run on a Ketel Marte single. It was an important run the team needed, as closer Justin Martinez allowed a run in the bottom of the frame. Since Marte returned from the injured list in early May, forcing Tawa into a part-time role as a fill-in outfielder against left-handers, the rookie has handled the transition well. He's batting .271 (13-for-48) with four extra-base hits, four RBI, four steals and five runs over 19 games in the part-time role.

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• Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa: Steals base in win

  Rotowire May 27, 2025

  Tawa started in center field and went 0-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 5-0 win over the Pirates. Tawa filled his usual role, replacing Alek Thomas whenever the Diamondbacks face a left-hander. He knocked in Arizona's first run with a sacrifice fly in the second inning and then stole his sixth base of the season in the eighth inning. He's stolen four bases over 15 contests since second baseman Ketel Marte returned from an injury and adjusted Tawa's role to a degree. Tawa is batting .227/.297/.423 with five home runs, 13 RBI and 13 runs scored in 34 contests.

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• Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa: Logs fifth steal

  Rotowire May 21, 2025

  Tawa went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Dodgers. Tawa didn't start Tuesday, instead coming off the bench to replace Alek Thomas in the eighth inning. As expected, playing time has gotten sparse for Tawa, who is now functioning as a short-side platoon option in center field. He's batting .247 five home runs, five steals, 12 RBI and 13 runs scored across 98 plate appearances this season.

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• Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa: Starts in center against lefty

  Rotowire May 17, 2025

  Tawa started in center field and went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Friday's 8-0 win over Colorado. Tawa replaced Alek Thomas in center field against Rockies left-hander Carson Palmquist. He also replaced Thomas against San Francisco southpaw Robbie Ray earlier in the week. Tawa was dislodged from an infield utility role when the Diamondbacks called up Jordan Lawlar, but he'll fill the short side of a platoon in center. Tawa carries a .228 average (18-for-79), but he's slugged five home runs and three doubles (.228 ISO) through 27 games.

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• Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa: Three hits in loss

  Rotowire May 14, 2025

  Tawa went 3-for-4 in Tuesday's 10-6 loss to the Giants. The utility player got a start in center field Tuesday, but Tawa's playing time is set to drop with Jordan Lawlar coming up from Triple-A Reno to fill a utility role in the infield. Tawa's also got some versatility, but he'll have fewer opportunities to make an impact. He's batting .224 over 26 games, though he has added a .762 OPS, five home runs, 11 RBI, 11 runs scored and four stolen bases across 89 plate appearances.

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• Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa: MLB window may close

  Rotowire May 12, 2025

  Tawa could be a candidate to return to the minors with the Diamondbacks expected to promote top prospect Jordan Lawlar from Triple-A Reno on Monday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. Lawlar has seen action at second base, shortstop and third base at Reno this season, but the Diamondbacks already have reliable incumbents on hand at those respective positions in Ketel Marte, Geraldo Perdomo and Eugenio Suarez. Piecoro's report suggests that the Diamondbacks envision Lawler filling a utility role and playing three to four times per week, which would render Tawa a redundant piece on the roster. Tawa remained with the big club after Marte was reinstated from the injured list May 2 but has appeared in six of the Diamondbacks' ensuing 10 games while going 3-for-14 with one walk, two steals, one RBI and one run.

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• Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa: Two steals in Saturday's win

  Rotowire May 10, 2025

  Tawa went 1-for-2 with a walk and two stolen bases in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Dodgers. Tawa got the start in left field Saturday -- it was his first major-league start anywhere other than second base. He has often provided cover for Ketel Marte at the keystone as his veteran teammate gets regular rest to avoid aggravating a hamstring issue. Tawa is up to four steals on the year, and he's added five home runs, 11 RBI, 11 runs scored, two doubles and a .203 batting average over 82 plate appearances. He's gone 4-for-14 (.286) over six games in May.

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• Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa: Adds insurance

  Rotowire May 2, 2025

  Tawa went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Mets. Tawa gave the Diamondbacks a two-run cushion in the top of the ninth inning with his fifth home run. After swatting 32 home runs in two minor-league stops in 2024, Tawa has a combined eight through 25 games for Triple-A Reno and Arizona this season. It should be noted that Ketel Marte (hamstring) is with the D-backs on their road trip and could be activated for the weekend series in Philadelphia. Marte's return means fewer opportunities for Tawa and Garrett Hampson.

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• Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa: Bats leadoff Wednesday

  Rotowire May 1, 2025

  Tawa batted leadoff and went 0-for-5 in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Mets. Tawa typically occupies the ninth spot in the order against pitchers of either hand. Against lefties, Corbin Carroll is dropped to second and Geraldo Perdomo leads off, but Perdomo was getting a rest day Wednesday, prompting Tawa's promotion. Once Ketel Marte (hamstring) returns from the 10-day injured list, he'll be the default leadoff batter against southpaws. Tawa is batting .182 (10-for-55) with a .728 OPS (six extra-base hits) over 18 games.

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• Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa: Cracks first long ball of 2025

  Rotowire Apr 16, 2025

  Tawa went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Marlins. Tawa slugged his first MLB home run in the seventh inning, when he took Tyler Phillips deep to left-center field for a 414-foot blast. The rookie has appeared in six games (five starts) this season and has gone 4-for-18 with one walk, four runs scored, one home run and five RBI. He looks set to see most of the starts at second base while Ketel Marte (hamstring) is on the injured list.

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• Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa: Sitting again Saturday

  Rotowire Apr 12, 2025

  Tawa is not in the Diamondbacks' starting lineup against the Brewers on Saturday. For the second game in a row, Tawa will not be in Arizona's starting nine as Garrett Hampson gets the start at the keystone and bats ninth. Tawa has appeared in four games this season and has gone 2-for-11 with one walk, one run scored and three RBI.

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• Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa: Drives in two

  Rotowire Apr 10, 2025

  Tawa went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 9-0 win over the Orioles. Tawa capped the Diamondbacks' five-run fifth inning with a two-run single that plated Alek Thomas and Jake McCarthy. Tawa started at second base for the third time in five games since Ketel Marte (hamstring) was added to the 10-day injured list. He and Garrett Hampson have alternated starts. With Marte expected to miss a "series of weeks," per manager Torey Lovullo, Tawa is in position to see ample opportunities through the end of the month.

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