About this episode
Andrew Saalfrank posted on Monday that he has had shoulder surgery and will be out all of the 2026 season. Welcome to Locked On Diamondbacks! In today’s episode, lifelong D-backs fan Daynen Biggs and his brother Tayte break down the tough news—the Arizona Diamondbacks lose key bullpen arm Andrew Saalfrank for the entire 2026 season after shoulder surgery. We discuss Saalfrank’s impressive stats, his impact, and how the D-backs plan to replace him in the bullpen. Plus, we dive into recent trades, including the Blaze Alexander deal and new additions to the pitching staff like Kade Strowd. You’ll also get insights on Arizona’s depth, spring training updates, how Mike Hazen has been prepping for these challenges, and a look ahead at bullpen options and injured player timelines. Want to know how the D-backs are tackling adversity and strengthening their roster for the 2026 MLB season? This episode has you covered! If you’re a Diamondbacks fan or baseball enthusiast, don’t miss out on daily analysis, lively debates, and exclusive community shoutouts! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedondiamondbacks.supercast.com/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/lo_diamondbacks Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedondiamondbacks Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… ? https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-diamondbacks/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More ? https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ #Diamondbacks #MLB #ArizonaDiamondbacks #BaseballPodcast #AndrewSaalfrank #BlazeAlexander #kadestrowd #SpringTraining #MLBRumors #DbacksBullpen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
