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Tyler Locklear Will Miss At Least Three More Months
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Tyler Locklear (elbow, shoulder) is expected to be sidelined through at least the middle of May or early June, manager Torey Lovullo told Jack Sommers of SI.com. Locklear hasn't played since September when he landed on the injured list with left elbow inflammation. The young corner infielder was traded from Seattle to Arizona at the trade deadline last year, but he injured himself within the coming months after a collision on the field. He ultimately needed season-ending surgery on both his shoulder and elbow, and now, he's going to miss the start of the 2026 season. That's rough news for a fringe roster player who had been looking for any opportunity to make his mark. He struggled across 31 big-league games last year, slashing .175/.267/.262 with three home runs, an 8.6% walk rate, a 37.1% strikeout rate, and 52 wRC+. Presumably, he'll end up on the 60-day injured list, creating less competition at first base. Veteran first baseman Carlos Santana should crack the starting lineup while Ildemaro Vargas and Tim Tawa offer depth at the position.
Source: Jack Sommers
Source: Jack Sommers
