SHAKEUP: Diamondbacks DFA Pavin Smith, Ryan Waldschmidt Back —What’s NEXT at First Base?

from Locked On Diamondbacks - Daily Podcast On The Arizona Diamondbacks · host Locked On Diamondbacks, George Lund

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Arizona Diamondbacks finally DFA Pavin Smith as top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt returns—could a major first base upgrade be imminent? With two picks in the top 31 of the 2026 MLB Draft, GM Mike Hazen faces a pivotal weekend that could reshape the team’s future. George Lund breaks down Arizona’s recent roster shakeup and their dire first base dilemma, exploring the failed Carlos Santana experiment and the risks of treating first baseman like NFL running backs. Dive into MLB Draft strategy, top pitching prospects including Cade Townsend, Taylor Rabe, and local standout Cole Carlon, plus postgame analysis of Merrill Kelly’s bounce-back performance against the Padres. Can the Diamondbacks capitalize on their draft capital and right the ship before their crucial series with the Dodgers?