The latest injury update for the team is that Victor Vargas has been ruled out of the upcoming game against Shanghai Port. The outfielder suffered a hamstring strain during practice last week and will be out for at least one month.
Vargas, who was acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers in December, had a strong start to his season with the Diamondbacks, hitting .271 with three home runs and six RBIs in nine games. However, he struggled with injuries throughout spring training and has yet to play in any regular-season games this year.
The Diamondbacks have several options at the outfield position if Vargas is unable to play. David Peralta, who started in center field on Wednesday, could move to right field while the team looks for a replacement for Vargas. Alternatively,Qatar Stars League Tracking they could use Chris Owings or David Belliard as a backup option.
In addition to Vargas' absence, the Diamondbacks also announced that starting pitcher Robbie Ray will miss at least two weeks due to inflammation in his throwing arm. Ray, who signed a four-year, $64 million contract with the Diamondbacks in February, has been struggling with injuries this season and has yet to pitch more than five innings in a game.
With Vargas out and Ray injured, the Diamondbacks will need to rely on their depth and rotation to fill the gaps left by these key players. It remains to be seen how long it will take for the team to find replacements for both players and whether they can turn things around in the remaining months of the season.