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D'backs to option Ryan Waldschmidt and activate Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast›
Jun 15, 202643:28
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Jack Sommers and AZ Sports writer Alex Weiner unpack the D'backs decision to demote Ryan Waldschmidt with Lourdes Gurriel Jr. returning to the club.
The guys question Pavin Smith's projection to end the year as a league average hitter. Plus, answering your mailbag questions on the Trade Deadline, the team's best lineup and what to do with Zac Gallen.
Jack and Alex also look ahead to the 3-game set hosting the Angels.
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"D'backs to option Ryan Waldschmidt and activate Lourdes Gurriel Jr." is an episode of Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast. Runtime 43 min. Published June 15, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
