Albert Almora Jr.
OF FA
Thu 3/14/24 2:50 PM

The Diamondbacks reassigned Almora to minor-league camp Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Almora was brought into D-backs camp as a non-roster invitee and had an outside chance at winning a spot on Arizona's Opening Day bench, but he will end up missing the cut after going 4-for-22 with a homer and three RBI during Cactus League play. The 29-year-old outfielder will head to Triple-A Reno to begin the season.

Albert Almora Jr.
OF FA
Fri 2/23/24 5:18 PM

The Diamondbacks signed Almora to a minor-league deal Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Almora last saw major-league action in 2022 when he played with the Reds while also splitting time in the minor leagues. He played 64 games with Cincinnati that season and slashed .223/.282/.349 with five home runs, 29 RBI and three stolen bases.

Albert Almora Jr.
OF FA
Mon 9/12/22 4:00 PM

Almora was released by the Reds on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Almora was designated for assignment Friday and will ultimately be let go by the Reds after clearing waivers. The 28-year-old appeared in 64 games for Cincinnati this year and slashed .223/.282/.349 with five home runs, 29 RBI, 26 runs and three stolen bases.

Albert Almora Jr.
OF FA
Fri 9/9/22 4:45 PM

Almora was designated for assignment by the Reds on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Almora has a .223/.282/.349 slash line with five home runs, 29 RBI and 26 runs in 64 games for Cincinnati this year, but he's now been removed from the 26-man and 40-man rosters. The 28-year-old could report to Triple-A Louisville or elect free agency if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

Albert Almora Jr.
OF FA
Tue 9/6/22 11:12 PM

Almora (shoulder) went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in a 9-3 loss Tuesday against the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Almora hit second in the Reds' lineup and played center field in his first appearance since Aug. 19. He reached on a fielder's choice and scored in the first and walked in the fifth. Going into play on June 8, Almora had produced a .309/.325/.420 slash line in his first 23 games. Since then he has a .172/.258/.306 line and has seen his season OPS drop to .631. Almora has started at least 15 games at all three outfield spots but may struggle to find regular playing time down the stretch with Jake Fraley, Nick Senzel, TJ Friedl, Aristides Aquino and Stuart Fairchild all battling for playing time.

Albert Almora Jr.
OF FA
Tue 9/6/22 4:02 PM

Almora (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday but he is not in the lineup against the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
It's a little odd that he is active but not in the lineup against southpaw Wade Miley, but he will presumably be available off the bench. Almora hit .200/.357/.289 with zero home runs and one steal in 15 August games.

Albert Almora Jr.
OF FA
Wed 8/31/22 5:21 PM

Almora (shoulder) reported to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday to begin a rehab assignment.
EDGE Analysis
According to Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer, Reds manager David Bell said that Almora will likely need around three rehab games to get ramped back up, so the veteran outfielder could be a candidate to return from the 15-day injured list later this weekend. Whenever he's activated, the righty-hitting Almora will likely serve primarily as a short-side platoon mate for one of the Reds' two lefty-hitting regulars in the outfield, TJ Friedl and Jake Fraley.

Albert Almora Jr.
OF FA
Tue 8/30/22 5:32 PM

Reds manager David Bell said Tuesday that Almora (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment soon, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bell didn't specify whether Almora will head to the minors later this week or at some point next week, but the veteran outfielder at least looks to be progressing from the right shoulder contusion that landed him on the 10-day injured list Aug. 20. Jake Fraley and TJ Friedl have seemingly taken hold of regular roles in the corner outfield over the past couple weeks, so Almora will likely be limited to the short side of a platoon whenever he makes his way back from the IL.

Albert Almora Jr.
OF FA
Sat 8/20/22 4:03 PM

Almora (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
After making two impressive plays on defense in Friday's loss to Pittsburgh, Almora was diagnosed with a right shoulder contusion and placed on the IL. Almora is currently slashing .200/.357/.289 since August 1.

Albert Almora Jr.
OF FA
Tue 8/16/22 2:56 PM

Almora will start in center field and bat fifth in Tuesday's game against the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
With Nick Senzel (hamstring) sidelined again Tuesday, Almora will draw his third straight start in the outfield and his second in a row in center. Assuming Senzel's hamstring issue isn't anything that results in him landing on the injured list, Almora will likely move back into a fourth-outfielder role within the next few days.