60DKevin Ginkel
RP ARI
Wed 8/6/25 5:32 PM

The Diamondbacks transferred Ginkel (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Ginkel landed on the injured list Monday with a sprained right shoulder, and his move to the 60-day IL will ensure he remains sidelined for the rest of the regular season. The 31-year-old will finish 2025 with a 7.36 ERA and 1.62 WHIP over 25.2 innings, and Casey Kelly will come up from Triple-A Reno to fill the open 40-man roster spot.

60DKevin Ginkel
RP ARI
Mon 8/4/25 5:46 PM

The Diamondbacks placed Ginkel on the 15-day injured list Monday due to a sprained right shoulder, retroactive to Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Ginkel was slated to be in the closer mix after Shelby Miller (forearm) was traded to the Brewers, but the former will be shut down from throwing and undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury. With Ginkel sidelined, Kendall Graveman and Jalen Beeks could be in line for closing duties.

60DKevin Ginkel
RP ARI
Fri 7/25/25 10:12 PM

Ginkel tossed a perfect 11th inning to earn the save in Friday's 1-0 extra-innings win over the Pirates. He did not record a strikeout.
EDGE Analysis
Ginkel was called upon to protect a one-run lead and needed only six pitches to retire the heart of the Pirates' order. The 31-year-old has allowed just two earned runs in eight July appearances, closing out two games in that span. He owns an ugly 7.66 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 27:13 K:BB across 24.2 innings but should continue to see save chances with Shelby Miller (forearm) on the injured list.

60DKevin Ginkel
RP ARI
Wed 7/9/25 6:41 AM

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Ginkel is among a few relievers that could get save opportunities with Shelby Miller (forearm) on the 15-day injured list, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. "We're gonna piece it together the best way we can," Lovullo said. "I'm not gonna say anybody's gonna close the game."
EDGE Analysis
Ginkel received the first closing opportunity since Miller landed on the IL and successfully converted the save in Monday's 6-3 win over San Diego. Ginkel has history closing games with the Diamondbacks, but it's wise for the manager to not rely solely on a reliever that owns a grisly 9.00 ERA and 1.75 WHIP in 2025. Weiner's report also mentioned Jalen Beeks (16 career saves) and rookies Kyle Backhus and Juan Morillo. The manager acknowledged that the two rookies will need to pitch in high-leverage situations going forward.

60DKevin Ginkel
RP ARI
Tue 7/8/25 2:19 AM

Ginkel earned a save against the Padres on Monday, walking one batter in a hitless and scoreless ninth inning.
EDGE Analysis
Ginkel got the call in the ninth frame with Arizona holding a three-run lead, and he got the job done despite issuing a leadoff walk. It was just the second save of the season for Ginkel, but it's telling that he was chosen for the team's first save opportunity after Shelby Miller (forearm) landed on the injured list Monday. It remains to be seen how the Diamondbacks will handle the closer role while Miller is out of action, but Monday's usage suggests that Ginkel will be in the mix and may be the top ninth-inning option for the time being.

60DKevin Ginkel
RP ARI
Thu 6/19/25 8:38 AM

Ginkel allowed three runs on two hits and two walks over one inning in Wednesday's 8-1 loss to Toronto. He also hit a batter.
EDGE Analysis
Ginkel made his second appearance since being recalled and both have been in low-leverage, mop-up duty. He managed to escape with a win in his first outing Saturday when the Diamondbacks scored five runs in the bottom of ninth to overcome a four-run deficit that Ginkel helped create. On Wednesday, he entered with Arizona trailing by four runs and threw just 13 strikes among his 29 offerings. Ginkel has allowed five runs (four earned) on four hits and three walks while hitting a batter over two innings since his return to the majors.

60DKevin Ginkel
RP ARI
Tue 6/10/25 6:31 PM

The Diamondbacks recalled Ginkel from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Ginkel will be joined on the trip from Reno by Bryce Jarvis and Tayler Scott, who will all join the big-league squad to replace the injured Justin Martinez (elbow) and Christian Montes De Oca (elbow), as well as the demoted Jeff Brigham. Ginkel hasn't found much success in the big leagues this year with a 12.60 ERA through 10 innings, though he has the potential to bounce back after posting a 3.21 ERA in 70 MLB frames last season.

60DKevin Ginkel
RP ARI
Fri 5/30/25 6:11 PM

The Diamondbacks optioned Ginkel to Triple-A Reno on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Ginkel has struggled out of the bullpen since returning from the injured list in late April. He has a 12.60 ERA and 2.10 WHIP across 10 innings this season, and those numbers are inflated by two outings in which he gave up five earned runs in each of those games. Ginkel will head to the minors to regain his form on the mound while Jeff Brigham gets promoted from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

60DKevin Ginkel
RP ARI
Thu 5/29/25 6:33 PM

The Diamondbacks are optioning Ginkel to Triple-A Reno ahead of their weekend series versus the Nationals, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ginkel began the season on the injured list due to a shoulder injury and has not looked like his usual self sense returning at the end of April. In his most recent outing May 27, he allowed five earned on four hits and a walk and was only able to register one out. In a corresponding move, Arizona is selecting Jeff Brigham from Triple-A Reno.

60DKevin Ginkel
RP ARI
Wed 5/28/25 8:33 AM

Ginkel (0-3) allowed five runs on four hits and one walk while striking out one over one-third of an inning, taking the loss Tuesday against Pittsburgh.
EDGE Analysis
Ginkel entered after seven strong innings from Corbin Burnes, and Ginkel simply didn't have it. This was the second time this season he's given up five runs in an appearance. The right-hander, who was on the injured list for the first month, initially had issues coming off the IL but appeared to have righted himself. Ginkel threw five consecutive scoreless outings before picking up losses in his last two appearances. He has a 12.60 ERA and 2.10 WHIP over 10 innings this season.