Newman entered Sunday's 5-3 win over the Giants to play shortstop after Blaze Alexander (hamstring) was removed. Newman went 1-for-2 with a double and RBI.

EDGE Analysis

Newman, who replaced Alexander to start the bottom of the fifth inning, doubled home what turned out to be the winning run in the top of the ninth. Alexander's injury was described as a cramp, per Steve Gilbert of MLB.com, which doesn't sound too serious The Diamondbacks are limited at shortstop after designating Jace Peterson, leaving Newman or possibly Ketel Marte to fill in if Alexander's unable to play Monday in St. Louis.

Newman started at shortstop and went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 9-6 loss to the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Newman made a fourth start over the last five games, once at second base and three times at shortstop, all coming against lefty starters. He'll continue to be part of the mix at short with Blaze Alexander and to a lesser extent, Jace Peterson.

Newman started at shortstop and went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 7-5 loss to the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Newman started for a second consecutive game after holding down second base in Sunday's loss to Atlanta. Shortstop will be an amalgam of bodies while Geraldo Perdomo (knee) recovers from surgery to repair a torn right meniscus that is expected to keep him out of action for about a month. Blaze Alexander started at short Saturday and Jace Peterson the day prior. It's unclear if this will be a strict platoon moving forward; Arizona faces righty Cal Quantrill on Tuesday, which could favor the left-handed hitting Peterson.

Newman started at second base and went 0-for-3 in Sunday's 5-2 loss to Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

The Diamondbacks selected Newman's contract from Triple-A Reno after Geraldo Perdomo (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list. He'll require surgery and is expected to miss at least one month. Newman has experience all around the infield and could get starts against left-handers, as was the case Sunday. Blaze Alexander, another right-handed hitter, started at shortstop Sunday.

The Diamondbacks selected Newman's contract from Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

After opting out of his minor-league deal with Arizona in late March when he was informed he wouldn't be included on the Opening Day roster, Newman re-signed with the organization and reported to Reno, with whom he slashed .364/.407/.636 over 27 plate appearances. With Geraldo Perdomo (knee) going on the 10-day injured list after tearing his right meniscus and needing surgery, Newman will provide the Diamondbacks with added depth in the middle infield. He's slated to start Sunday in Atlanta while manning second base, per Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona.

Newman signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on March 28.

EDGE Analysis

Newman opted out of his minor-league deal with Arizona on March 27 after missing the Opening Day roster, but he re-signed with the organization a day later. The 30-year-old could receive a look in the big leagues since Geraldo Perdomo (knee) is soon heading to the injured list and top prospect Jordan Lawlar is out multiple months after thumb surgery.

Newman became a free agent Wednesday after opting out of the minor-league deal with the Diamondbacks, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rather than reporting to Triple-A Reno after being informed a few days ago that he wouldn't be part of Arizona's Opening Day roster, Newman will head to the open market and pursue opportunities with another organization. The 30-year-old is coming off a 2023 campaign in which he slashed .253/.311/.364 over 253 plate appearances with the Reds while seeing time at all four infield positions.

The Diamondbacks reassigned Newman to minor-league camp Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

After joining Arizona in January on a minor-league deal that included an invitation to big-league spring training, Newman posted an underwhelming .599 OPS over 20 games in Cactus League play to take himself out of consideration for a utility role. Unless he opts out of his minor-league deal and pursues opportunities with another organization, Newman is set to begin the season at Triple-A Reno.

Newman signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Wednesday that includes and invitation to spring training, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newman, 30, spent the 2023 campaign in Cincinnati, slashing .253/.311/.364 with three homers and eight steals in 74 contests. He'll try to win a utility role in Arizona, with most of his playing time perhaps coming versus lefties, against whom Newman posted an .813 OPS last season.

Newman was released by the Reds on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Newman had been designated for assignment earlier this week, and he's now officially a free agent. The veteran infielder might have to settle for a minor-league contract this offseason after putting up just a .619 OPS over the last four seasons.