Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Fri 9/6/19 1:47 AM

Souza (knee) will travel with the Diamondbacks next week to Cincinnati, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
When in Cincinnati, Souza will meet with Reds team physician, Tim Kremchek, who performed Souza's surgery in April. The outfielder is hoping the doctor clears him to ramp up activity, although he acknowledged a return this season is a long shot. Souza has been on the rehab trail since slipping on home plate during the penultimate spring training game prior to Opening Day. He tore his ACL and LCL, partially tore his PCL and tore his posterior lateral capsule. Despite all the damage, the 30-year-old said rehab has gone well with no setbacks.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Thu 6/27/19 6:25 PM

Souza (knee) was shifted to the 60-day injured list Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
This move is simply procedural, as Souza has already been ruled out for the season with a torn ACL and LCL and partial tears of his PCL and posterior capsule. Thursday's starter, Alex Young, was added to Arizona's roster in a corresponding move.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Mon 6/3/19 4:19 PM

Souza hasn't required a brace for his surgically repaired left knee since mid-May and has been pleased with how his rehab process has gone thus far, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports. "There's still a long way to go," Souza said. "But if it keeps going like this, I'm extremely confident that I'm going to be back to normal."
EDGE Analysis
The Diamondbacks have already ruled Souza out for the season after he suffered a torn ACL and LCL and partial tears of his PCL and posterior capsule during a March 25 exhibition game. Given the extensive ligament damage he sustained, Souza noted that some surgeons wanted him to keep his leg immobilized for 12 weeks, but the outfielder instead opted for a more aggressive treatment method that allowed him to shed his brace in half that time. Souza still has a long way to go in the rehab process, but the 30-year-old remains optimistic that he'll be back to full strength by next spring, if not sooner.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Wed 4/3/19 7:10 AM

Souza (knee) underwent his scheduled surgery Tuesday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Manager Torey Lovullo didn't offer much in terms of a timeline other than that Souza will not play in 2019. "Everything went perfectly fine, just the way it was anticipated," Lovullo said. "The doctor saw exactly what the MRI showed, all the necessary repairs were made and we feel like he's going to start to come out the other end starting today."

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Sun 3/31/19 8:02 AM

Souza will undergo surgery on his left knee Tuesday in Cincinnati, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Souza sustained a torn ACL and LCL along with partial tears of his PCL and posterior lateral capsule during an exhibition game this past week. He will not play in 2019, and manager Torey Lovullo said the outfielder faces a "grinding" year of rehabilitation.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Thu 3/28/19 5:18 PM

The Diamondbacks placed Souza (knee) on the 10-day injured list Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Souza is headed for season-ending surgery on his left knee after sustaining full tears of his ACL, LCL and posterial lateral capsule and a partial PCL tear during Monday's exhibition game against the White Sox. He'll head to the 10-day IL for the time being but will likely get transferred to the 60-day IL when the Diamondbacks require an open spot on the 40-man roster.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Tue 3/26/19 6:32 PM

Souza (knee) will require season-ending surgery, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
This is a brutal blow for Souza and the Diamondbacks. The outfielder hurt his left knee during Monday's exhibition loss to the White Sox, and a subsequent MRI revealed an ACL, LCL and partial PCL tear, along with a posterior lateral capsule tear. With Souza set to miss the entire season, look for Adam Jones and Ketel Marte to assume full-time roles in the outfield alongside David Peralta.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Tue 3/26/19 11:56 AM

Souza (knee) is slated to undergo an MRI on Tuesday, Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Diamondbacks are sending Souza in for scans after he hurt his left knee during Monday's 6-3 exhibition loss to the White Sox. Souza sustained the injury after stepping awkwardly on home plate while scoring a run in the fourth inning and required the assistance of two trainers to get off the field. Given the nature of the setback, Souza seems likely to open the season on the injured list, though a timeline for his return won't be formally established until the results of the MRI are revealed. Adam Jones and Ketel Marte would likely both be in line for full-time roles in the outfield alongside David Peralta if Souza does indeed wind up on the IL.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Mon 3/25/19 10:59 PM

Souza appeared to suffer an injury to his left knee while running the bases in Monday's exhibition against the White Sox, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
There was no play at the plate, but Souza stumbled and fell upon crossing home and was spotted holding his knee shortly after. He would need assistance just to get off the field. The 29-year-old has been plagued by injuries in the past (he played 72 games last season), although he appeared on track to begin the 2019 campaign healthy prior to this incident. This would be a devastating loss for the Diamondbacks if the injury is deemed significant.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Wed 3/6/19 8:33 PM

Souza went 1-for-3 with a solo homer Wednesday against the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Souza left the yard in his first at-bat Wednesday, putting the Diamondbacks up 1-0 with the second inning. The outfielder is now 4-for-19 (.211) with a trio of extra-base hits (two homers and a double) and a brutal 1:8 BB:K through seven spring games.