More back-and-forth lately for the Halos than we'll see in Sunday's Sinner-Alcaraz Wimbledon final, as the Angels haven't won back-to-back games since June 24-25 vs. the Bosox. The pitching staff has also had a bumpy week, allowing 42 runs across the past five games vs. the Rangers and D-backs, and Saturday starter Yusei Kikuchi wasn't especially sharp in his last trip to the mound, allowing four runs and five hits on Monday vs. Texas. Meanwhile, Zac Gallen is beginning to hit stride in the Arizona rotation, off of his best back-to-back starts of the season, allowing just one run and 10 hits wile striking out 19 in just 13 IP during wins over the Giants and Padres. Play D-backs on Money Line
Kelly and the Diamondbacks believe that Cubs third-base coach Quintin Berry was stealing pitches and relaying signs to hitters in Monday's 7-0 loss, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. "Stealing signs is as old as baseball, I think it's a little (expletive) when it comes from the coach," Kelly said.
Troy (shoulder) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Meckler (concussion) has been cleared to resume baseball activities, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Burgos was recalled from Triple-A Reno prior to Monday's game against the Cubs.
Bachman (forearm) has yet to resume mound work, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
The Diamondbacks optioned Bratt to Triple-A Reno on Monday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Soroka (arm) said Monday that he expects to return following a minimum 15-day stay on the injured list, Jody Jackson of DBacks.tv reports.
Lawlar is absent from the lineup for Monday's game versus the Cubs.
Marte (knee) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of the Diamondbacks' series opener against the Phillies on Monday, Aug. 31, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Carroll went 2-for-3 with one double, one triple, one RBI and one run scored in Sunday's 5-3 win over Cincinnati.
