Jack Sommers

Jack Sommers

Joined: Oct 7, 2022

Jack Sommers is a credentialed beat writer for Arizona Diamondbacks ON SI. He's also the co-host of the Snakes Territory Podcast and Youtube channel. Formerly a baseball operations department analyst for the D-backs, Jack also covered the team for MLB.com, The Associated Press, and SB Nation. Follow Jack on Twitter @shoewizard59

Sep 2, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second base Ketel Marte (4) celebrates his three run home run in the seventh inning of the game between Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images

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Oct 4, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Michael Soroka (99) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the second inning of game one of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

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Sep 24, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second base Ketel Marte (4) sits on the base against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

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Sep 23, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) throws to first base for an out against the San Francisco Giants during the fourth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

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Mar 15, 2022; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen talks on his phone during spring training at Salt River Fields.

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Examining what past history tells us about Mike Hazen's trade tendencies

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Ryne Nelson (19) pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field in Phoenix, on Sept. 24, 2025.

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A look at a potential Ryne Nelson extension for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Diamondbacks General Manager Mike Hazen (center) talks with Managing General Partner Ken Kendrick (left) and President and CEO Derrick Hall at spring training in 2018.

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A dive into the decisions the Arizona Diamondbacks must make around offering contracts to arbitration-eligible players

Jul 19, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Jose Herrera (11) and pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (21) celebrates after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

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The Arizona Diamondbacks' hybrid right-hander had some good and some poor results in 2025.

Assistant general manager Amiel Sawdaye, general manager Mike Hazen, and manager Torey Lovullo during batting practice at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 8, 2023.

Arizona Diamondbacks Prospects

The Arizona Diamondbacks might risk losing some good prospects if they can't find space on the roster to protect them

Jul 11, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; National League pitcher Zac Gallen of the Arizona Diamondbacks (23) throws a pitch against the American League during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

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One of the best trades in franchise history landed a true ACE starter that fronted the D-backs rotation for years

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Corbin Burnes is interviewed by the media at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sept. 29, 2025.

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Examining the track record of other Tommy John surgery returnees helps set reasonable expectations for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Apr 14, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Sports agent Scott Boras talks on a cell phone before a game between the Colrorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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While the Arizona Diamondbacks stand to receive compensation for Zac Gallen, that value could be undermined by his agent's tactics

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene (21) watches from the dugout in the eighth inning of the MLB National League Wild Card Game 2 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. The Reds were eliminated from the postseason with an 8-4 loss to the reining World Series Champions La Dodgers.

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The outstanding starter could be on the trade block, but the cost for Arizona would be sky high.

Sep 17, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) throws against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

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The free agent starter has an injury history, but is an ace-level arm when healthy.

Oct 4, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (middle) reacts after hitting a three-run home run to drive in shortstop Ketel Marte (4) and outfielder David Peralta (6) against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of the 2017 National League wildcard playoff baseball game at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher/The Arizona Republic via USA TODAY NETWORK

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The numbers are surprisingly close.

Jun 27, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (7) celebrates with teammates Geraldo Perdomo (2) and Ketel Marte after hitting a three run home run in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

Four position player stars are the foundational building block the Arizona Diamondbacks must count on once again.