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Diamondbacks promote LuJames Groover while optioning Jose Fernandez

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 12:21 AM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Diamondbacks promote LuJames Groover while optioning Jose Fernandez

Summary

The Arizona Diamondbacks promoted infielder LuJames Groover from Triple-A Reno on June 6, 2026, in a roster move ahead of their series against the Washington Nationals. Groover, 24, has been a standout in the minors, batting.322 with 39 RBIs and an.873 OPS this season. The Diamondbacks also optioned infielder Jose Fernandez back to Triple-A and designated right-handed pitcher Taylor Rashi for assignment. Groover's call-up represents the team's strategy of leveraging their farm system to address injuries and inconsistent performances, marking him as the fourth prospect to be promoted this season.

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Status Watch

•LuJames Groover promoted from Triple-A Reno.
•Jose Fernandez optioned back to Triple-A.
•Taylor Rashi designated for assignment.
•Groover has not committed an error in 134 innings at first base.
•He is the fourth prospect called up by the team this season.

Latest Updates

12:21 AMYahoo Sports — Another Diamondbacks prospect gets the call, Arizona promotes LuJames Groover

What they're saying

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PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks continue to lean on youth as they make roster moves ahead of their next series against the Washington Nationals. The club announced it is promoting top infield prospect LuJames Groover from Triple-A Reno while optioning infielder Jose Fernandez and designating right-handed pitcher Taylor Rashi for assignment.
— Yahoo Sports

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