The Arizona Diamondbacks announced ahead of their Saturday afternoon matchup against the Mariners that 3B Evan Longoria has been placed on the 10-day IL due to a strained lower back.
Longoria, in his 16th season in the MLB, has struggled to find his groove with the D-backs thus far. Despite consistent playing time since April, the 37-year-old veteran has posted a .238 batting average in 2023.
But lately, Longoria has fallen into an even deeper slump, as he is 5/30 in the month of July.