PHOENIX – Recent news has just come out that the Arizona Diamondbacks will be releasing infielder/outfielder Garrett Hampson.
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Apr 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Arizona D-Backs outfielder Garrett Hampson (8) reacts after scoring a run during the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Just a week ago, utility player Garrett Hampson was designated for assignment, and it is now confirmed that he will be on his way to becoming a free agent. Hampson passed through waivers and was unclaimed, and it seems both sides are ready to move on.
#Dbacks INF Garrett Hampson passed through waivers and has now been formally been released from the organization.
Hampson hit .167 in 18 games with Arizona.
— Arizona Diamondbacks | Stats & Info (@DbacksStatsInfo) May 19, 2025
Garrett Hampson signed with the D-Backs in this recent off-season and worked his way into the opening-day starting lineup. So far, in 30 major league at-bats on the season, he’s hitting a .167 batting average with only five hits. The speedy Hampson also has two stolen bases on the season.
Apr 30, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; Arizona D-Backs shortstop Garrett Hampson (8) steals second base with New York Mets second baseman Luisangel Acuna (2) receiving the throw during the third inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
Tawa takeover:
This move shows that Arizona is making moves to bolster its depth in case injuries arise. If anything were to happen, it’s more than just having a guy who can play any position, but rather someone who can bring a presence at the plate.
May 4, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona D-Backs second base Garrett Hampson (8) with second base Tim Tawa (13) and shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) after scoring a run during the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Hampson has proved useful in a ton of different positions for this Arizona ball club and will surely be picked up by a team that might need some help in whatever aspect. It seemed that with the rise of Tim Tawa and the call-up of Jordan Lawler though that Hampson’s days might be numbered. Tim Tawa on the season has a .228 batting average with 18 hits and five home runs.
The D-Backs will now get ready to play against the Dodgers tonight as they begin a three-game series in Los Angeles.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
