PHOENIX – Could Tyler Locklear, one of the newest members of the D-Backs, be the answer for the future at first base for the Arizona Diamondbacks?
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Diamondbacks’ Tyler Locklear (28) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field on Aug. 4, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Newcomer Tyler Locklear had a big moment on Monday night as he hit his first home run of the season and his first homer as a member of the Diamondbacks.
Tyler Locklear smashes a solo home run to left field 393 feet!
That is Locklear’s first homer of the season, and as a member of the Diamondbacks!
The @Dbacks take a 3-1 lead over the @Padres in the third inning!
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— Burn City Sports (@BurnCitySports) August 5, 2025
How did the Arizona Diamondbacks fans feel about Locklear after his first real big moment in a D-backs uniform?
TYLER LOCKLEAR’S 1ST HOMER AS A DBACK. LETS GOOOO LOCKYYYYY!
(It’s still really weird seeing 28 & it not being Geno tho) pic.twitter.com/MaUwaXypeh
— Dalton Feely (@dfeely14) August 5, 2025
I’m happy for Tyler Locklear, and regardless of the next five years, the trade was still the right decision.
— Jage (@thejagepage) August 5, 2025
Tyler Locklear’s first home run was a work of art. pic.twitter.com/ASXdrbhw1B
— Neil Kucera (@NWKMF) August 5, 2025
So Tyler Locklear is AWESOME 🔥
pic.twitter.com/iz6Z8EkGkP— Justin Martinez Enthusiast (@JMartEnthusiast) August 5, 2025
Recently, before the MLB trade deadline, the Diamondbacks traded Eugenio Suárez to the Seattle Mariners, and recieved Locklear in the deal with two other prospects. The Snakes earlier made a deal that would send Josh Naylor to the Mariners as well, therefore Arizona needed another first baseman. Naylor signed a one-year deal with the D-Backs this most recent off-season after the Arizona Diamondbacks lost Christian Walker to free agency, as he signed with the Houston Astros.
Aug 4, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA;Â Diamondbacks’ first base Locklear (28) breaks his bat against the San Diego Padres in the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Tyler Locklear’s upside for the D-Backs:
One thing the Diamondbacks are looking to do is build a young core surrounding their two stars, Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll. But how does Locklear fit into this equation? Is he the answer at first base for the Diamondbacks for the future, or is he just a prospect that the Diamondbacks are willing to give some playing time to see if he takes another step at the major league level?
Diamondbacks’ Locklear (28) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field on Aug. 4, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
It is too early to tell, though if Locklear continues to have excellent plate awareness and bring his power to the D-Backs lineup, there is a very good chance that his name could be next up in line shortly.
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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
