Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Andrew Saalfrank will miss the entire 2026 season after undergoing shoulder surgery, the team confirmed on Monday. The 28-year-old reliever was expected to play a crucial role in the bullpen after posting a 1.24 ERA over 28 appearances last season.

Saalfrank's absence compounds the Diamondbacks' pitching woes, joining relievers A.J. Puk and Justin Martinez on the sidelines. Ace starter Corbin Burnes is also recovering from elbow surgery and expected to return during the summer. The team has not disclosed how Saalfrank sustained the injury, though manager Torey Lovullo plans to address the situation on Tuesday.

The left-hander expressed his disappointment on social media, calling the surgery a "tough pill to swallow." Despite the setback, Saalfrank remains optimistic about his future, acknowledging that "the game of baseball can be a brutal one" while expressing gratitude for the sport's positive moments in his career.