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Nolan Arenado to undergo MRI for left injury

8/17/2026

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Summary

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Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado exited the Aug 14, 2026 game with left trunk discomfort.
Arenado had hit two solo homers in the previous night’s 10-3 win over Atlanta, his first 20-homer season since 2023.
Arenado will undergo an MRI on Aug 12, 2026 to assess the injury.
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo warned that losing Arenado could hurt the team’s wild-card chase.

History

Historical Context

In 2001, the Arizona Diamondbacks captured the World Series by beating the New York Yankees 4–3, with pitchers Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling sharing MVP honors. In August 2026, first-base star Nolan Arenado exited with back discomfort, and manager Torey Lovullo warned the playoff race may again hinge on the rotation, echoing the 2001 reliance on star pitchers.

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Story summary

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado exited the Aug 14, 2026 game with left trunk discomfort.
Arenado had hit two solo homers in the previous night’s 10-3 win over Atlanta, his first 20-homer season since 2023.
Arenado will undergo an MRI on Aug 12, 2026 to assess the injury.
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo warned that losing Arenado could hurt the team’s wild-card chase.

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