The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired infielder Grae Kessinger from the Houston Astros in exchange for minor league pitching prospect Matthew Linskey, The Athletic’s Chandler Rome reported on Tuesday. The D-backs made the move official Wednesday, adding him ...

The Diamondbacks acquired infielder Grae Kessinger from the Astros in exchange for minor league right-hander Matthew Linskey.

Shipped to Arizona

Former Ole Miss infielder Grae Kessinger is leaving Houston for a new chapter in his MLB career. The Astros have traded Kessinger to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league right-hander Matthew Linskey, according to multiple reports.

PHOENIX — The Diamondbacks have added infielder Grae Kessinger following a trade with the Astros that sent pitcher Matthew Linskey to Houston. Kessinger, 27, has played shortstop, third base and second base. In 2024 Kessinger appeared in 22 games for the Astros, primarily as a pinch runner or defensive replacement.

In a minor move that could have a big impact on the Opening Day roster for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Chandler Rome on X reported that the D-backs have acquired utility player Grae Kessinger in ...

The D-Backs are acquiring infielder Grae Kessinger ... designated Kessinger for assignment before the holiday break as the corresponding move for the Christian Walker pickup. Arizona had a ...

Kessinger is a light-hitting infielder that has typically played second and third base. In 2023, he played in 26 games and hit .200 with a .614 OPS and 70 OPS+. However, he got into just 22 games ...