ARLINGTON, Texas — First baseman Carlos Santana, who appeared to be nearing a return from the injured list, had a setback during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno, manager Torey Lovullo said.
Santana “felt a twinge” in the same right adductor/groin area that landed him on the injured list last month. Lovullo said the initial belief is that it is an aggravation of the same injury.
“We pulled him back and he’s in Arizona right now getting reevaluated,” Lovullo said.
The club had been tentatively planning to reinstate him from the injured list during their three-game set in Texas, which begins on Monday evening, May 11, at Globe Life Field.
Santana, 40, has played in only eight games this season, going 2 for 24 (.083) with a double, two walks and eight strikeouts.
He had been likely to return in a reserve role, with veteran Ildemaro Vargas expected to continue to get the majority of the starts at first base, along with Jose Fernandez.
— Nick Piecoro
Jul 1, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Alek Thomas (5) celebrates his two-run home run with shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (27) avoid Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) after forcing him out in the third inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) hits a two-RBI double during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 22, 2023.
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) celebrates after scoring a run against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning in game one of the 2023 World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 27, 2023.
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) slides home to score a run against the San Diego Padres during the tenth inning at Petco Park on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Bell (36), catcher Jose Herrera (11) and shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) pose for a picture after Perdomo hit a home run against the Miami Marlins in the eighth inning at loanDepot Park in Miami on Aug. 21, 2024.
Geraldo Perdomo #2 of the Arizona Diamondbacks watches from the dugout during the third inning of the MLB game against the Los Angeles Angels at Chase Field on June 11, 2024 in Phoenix.
Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo (2) celebrates after hitting the game winning RBI-single to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 in the ninth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sept. 23, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic
Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo (2) celebrates after hitting the game winning RBI-single to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 in the ninth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sept. 23, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic
Apr 8, 2025; Phoenix, Ariz., U.S.; Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo attempts to lay down a bunt against the Baltimore Orioles at Chase Field.
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) slides and steals second base during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 25, 2025.
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) reacts after advancing to third against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on April 27, 2025.
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) runs back to the dugout after getting out in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Chase Field on Sept. 2, 2025, in Phoenix.
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) beats the tag of San Francisco Giants third base Matt Chapman (26) to steal third base during the first inning at Chase Field on Sept. 15, 2025.
Arizona Diamondbacks base runner Geraldo Perdomo (2) is tagged out at home plate by Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (20) at Chase Field in Phoenix on June 1, 2025.
Geraldo Perdomo #2 of the Arizona Diamondbacks reacts after he hit a home run against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning at Oracle Park on Sept. 10, 2025, in San Francisco.
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) steals second under the tag by Atlanta Braves shortstop Nick Allen (2) in the seventh inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on April 27, 2025.
Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo (2) celebrates after hitting the game-winning RBI-single to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 in the ninth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sept. 23, 2025.
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) hits a single in the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, on Aug. 14, 2025.
Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo (2) hits a single against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo (2) hits a single during their Opening Day game against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field in Phoenix on March 27, 2025.
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) points skyward after hitting a grand slam during the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, on July 9, 2025.
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Geraldo Perdomo hits an RBI single in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Chase Field in Phoenix, on May 30, 2025.
Diamondbacks infielder Blaze Alexander (R) hits the helmet of teammate Geraldo Perdomo after Perdomo scored against the Royals in the third inning during a game in Phoenix, at Chase Field on July 5, 2025.
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor (22) celebrates with shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) after hitting a walk-off grand slam home run against the Seattle Mariners in the 11th inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on June 9, 2025.1 / 25
Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Jul 1, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Alek Thomas (5) celebrates his two-run home run with shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Jul 1, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Alek Thomas (5) celebrates his two-run home run with shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Oct 3, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (27) avoid Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) after forcing him out in the third inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) hits a two-RBI double during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 22, 2023.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) celebrates after scoring a run against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning in game one of the 2023 World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 27, 2023.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) slides home to score a run against the San Diego Padres during the tenth inning at Petco Park on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Bell (36), catcher Jose Herrera (11) and shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) pose for a picture after Perdomo hit a home run against the Miami Marlins in the eighth inning at loanDepot Park in Miami on Aug. 21, 2024.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Geraldo Perdomo #2 of the Arizona Diamondbacks watches from the dugout during the third inning of the MLB game against the Los Angeles Angels at Chase Field on June 11, 2024 in Phoenix.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo (2) celebrates after hitting the game winning RBI-single to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 in the ninth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sept. 23, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo (2) celebrates after hitting the game winning RBI-single to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 in the ninth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sept. 23, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Apr 8, 2025; Phoenix, Ariz., U.S.; Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo attempts to lay down a bunt against the Baltimore Orioles at Chase Field.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) slides and steals second base during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 25, 2025.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) reacts after advancing to third against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on April 27, 2025.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) runs back to the dugout after getting out in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Chase Field on Sept. 2, 2025, in Phoenix.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) beats the tag of San Francisco Giants third base Matt Chapman (26) to steal third base during the first inning at Chase Field on Sept. 15, 2025.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks base runner Geraldo Perdomo (2) is tagged out at home plate by Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (20) at Chase Field in Phoenix on June 1, 2025.
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Geraldo Perdomo #2 of the Arizona Diamondbacks reacts after he hit a home run against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning at Oracle Park on Sept. 10, 2025, in San Francisco.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) steals second under the tag by Atlanta Braves shortstop Nick Allen (2) in the seventh inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on April 27, 2025.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo (2) celebrates after hitting the game-winning RBI-single to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 in the ninth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sept. 23, 2025.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) hits a single in the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, on Aug. 14, 2025.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo (2) hits a single against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo (2) hits a single during their Opening Day game against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field in Phoenix on March 27, 2025.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) points skyward after hitting a grand slam during the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, on July 9, 2025.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Geraldo Perdomo hits an RBI single in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Chase Field in Phoenix, on May 30, 2025.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Diamondbacks infielder Blaze Alexander (R) hits the helmet of teammate Geraldo Perdomo after Perdomo scored against the Royals in the third inning during a game in Phoenix, at Chase Field on July 5, 2025.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor (22) celebrates with shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) after hitting a walk-off grand slam home run against the Seattle Mariners in the 11th inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on June 9, 2025.
Diamondbacks at Texas Rangers, 5:05 p.m., Ch. 34
Diamondbacks RHP Michael Soroka (4-2, 4.14) vs. Rangers RHP Nathan Eovaldi (4-4, 4.15).
At Globe Life Field: Soroka, in his most recent start on Wednesday, May 6, rebounded from a disastrous outing in Milwaukee on April 30 when he allowed eight runs in three innings. Against Pittsburgh, he overcame some hard contact early in the game and struck out six with a run allowed on seven hits and two walks in 6 1/3 innings. Soroka is 1-0 against the Rangers in the only start of his career against them. In that start, he threw six scoreless innings. … Eovaldi is the pitcher who started Game 5 of the 2023 World Series, the clinching game for Texas at Chase Field. He is coming off eight innings of work in his last start, with a run allowed on three hits, along with eight strikeouts against the Yankees. Eovaldi has made eight starts in his career against Arizona and is 3-1.
Coming up
Tuesday, May 12: At Texas, 5:05 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (1-3, 4.70) vs. Rangers LHP MacKenzie Gore (2-3, 5.18).
Wednesday, May 13: At Texas, 5:05 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Ryne Nelson (1-3, 5.68) vs. Rangers RHP Kumar Rocker (1-4, 5.01).
Thursday, May 14: Off.
Friday, May 15: At Colorado: Diamondbacks RHP Merrill Kelly (2-3, 7.62) vs. Rockies LHP Kyle Freeland (1-4, 6.00).
What to know about the Texas Rangers
Even after their Sunday, May 10, win against the Cubs, Texas has lost five of its past eight games and eight of 13. The Rangers are 19-21 overall and 9-9 at home. Texas is led on offense by 3B Josh Jung, RF Brandon Nimmo and IF/OF Ezequiel Duran, the Rangers' top hitters for batting average. Former Diamondbacks LHP Jalen Beeks has found a role out of the bullpen for Texas. The Rangers' pitching staff includes two-time National League Cy Young Award winner RHP Jacob deGrom.
— Jose M. Romero
(This story will be updated. Check back soon.)
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Diamondbacks at Rangers live updates. Carlos Santana has setback
