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Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Cristian Mena, a pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks, has been sidelined all season due to a shoulder injury. He began a throwing program in late April, but it was paused. As of May 16, 2026, he is scheduled to resume his throwing program the following week. He remains without a clear timeline for return to MLB action.
Strengths
- + Resuming throwing program next week
- + No indication of need for surgery
- + Early intervention with rehabilitation program
Weaknesses
- - Has not pitched in 2026 season
- - Throwing program was paused mid-rehabilitation
- - No timeline for return established
- - Shoulder injuries can be chronic for pitchers
- - Extended absence from competition
Injury Status: IL-15 -- Shoulder injury - throwing program paused in mid-April, scheduled to resume late May 2026
About
Cristian Mena is a sp for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Player Overview
Position
SP
Team
Arizona Diamondbacks