To seek a productive left-handed bat, the Arizona Diamondbacks added veteran outfielder Gregor Blanco to the depth chart.
This off-season, general manager Mike Hazen made it a priority to add a left-handed bat. Blanco is the second bat Hazen has added that hits exclusively from the left side. Blanco signed a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training.
In November, Arizona claimed Jeremy Hazelbaker from the St. Louis Cardinals. Hazen also acquired switch hitter Ketel Marte from the Mariners in a trade that brought over right-hander Taijuan Walker.
Blanco, 33, spent the last five years with the San Francisco Giants.