On the day when Torey Lovullo was named manager, general manager Mike Hazen started the wheels.
First, the club claimed left-handed hitting outfielder Jeremy Hazelbaker off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals. Earlier that day, the Los Angeles Angels announced they claimed Arizona right-hander Vicente Campos. The 40-man roster remains at 40.
After spending his first eight professional seasons in the minor-leagues, the 29-year-old Hazelbaker debuted last season, on April 3, for the Cardinals.
Upon his arrival, Hazelbaker’s bat made an immediate impact.
In his first 23 plate appearances, he batted .526 (10-for-19) with two homers and two walks.