SAN FRANCISCO -- At some point the D-backs will need Yasmany Tomas to get regular at-bats, but at least for right now they are content that the Cuban slugger is learning enough just by being in the big leagues.
Tomas was called up last week and has had just three at-bats and played one inning of defense at first base.
"He's on a certain program that we think is going to help him in his progression to being an everyday player," D-backs manager Chip Hale said. "People are having a hard time believing it because he's not getting at-bats every day, which is hard.