The Diamondbacks continue to make roster cuts as they approach Opening Day. The team has placed OF Socrates Brito on the 60-Day Disabled List for a dislocation of the ring finger on his throwing hand. They’ve also optioned infielder Ketel Marte to AAA Reno while selecting the contracts of RHP Tom Wilhelmsen and LHP Jorge de la Rosa. That leaves the shortstop and 7th bullpen spot battle left to be decided with 3 games to go. The 40-Man Roster now has 40 players.
Wilhelmsen, a native of Tucson, will pitch for his hometown baseball team. He was arguably the most dominant reliever competing for a roster spot this Spring and could be the primary setup man to start the season.