SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The D-backs whittled their roster down Saturday, getting a little closer to the final look. Though they've got some heated battles for spots -- particularly in the bullpen -- this round of eight cuts didn't include any big surprises.
Right-handed pitcher Jake Barrett and left-handed pitcher Jared Miller were optioned to Triple-A Reno, while righties Ryan Atkinson, Taylor Clarke, and Taylor Widener were reassigned to Minor League camp along with left-handed pitcher Yuhei Nakaushiro, infielder Kevin Cron, and catcher Michael Perez.