Diamondbacks Make Deal with Houston for Grae Kissinger
In order to make room for former Diamondback Christian Walker, the Astros designated Kissinger for Assignment. The Diamondbacks decided to send towering right-handed minor league reliever Matthew Linskey to the Astros in exchange for the glove-first utility infielder. Kissinger still has two options remaining so will likely fill in as an injury substitute for the Snakes both in the Majors and in Reno.
Kelly Thrilled to Share Rotation with Burnes
Merrill Kelly speaks out about how he learned the team had acquired Corbin Burnes and how he feels about the former Cy Young winner joining the rotation.