[AZ Central] Diamondbacks, Brandon Pfaadt salvage finale, avoid sweep vs. Mariners - With so many important players out, the Diamondbacks have no choice but to acknowledge the breadth and scope of their injuries, something they are trying to do without knocking their depth and without seeming content with mediocrity. But the reality is there is an element of survival at play at a time when they are without their veteran closer, their everyday shortstop and center fielder and three-fifths of their season-opening starting rotation. “That’s my goal: Yes, we need to keep the train on the tracks,” General Manager Mike Hazen said.
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