This is a slight change from the previously-announced lineup, which originally had Nick Ahmed starting at short. As I type, we’ve waiting word from Torey Lovullo on the reason for this. Also of note, this afternoon is the first time we will see pitchers hit in Cactus League play, and who better to do it than MadBum?
Roster movies
The Arizona Diamondbacks made 5 roster moves and have 46 players in camp.
Optioned to Triple-A Reno:
- RHP J.B. Bukauskas
- OF Stuart Fairchild
- INF Geraldo Perdomo
- RHP Corbin Martin
Reassigned to Minor League camp:
- INF Seth Beer
This set does include the first genuine surprise of spring, with Bukauskas having been light-out in his appearances so far.