SAN DIEGO — The Diamondbacks have not yet settled on a starter for their series opener on Monday against the Atlanta Braves, but indications are prospect Yilber Diaz is drawing strong consideration for the role.
The open spot is the one that belonged to left-hander Jordan Montgomery before he landed on the disabled list with right knee inflammation earlier this week.
Right-hander Cristian Mena was given the first crack at the job but gave up four runs in three innings against the Dodgers on Wednesday night and was sent back down to Triple-A Reno to make room for another bullpen arm, lefty Joe Jacques.