PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks will option starting pitcher Slade Cecconi after a mixed bag performance against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, according to Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro.
The team has yet to announce the decision nor a corresponding roster move.
Cecconi threw four innings and allowed three earned runs with two walks and three strikeouts in a 7-5 victory over Atlanta. D-backs manager Torey Lovullo said the club considered using an opener but opted to give Cecconi the start. The plan going in was to let Cecconi take on Atlanta’s lineup twice, and he faced exactly 18 hitters.