It turns out the Diamondbacks have made a bunch of moves ahead of this series. Wilmer Flores has a foot fracture and David Peralta’s aggravated shoulder injury hasn’t healed, so they’re both placed on the IL and in their stead and along with the move earlier today to call up rookie mash monster Kevin Cron from Triple-A Reno, outfielder Tim Locastro was also called up.
Batting second tonight is second baseman Ildemaro Vargas, whom the Giants didn’t face last week. He’s hitting .186/.186/.288 in 59 PA this season, which means he’s having a better season than Mac Williamson, who has 53 PA and .