PHOENIX -- The Arizona Diamondbacks say they were excited to acquire Taijuan Walker from Seattle in the offseason.
The Diamondbacks will get their first regular-season look at Walker on Wednesday night when they continue a four-game series with the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field.
The Diamondbacks paid a heavy price to get Walker, dealing second baseman Jean Segura, arguably their best player last season.
Still, Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said he was surprised Walker was available.
"I'm not sure why," Lovullo said. "It's not my department.