Roster moves
The Arizona Diamondbacks made the following roster moves and have 37 players in camp.
Optioned to Triple-A Reno:
Reassigned to Minor League camp:
Jameson and Curtiss were both players thought possible contenders for a bullpen spot. Indeed, there was some discussion that Jameson could be a closer this off-season, with improved velocity – he touched 98.7 mph in a game on March 1st. But it has been a bit of a struggle in the Cactus League, Jameson allowing eight hits and five walks in 5.1 innings. Curtiss hasn’t missed many bats: like Jameson he has as many walks as strikeouts, albeit only two of each over 5.2 innings. But I would lay good money that both men are going to see major-league action at some point this season.
After Ryne Nelson, we might see RHP Kevin Ginkel, RHP Ryan Thompson, RHP Taylor Clarke, RHP Drey Jameson, RHP Kade Strowd, RHP Isaiah Campbell and RHP Bryce Jarvis. I see Alek Thomas is back at Salt River Fields, after his spell playing for Mexico in the WBC. And speaking of which, you can use this thread to talk about the USA vs. DR semi-final, which kicks off at 5 pm Arizona time. Finally, this game will be on dbacks.tv, and we actually will get a proper Arizona broadcast of proceedings for once, hosted by Steve Berthiaume, alongside Tom Candiotti, with Todd Walsh on the field.
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