MLB Pipeline 🤖Jose Fernandez already impressed the #Dbacks during his first big league camp.
The shortstop took it one step further during Spring Breakout: https://atmlb.com/4lEZN3C
FantasyPros 🤖Brandon Pfaadt to open season in Diamondbacks rotation http://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/news/575406/brandon-pfaadt-to-open-season-diamondbacks-rotation-.php?mp_feature=news&mp_platform=x&mp_sport=MLB via @[email protected] #DBacks
Michael Soroka to open season in Diamondbacks rotation http://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/news/575405/michael-soroka-to-open-season-diamondbacks-rotation-.php?mp_feature=news&mp_platform=x&mp_sport=MLB via @[email protected] #DBacks
Merrill Kelly (back) to begin season on IL http://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/news/575404/merrill-kelly-back-to-begin-season-on-il.php?mp_feature=news&mp_platform=x&mp_sport=MLB via @[email protected] #DBacks
Merrill Kelly (back) to begin season on IL - Merrill Kelly News
Kelly has been limited to only two appearances this spring due to back pain, with the first of those not coming until March 13. The plan is for the veteran righty to continue working up to full strength in the early portion of the season. After being traded to Texas at last year's July deadline, Kelly returned to the Diamondbacks on a free-agent deal this past December. Brandon Pfaadt and Michael Soroka will begin the season in the Arizona rotation.
Eduardo Rodriguez to start third game of season for Arizona http://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/news/575403/eduardo-rodriguez-to-start-third-game-season-arizona-.php?mp_feature=news&mp_platform=x&mp_sport=MLB via @[email protected] #DBacks
Ryne Nelson to start second game of season for Arizona http://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/news/575402/ryne-nelson-to-start-second-game-season-arizona-.php?mp_feature=news&mp_platform=x&mp_sport=MLB via @[email protected] #DBacks
Lourdes Gurriel (knee) won't appear in Cactus League game http://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/news/575307/lourdes-gurriel-knee-wont-appear-cactus-league-game.php?mp_feature=news&mp_platform=x&mp_sport=MLB via @[email protected] #DBacks
Jorge Barrosa options status gives him Opening Day edge http://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/news/575305/jorge-barrosa-options-status-gives-him-opening-day-edge.php?mp_feature=news&mp_platform=x&mp_sport=MLB via @[email protected] #DBacks
Jorge Barrosa options status gives him Opening Day edge - Jorge Barrosa News
The other candidates for those spots are Tim Tawa, Jacob Amaya and Ildemaro Vargas, with Amaya and Vargas both non-roster invitees who would require Arizona to clear 40-man roster space. Barrosa is also in line to provide outfield depth while Lourdes Gurriel (knee) works his way back.
Kade Strowd optioned to Triple-A Reno after rough spring http://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/news/575282/kade-strowd-optioned-to-triple-a-reno-after-rough-spring.php?mp_feature=news&mp_platform=x&mp_sport=MLB via @[email protected] #DBacks
Kade Strowd optioned to Triple-A Reno after rough spring - Kade Strowd News
The Diamondbacks optioned Strowd to Triple-A Reno Friday despite being without A.J. Puk (elbow) and Justin Martinez (elbow) to begin the season. He could return to the big-league bullpen if he reestablishes his form in the minors.
Demetrio Crisantes set to open season at Double-A Amarillo http://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/news/574768/demetrio-crisantes-set-to-open-season-double-a-amarillo.php?mp_feature=news&mp_platform=x&mp_sport=MLB via @[email protected] #DBacks
