6 months agoArizona Diamondbacks starting pitching prospect
Yilber Diaz is set to rejoin the major-league roster, according to Jesse Friedman of PHNX Sports. In a corresponding move, the Diamondbacks will option right-handed pitcher
Slade Cecconi to Triple-A. The 24-year-old got a brief look at the major leagues earlier this summer and held a modest 4.05 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and an 8:14 BB:K ratio across 20 innings. In his past 28 1/3 innings at Triple-A Reno, Diaz has posted a solid 3.18 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and a 9:35 BB:K ratio. The No.6 ranked prospect in the Arizona system could be worth a flier in deeper leagues as he has flashed strikeout upside in the past.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Jesse Friedman
8 months agoThe Arizona Diamondbacks have demoted starting pitcher
Yilber Diaz to Triple-A Las Vegas. The 23-year-old made four starts for the Diamondbacks and with the exception of one terrible outing, he was very effective, making this a head scratching move. The Diamondbacks do have starting pitchers
Merrill Kelly (shoulder) and
Eduardo Rodriguez (shoulder) working their way back to health, but neither will be available by the time Diaz' scheduled start this weekend would come. For now, it is unknown what the Diamondbacks plan to do with their open spot in the rotation, but it is likely that Diaz could return to the club at some point down the stretch.
--Daniel Burdeen - RotoBallerSource: Milb.com
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