Injuries & Moves: Cecconi optioned among roster moves
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March 18: RHP Slade Cecconi, RHP Corbin Martin, LHP Blake Walston optioned to Triple-A Reno; OF Kyle Garlick reassigned to Minor League camp
The competition for the No. 5 spot in the D-backs' rotation is now narrowed down to Ryne Nelson, Tommy Henry and Bryce Jarvis. Per manager Torey Lovullo, Cecconi will pitch “bulk innings” in Reno, but whether that’s as a starter or piggybacked with another starter remains to be seen.
INJURY UPDATES
C Gabriel Moreno (lower back tightness)
Expected return: March 18
Moreno was scratched from the starting lineup on March 14 with lower back tightness. The injury was not believed to be serious or keep him out for a prolonged period of time. (Last updated: March 17)
LHP Kyle Nelson (groin)
Expected return: March 18
Nelson tweaked his groin on March 12 and was scratched from a scheduled Spring Training appearance the following day. Manager Torey Lovullo said Nelson should miss only a few days and that his Opening Day availability is not in doubt. (Last updated: March 17)
SS Geraldo Perdomo (lower half soreness)
Expected return: March 19
Perdomo tweaked his lower half on a slide in his last game on March 11. The Diamondbacks gave him a couple of days off to bounce back. (Last updated: March 17)
60-day IL
RHP Drey Jameson (right elbow inflammation)
Expected return: 2025
Jameson underwent Tommy John surgery last September and per manager Torey Lovullo he is expected to miss the entire 2024 season. (Last updated: Feb. 15)