Overview
- The Diamondbacks designated outfielder Jesús Sánchez for assignment on Saturday to open a 40-man spot after Gabriel Moreno left Friday’s game with a tender left hamstring.
- Manager Torey Lovullo said Moreno is expected to be in the lineup as the designated hitter tomorrow while veteran James McCann will handle catching duties behind the plate.
- Arizona plans to call up an extra catcher from Triple-A with reporting identifying Adrián Del Castillo as the likely option to serve as McCann’s backup.
- Sánchez was claimed off waivers from Toronto on Sept. 14 and is therefore ineligible for a postseason roster; he had two hits in 16 plate appearances with Arizona and is expected to clear waivers and be released.
- The quick roster shift highlights how late-season injuries and MLB waiver and postseason rules force teams to prioritize catcher coverage and roster flexibility during a tight wild-card chase one game behind Philadelphia while holding the tiebreaker.