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Diamondbacks Fill Trade Deadline Gaps With Beeks, Locklear and Prospects

Thursday’s roster changes capped a full 40-man squad ahead of Anthony DeSclafani’s start against the Athletics

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Overview

  • Jalen Beeks was reinstated from the 15-day injured list after recovering from a back issue
  • Tyler Locklear, acquired in the Eugenio Suarez trade, was added to the lineup at first base and slots in as the No. 5 hitter
  • Triple-A Reno lefty Kyle Nelson and infielder Connor Kaiser were selected to fill the vacant roster spots
  • Brandyn Garcia and Tristin English were optioned to Triple-A Reno to make room on the active roster
  • Anthony DeSclafani will replace traded Merrill Kelly in tonight’s rotation while Blaze Alexander takes over third base duties