D-Backs promoting 2B Andy Young

[Ronin]

Jon Heyman
@JonHeyman
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D-Backs promoting 2B Andy Young

 

[Ronin]

There aren’t any immediate openings for Young at any of those positions on the Diamondbacks’ depth chart, though he can provide backup at multiple spots and also likely log some DH at-bats. If nothing else, Young can add some pop to a D’Backs lineup that has been inconsistent at best over the team’s first eight games.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/08/diamondbacks-to-promote-andy-young.html

 

[Ronin]

Young will be recalled by the Diamondbacks on Saturday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Young was optioned to Triple-A Reno in March after being added to the 40-man roster during the offseason, but he'll now join the major-league roster for the first time. Under the rules of the 2020 season, the 26-year-old won't accrue an extra year of service time this year since the threshold has passed. Young had a .903 OPS with 29 home runs and 81 RBI in the minors last year, but he'll likely play a depth role at second base, third base and shortstop as he continues to develop in the majors.

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/diamondbacks-andy-young-called-up-by-arizona/

 

[Ronin]

Nick Piecoro
@nickpiecoro
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Young gives the Diamondbacks a right-handed bat off the bench. He was a part of the Paul Goldschmidt trade. Josh Rojas is being optioned.

 

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[BC867]

If he alleviates Ketel having to be our backup Shortstop, as he just was
(he's already played SS and CF in this short season), it might allow him
to be strictly our 2B. A wish he mentioned after last season to no avail.