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People hike through the red rock landscapes of Munds Mountain Wilderness in Sedona, Arizona. This scenic area, known for its dramatic formations and desert views, is part of the Coconino National Forest. (Photo by Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images
Today’s Lineups
NATIONALS | DIAMONDBACKS |
|---|---|
| James Wood – RF | Ketel Marte – 2B |
| Luis Garcia – 1B | Ryan Waldschmidt – LF |
| Jose Tena – DH | Corbin Carroll – RF |
| CJ Abrams – SS | Nolan Arenado – 3B |
| Daylen Lile – LF | LuJames Groover – 1B |
| Jorbit Vivas – 3B | Geraldo Perdomo – SS |
| Dylan Crews – CF | Tommy Troy – DH |
| Drew Millas – C | Aramis Garcia – C |
| Nasim Nunez – 2B | Jorge Barrosa – CF |
| Foster Griffin – LHP | Merrill Kelly – RHP |
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Roster moves
The Arizona Diamondbacks made the following roster moves. The D-backs’ 40-man roster is at 40.
- Selected INF LuJames Groover (No. 16) from Triple-A Reno
- Optioned to Triple-A Reno: INF Jose Fernandez
- Designated for assignment: RHP Taylor Rashi
And right into the starting line-up at first-base tonight goes Groover. He was drafted by the D-backs in the second-round (#48 overall) of the 2023 draft, out of North Carolina State University, and is immediately one of my favorite D-backs because he shares my birthday of April 16 [S’funny, we never had a D-back born that day before this year, but there are two in tonight’s starting line-up, in Groover and Nolan Arenado] He was an Futures All-Star last season, and in 56 games this year for the Triple-A Reno Aces, has a line of .322/.421/.452 for an .893 OPS. Almost as many walks (37) as K’s (43), but only three HR – which in Reno means basically zero power.
It marks the end – for now – of the Fernandez saga. Jose had one of the all-time greatest debuts as a Diamondback, homering twice and driving in four runs on March 31st against Detroit. But it has almost all been downhill since then. Over 54 games since, he has hit .242/.278/.304 for a mere .582 OPS. However, Fernandez is still only 22 years old – almost eighteen months younger than Groover. He’ll go to Triple-A for what’s basically the first time, having played just one game there before being called up the big leagues. I’d not be at all surprised to see him back with the D-backs at some point down the line.
To make room for Groover on the 40-man roster, the team designated Rashi for assignment. To be fair, he turned 30 in January, and it’s not often 29-year-old debutants in MLB stick around. He did win his debut this year, pitching a scoreless 10th inning against Atlanta. But he got roughed up by the Orioles, leading to a quick ticket back down to Reno. His numbers there have actually been very good, with a 1.03 ERA across 26.1 innings, and just one home-run allowed. The K:BB of 26:12 isn’t so impressive though. Perhaps he’ll make it through waivers, and we’ll be able to keep him around the organization.
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