Eugenio Suarez
Arizona Diamondbacks • #28 • 3B
- Suarez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday’s spring game against Colorado.Suarez hit his second spring homer and is 8-for-30 with three extra-base hits and five RBI over 30 at-bats. After dealing with a side injury earlier in camp, Suarez told Michael Reynolds of MLB.com that he’s “healthy and ready to go.” He serve as Arizona’s primary third baseman.
- Diamondbacks’ Tommy Henry: Bounces back Henry walked one and struck out three over 3.1 hitless and scoreless innings in Wednesday’s spring start against the Rockies.Henry bounced back from a few rough appearances. He entered the start having allowed five runs in each of his last two outings, which may have set him behind Ryne Nelson for the final spot in the rotation. Wednesday’s turnaround comes after Eduardo Rodriguez was removed from a Cactus League start due to a lat injury, which could temporarily open a second spot in the rotation.
- Diamondbacks’ Eduardo Rodriguez: No MRI yet Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said the medical staff was “encouraged” after examining Rodriguez (lat) on Wednesday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.Rodriguez was removed from Tuesday’s Cactus League appearance with left lat tightness and still felt some discomfort while being examined Wednesday, although it wasn’t as bad. The pitcher has not undergone an MRI at this point, although that’s still possible. The Diamondbacks have not yet ruled Rodriguez out for Opening Day, but a stay on the injured list remains possible even after the positive exam.
- Diamondbacks’ Eduardo Rodriguez: Dealing with lat tightness Rodriguez exited Tuesday’s Cactus League game against the Cubs due to left lat tightness.Rodriguez seemed to be wincing on the mound while warming up ahead of the second inning, and the nature of his injury is now known. The D-backs didn’t specify how severe Rodriguez’s injury is, but the 30-year-old lefty will presumably sit out the Diamondbacks’ next several games to recover.