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Dbacks Recap and Notes

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  • Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly: Throwing from 60 feet

    Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Tuesday that Kelly (back) has extended his throwing distance to 60 feet, Alex D’Agostino of SI.com reports.

    The right-hander resumed playing catch over the weekend after being shut down for a week due to mid-back tightness, and he’s now ramping his throwing program back up. Kelly could soon return to throwing bullpen sessions and has a chance to avoid an IL stint to begin the season, if he can avoid any setbacks.

  • Diamondbacks’ Brandon Pfaadt: Set for Cactus debut Wednesday

    The Diamondbacks have eased Pfaadt into things this spring after he had a side issue during the offseason. Pfaadt pitched in a backfields game last week and will progress to an official spring training contest Wednesday. The right-hander is expected to be ready to roll for the beginning of the regular season.
  • Pfaadt (side) will make his Cactus League debut Wednesday against the Athletics, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

  • Diamondbacks’ Michael Soroka: Final start before WBC

    Soroka allowed three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out one over 1.2 innings in Sunday’s spring start against the Guardians.

    Soroka was on the bump for the second time in the Cactus League and lamented to Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic that he was trying to be too perfect with his pitches. That is evidenced by the 25 balls he through among his 47 pitches. This was Soroka’s final outing before leaving camp for the World Baseball Classic, where the right-hander will participate for Team Canada. His eventual role for Arizona — starter or reliever — depends on the health of Merrill Kelly (back).

  • Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll: Making progress

    Carroll (hand) said Sunday that he’s been able to reusme swinging a bat with both hands, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

    Carroll has taken small steps since undergoing surgery Feb. 11 on his right hand. He had previously been swinging only with the left hand, but he has now moved to a two-handed swing. He also shagged fly balls with his hand feeling good enough to catch the ball. Carroll won’t play for Team USA during the upcoming World Baseball Classic but remains optimistic he’ll be ready to go by Opening Day.

  • Diamondbacks’ Kevin Ginkel: Makes spring debut

    Ginkel allowed two hits and struck out two over a scoreless inning in Sunday’s spring game against Cleveland.

    Ginkel made his spring debut in the fourth inning, when some projected members of the Guardians’ Opening Day roster were in the game. He was one of the names mentioned by Arizona manager Torey Lovullo as a potential closer. Along with Ginkel, the manager mentioned Paul Sewald and Ryan Thompson, who pitched the third inning of Sunday’s game.

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