D-backs’ David Peralta back in lineup for Triple-A Reno

Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta was well on his way to returning to the majors from a back injury but faced a potential setback during a rehab game in Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.

Peralta left the game after fouling a ball off his knee. He walked off under his own power and returned to the lineup Thursday evening.

#Aces lineup vs. @skysox (RHP Wilkerson):
Reinheimer 6
Peralta 9
Haniger 8
Jensen 3
Borenstein 7
Rivero 5
Jamieson 4
Thomas 2
Buschmann 1

— Reno Aces (@Aces) July 22, 2016

Thursday marked the second game for Peralta in Reno. He previously appeared in two outings in the Arizona rookie-ball league before playing two games with Double-A Mobile on Sunday and Monday.

A back injury placed Peralta on the disabled list on June 14, and the Diamondbacks are eagerly awaiting his return. Peralta is slashing .259/.308/.442 for Arizona this season.

Fellow outfielder Chris Owings remains on track to be called up to the D-backs in the next week and was in the lineup Wednesday for the second day in a row before taking Thursday off.

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