D-backs recall pitcher Taylor Clarke from Triple-A Reno, option Locastro
Apr 20, 2019, 9:21 AM
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taylor Clarke throws against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a spring baseball game in Scottsdale, Ariz., Sunday, March 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
(AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing in pitcher Taylor Clarke from Triple-A Reno and sending down utility man Tim Locastro after he was called up nearly two weeks ago.
Clarke was rated as the No. 10 prospect in the D-backs system by MLB.com.
He was off to a bumpy start in Reno posting a 1-1 record and 7.36 ERA in three starts. Last season, he went 13-8 with 125 strikeouts in Reno.
Locastro was batting .364 in 11 at bats in his big league stint. He scored four runs, walked twice, stole two bases and was hit-by-pitch three times in just nine games.
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Clarke is 25 years old, while Locastro is 26.
Locastro was originally brought up to replace injured catcher Alex Avila who was sent to the 10-day injured list.
Clarke will wear No. 45 for the D-backs.
