Diamondbacks make handful of roster moves, claim IF Christian Walker

The Arizona Diamondbacks got another step closer to forming their Opening Day roster on Tuesday.

In a flurry of moves, the D-backs optioned infielder Ketel Marte to Triple-A Reno, placed outfielder Socrates Brito on the 60-day disabled list and selected the contracts of pitchers Tom Wilhemsen and Jorge De La Rosa.

Also, the Diamondbacks claimed infielder Christian Walker off of waivers from the Cincinnati Reds; to make room for him, the team designated pitcher Evan Marshall for assignment.

The 26-year-old Walker hit .264 with 18 home runs and 64 RBI in 131 games for Triple-A Norfolk last season.

Marshall appeared in 85 games with the D-backs from 2014 to 2016, posting a 4-7 record with a 4.50 ERA.

With the moves, the D-backs’ 40-man roster remains at 40.

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