ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS

Diamondbacks option LHP Robby Scott to Triple-A Reno

Mar 24, 2019, 8:52 AM | Updated: 1:00 pm

(Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)...

(Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

(Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Arizona Diamondbacks have optioned left-handed pitcher Robby Scott to Triple-A Reno, the team announced in a press release Sunday.

Scott, 29, was acquired from the Cincinnati Reds on December 30 for cash considerations.

“When you battle this hard as a player and you get down to that final day or two, it kind of stings a little bit,” D-backs manager Torey Lovullo said.

“But Robby took it well and I know that we’ll get a chance to see him back here at the big league level.”

The former Florida State Seminole has three years of MLB experience after being signed by the Boston Red Sox in 2011 after a spell with the Yuma Scorpions, an independent league team.

Scott has posted a career 3.91 ERA with 44 strikeouts and a 1.200 WHIP over his 48.1 career innings. However, 35.2 of those innings came in 2017. The left-hander also never made the playoff roster during his tenure in Boston.

In his eight innings pitched in nine appearances for Arizona this spring, Scott allowed three runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and a 3.38 ERA to go along with a 1.125 WHIP.

The D-backs now have 30 active players left in camp. That number needs to be 25 by opening day on Thursday.

“We have some big decisions to make and we’re finalizing that right now,” Lovullo said.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Manager Torey Lovullo speaks with Corbin Carroll...

Arizona Sports

Roundtable: Expectations, predictions for the 2024 Arizona Diamondbacks

What are the expectations for the 2024 Arizona Diamondbacks? Arizona Sports show hosts and editors make their predictions.

15 minutes ago

Zac Gallen...

Arizona Sports

Diamondbacks agree to TV, cable and satellite channel contracts

The Arizona Diamondbacks will air on linear TV channels as well as streams under an MLB-produced broadcast partnership in 2024.

3 hours ago

Jordan Lawlar, D-backs...

Damon Allred

Diamondbacks shortstop Jordan Lawlar to have thumb surgery

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Jordan Lawlar will have surgery on his right thumb after tearing a ligament, GM Mike Hazen said on Wednesday.

19 hours ago

General shot of Chase Field...

Bailey Leasure

What’s new at Chase Field for the 2024 D-backs season?

The Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 season will see the team debut new food items, enhancements to the ballpark and giveaways.

1 day ago

Bryce Jarvis #40 of the Arizona Diamondbacks throws a pitch during the second inning in the game ag...

Vincent DeAngelis

Bryce Jarvis starting season in long reliever role for Diamondbacks

Twenty-six-year-old Bryce Jarvis will start the 2024 season in a long relief role for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

1 day ago

Jordan Montgomery...

Alex Weiner

Reports: Diamondbacks, LHP Jordan Montgomery agree to terms on contract

The Diamondbacks and big-ticket free agent pitcher Jordan Montgomery agreed to terms on a contract, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. 

2 days ago

Diamondbacks option LHP Robby Scott to Triple-A Reno