Diamondbacks’ Inciarte lands on 15-day DL, Dorn recalled from Reno

Jun 16, 2015, 11:00 AM | Updated: 11:00 am

Though the Arizona Diamondbacks would win Monday’s contest in Los Angeles versus the Angels, the team would lose one of their most energetic players to injury.

In an attempt to beat out a throw to first base in the first inning, right fielder Ender Inciarte would pull up lame, clutching the back of his left leg in pain and grimacing in a way that let you know it was a touch more than a minor tweak.

D-backs manager Chip Hale said Monday that Inciarte was headed straight to the disabled list following Monday night’s game.

The injury has been officially called a strained left hamstring; an injury that’s far from crippling, but one that will take plenty of time and patience as Inciarte looks to recover.

“We don't think it's really bad but his legs are really important to him so we want to play it safe with Ender.” — Chip Hale

— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) June 16, 2015

Arizona announced Tuesday that they had recalled outfielder Danny Dorn from Triple-A Reno to take Inciarte’s place.

#Dbacks place Ender Inciarte on the 15-day DL with a strained right hamstring and recall outfielder Danny Dorn from the Triple-A Reno @Aces.

— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) June 16, 2015

Dorn, who made his major league debut on April 21 against the Texas Rangers, went 3-for-9 with a double and two RBI in an earlier major league stint this season.

Dorn is hitting .426 with four home runs and 25 RBI in 39 games for Triple-A Reno this season.

The good news for the D-backs is they appeared to fare just fine without the services of Inciarte in Monday night’s win. Though David Peralta would go 0-for-4 after Hale moved him from left field to right, the D-backs did get an unexpected lift from Cliff Pennington, who spends most of his time in the Arizona infield but was forced to left field with Yasmany Tomas already penned in as the team’s designated hitter.

In Inciarte’s place, Pennington rose to the occasion, going to 2-for-3 with an RBI bunt single that provided an insurance run for the D-backs in the ninth inning after throwing out a greedy Erick Aybar in the sixth inning. Making Pennington’s day even more memorable was the fact it was his 31st birthday.

Baseball is my life and i know everything happens for a reason. I'm already counting the days to get back on the field!

— Ender Inciarte (@Enderdavid18) June 16, 2015

Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt, left, dives back to second base, as Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar catches the ball on a pick-off attempt during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, June 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, June 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, June 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver throws to the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, June 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt watches his three-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, June 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt, right, celebrates his three-run home run that scored A.J. Pollock, left, and Welington Castillo, as Los Angeles Angels catcher Carlos Perez, second from left, waits during the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, June 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed, right, leaps after making the relay to first for a double play. after forcing out Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout, left, at second, on a ball hit by Albert Pujols during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, June 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver, right, looks away as Arizona Diamondbacks' Yasmany Tomas rounds third after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, June 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Yasmany Tomas, left, heads to the dugout after hitting a solo home run, with Los Angeles Angels catcher Carlos Perez, right, looking away, during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, June 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Los Angeles Angels catcher Carlos Perez, right, tags out Arizona Diamondbacks' Cliff Pennington, who tried to score from second base on a single by Paul Goldschmidt during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, June 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray throws to the Los Angeles Angels during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, June 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Chris Owings lands on Los Angeles Angels' Johnny Giavotella after making the relay to first to get Carlos Perez for a double play during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, June 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout hits a two-run double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, June 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Los Angeles Angels catcher Carlos Perez, left, takes in the throw from right field, as Arizona Diamondbacks' Nick Ahmed scores on a sacrifice fly by A.J. Pollock during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, June 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Nick Ahmed signals to the umpire that he is safe, sliding past the tag of Los Angeles Angels catcher Carlos Perez on a sacrifice fly by A.J. Pollock, during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, June 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Cliff Pennington, left, leaps in celebration next center fielder A.J. Pollock, with right fielder David Peralta (6) nearby, after the Diamondbacks defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 in a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, June 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Addison Reed follows through on a delivery during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, June 15, 2015. The Diamondbacks won 7-3. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout dives but is unable to connect on a catch during a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Angel Stadium, Monday, June 15, 2015 in Anaheim, Calif. (Matt Masin/The Orange County Register via AP)

Los Angeles Angels' Jered Weaver watches the game from the dugout during a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Angel Stadium, Monday, June 15, 2015 in Anaheim, Calif. (Matt Masin/The Orange County Register via AP)

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout reacts to being called out during a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Angel Stadium, Monday, June 15, 2015 in Anaheim, Calif. (Matt Masin/The Orange County Register via AP)

Los Angeles Angels' Carlos Perez heads toward first base, but gets called out during a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Angel Stadium, Monday, June 15, 2015 in Anaheim, Calif. (Matt Masin/The Orange County Register via AP)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Robbie Ray against the Los Angeles Angels during a baseball game Monday, June 15, 2015 in Anaheim, Calif. (Matt Masin/The Orange County Register via AP)

Los Angeles Angels' Jered Weaver pitches during a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Angel Stadium, Monday, June 15, 2015 in Anaheim, Calif. (Matt Masin/The Orange County Register via AP)

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