D-backs activate new pitcher Brett de Geus; option Corbin Martin
Jun 26, 2021, 3:42 PM
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Brett de Geus works against the Colorado Rockies in the eighth inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 3, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
The Arizona Diamondbacks made two roster moves on Saturday by activating pitcher Brett de Geus and optioning pitcher Corbin Martin to Triple-A Reno.
De Geus was claimed by the D-backs after being designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
He has appeared in 19 games this season posting a 8.44 ERA and 1.65 WHIP in 26.2 innings pitched.
He has also recorded 26 strikeouts and 13 walks.
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Martin struggled for Arizona on Friday against the San Diego Padres, giving up back-to-back homers to start the game before getting pulled after recording one out on 25 pitches.
De Geus will wear No. 59 for Arizona.
The D-backs will look to snap the 24-game road losing skid in Game 2 of the three-game set against the Padres in San Diego, with a pitching matchup of Merrill Kelly vs. Dinelson Lamet.
First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. Catch all the action on ESPN 620 AM.
