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)

BY TOM KUEBEL

Arizona Sports

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.

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.

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San Diego Padres starting pitcher Chris Paddack works against an Arizona Diamondbacks batter during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, June 25, 2021, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. reacts in the dugout after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Friday, June 25, 2021, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

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San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr., right, gets the "Swagg Chain" from teammate Tommy Pham (28) after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Friday, June 25, 2021, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

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