The season is barely two days old and the Diamondbacks continue to suffer injures. The newest injury came for important RP David Hernandez, who will likely undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire 2014 season. Hernandez is an important part of the Diamondbacks bullpen, tossing 60+ inning the last three years. Hernandez's trip to the DL marks Arizona's third Tommy John of the year with Patrick Corbin and Matt Reynolds already out.
Losing Hernandez is a major blow to the Diamondbacks
The opening in the bullpen was quickly filled by LHP Nick Maronde, a 24-year old hurler with a scant 11.1 innings of major league experience.
Arizona also optioned SS Didi Gregorious, the loser in the 2B/SS back-up competition, and 2B Grant Green to the AAA Reno Aces. The combination of Aaron Hill, JJ Hardy, Chris Owings, and Brian Roberts figure to take up all of the slots for middle infielders, perhaps a good showing in AAA will earn Green and Gregorious a roster spot in 2014 when Hardy and Roberts depart.
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