We answer your questions in the first edition of the Inside the Diamondbacks mailbag.
Welcome to the first edition of the Inside the Diamondbacks mailbag. In this article, we answer your questions about the Diamondbacks and their sluggish start to the 2024 season.
"When Alek Thomas comes back and saves the team, what roster moves do you think we'll see the team make to make room?" -@MichaelDSebastWhen Alek Thomas returns, it'll come down to either Pavin Smith or Jake McCarthy to be optioned back down to Triple-A Reno. McCarthy has certainly outplayed Smith this time around, with a .753 OPS to Smith's .647. That said Smith is the only potential backup to play first base in the event of a Christian Walker absence.
The D-backs do have an interesting infield dilemma facing them with regards to Suarez, Perdomo, Newman and Alexander, however. Jack Sommers covered this topic: It's extremely unlikely the D-backs would swing a trade for Zac Gallen this season. If a trade is in play, that would likely mean the team is struggling on a much more significant level than they already are, well below .500.
"Is it time for Justin Martinez and Kevin Ginkel to swap roles? At least until Ginkel returns to form?" -@craiginphoenixThis is an intriguing idea to toy with. Martinez certainly has the makeup and stuff to pitch high-leverage innings for the D-backs. He's allowed just one earned run over 3 2/3 innings with runners in scoring position, and has been generally outstanding, with an 0.59 ERA, 2.80 FIP and 11.15 K/9.
"What grade would you give the Dbacks so far this season? And what needs to happen with this team to improve this grade?" -@MrEd31This team is probably hovering around a C+ at the moment. Obviously, they're significantly injured, but it's more than just circumstantial gripes.
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