Pitching matchups for Monday's opening game of Diamondbacks-Rockies series at Chase Field
The Arizona Diamondbacks' homestand continues with a four-game set against the Colorado Rockies, which starts with a Memorial Day matinee Monday at 1:10 p.m. The game can be seen on Bally Sports Arizona. Return here for news, updates and more.The Diamondbacks reinstated prospect Kristian Robinson from the restricted list on Monday and optioned him to Low-A Visalia, restarting the highly regarded outfielder’s professional career after a 3 1/2-year interruption.
Robinson, 22, has not played in an official minor league game since the end of the 2019 season due to the legal fallout stemming from anHe is expected to be in the lineup for Visalia’s next game, scheduled for Tuesday night at Lake Elsinore.At the time of the incident, Robinson was rated among the Top 100 prospects in baseball. He is an athletic outfielder with power and speed. In 291 plate appearances split between short-season ball and Low-A, he hit a combined .282/.368/.
Robinson has been able to participate in baseball activities at Salt River Fields, including playing in extended spring training games, but has been unable to appear in official games due to his visa status. HeMonday’s move officially makes Robinson an active member of the club’s 40-man roster, meaning the club had to free up a spot for him. To do so, the Diamondbacks designated right-hander Peter Solomon for assignment.Diamondbacks RHP Ryne Nelson vs. Rockies RHP Karl Kauffmann .
Nelson turned in a strong start against the Phillies last week, giving up just one run in six innings, with no walks and four strikeouts. In four starts this month he owns a 3.00 ERA with six walks and 17 strikeouts in 21 innings. … Nelson has pitched more effectively with his fastball of late. Opponents hit .382 off the pitch in the first month of the season, when he averaged 93.9 mph, but have hit .255 against it in May, during which time the pitch has ticked up to 95.2 mph.
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