Athletics at Diamondbacks March 20, 2025

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Michel Otanez

Will begin season on injured list

PSacramento Athletics

March 20, 2025

Otanez (shoulder) will begin the season on the 15-day injured list, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

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Zack Gelof

X-rays on hand negative

2BSacramento Athletics

March 20, 2025

Gelof is day-to-day after X-rays on his right hand came back negative, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

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CJ Alexander

Falls short of roster spot

3BSacramento Athletics AAA

March 20, 2025

The Athletics optioned Alexander to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

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Listher Sosa

Suspended 80 games

PArizona Diamondbacks AAA

March 20, 2025

Sosa received a 80-game suspension Thursday after testing positive for Methandienone, which is a performance-enhancing substance, Jessica Kleinschmidt of TheComeback.com reports.

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Zac Gallen

Named Opening Day starter

PArizona Diamondbacks

March 20, 2025

Gallen will start Opening Day, March 27 against the Cubs, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

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Randal Grichuk

Back in action Thursday

OFArizona Diamondbacks

March 20, 2025

Grichuk (ankle) will start in left field and bat third in Thursday's Cactus League game versus the Athletics.

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Jordan Montgomery

Drawing interest from other teams

PArizona Diamondbacks

March 20, 2025

The Diamondbacks are fielding interest from other teams about a possible trade involving Montgomery, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports reports.

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Joe Mantiply

Added to closer mix

PArizona Diamondbacks

March 20, 2025

In discussing Arizona's closer role, manager Torey Lovullo mentioned Mantiply as someone that could get save opportunities, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. "I don't want to dismiss Joe Mantiply," Lovullo said. "He's really good against lefties. So I don't know what the answer is, but I'll probably go more matchup based for right now until it's the right time to make that decision."

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Kevin Ginkel

Team closer in limbo

PArizona Diamondbacks

March 20, 2025

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo may hold off on naming a closer prior to Opening Day, which means Ginkel remains an option to earn saves during the regular season, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

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A.J. Puk

No closer named yet

PArizona Diamondbacks

March 20, 2025

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo may not name a closer before the start of the regular season, leaving Puk, Justin Martinez and Kevin Ginkel as candidates to earn saves, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

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