Fernandez Debuts, Smith Injured: D-backs Roster Shakeup

0:00It's March 30, I'm Cory with the story, and this is MLB News Today Baseball News powered by AI. The Arizona Diamondbacks just shook up their roster for the home opener against the Detroit Tigers. They called a pot-infield prospect Jose Fernandez from Triple A Reino to the 26-man squad, while sending lefty DH Pavan Smith to the 10-day, injured list with Elbow inflammation. Fernandez, their number 27 prospect, turned heads this spring with a slash line of 280, 308, and 840 in Cactus. Bleak play. The 22-year-old smashed 17 home runs last year in double-A Amarillo, but got option to Triple A anyway for more seasoning he only. Played one game there, going 0-4 on Sunday. Fans and the coaching staff are buzzing about his potential, especially with the D-backs then on left-handed bats. Much hitter Ildemaro Vargas steps in as DH tonight, but this injury highlights their lack of depth on that side.

1:01Smith's elbow has bugged him since spring, though scans show no major damage. He sat out opening night, but came back quick, and this stint looks short-term while they monitor it closely. With Fernandez getting his big league shot so early, keep an eye on how he handles the jump. This could be the start of something big for Arizona's, young core.