Gurriel Returns, Diamondbacks Face Scherzer

On April 18th, Lorda's Gouriel Jr. is back, with the Diamondbacks after coming off the injured list.

The team reinstated their veteran left-fielder on Saturday, April 18th, right before the second game of a three-game series against the Toronto.

Blue Jays at Chase Field, he's expected to start in left field tonight.

To clear a spot on the 25-man roster, Arizona designated first baseman Luke and Baker for assignment.

This move boosts their lineup as they kick off a homestand against Toronto.

Fans are buzzing about the pitching match-up at 5-10pm.

Diamondbacks' right-hander Zach Galen takes the mound with a 1-1 record and 3.60 ERA.

He'll face Blue Jays veteran Max Scherzer, who's 1-2, with a 9.58 ERA this season.

Galen's been leaning more on his slider lately, getting whiffs over 34% of the time.

Scherzer, drafted by Arizona back in 2006, owns a perfect 9-0 record with a 2.65 ERA in 12 starts against the ASTO.

Diamondbacks.

The series wraps Sunday at 1-10pm, with Ryan Nelson versus Kevin Galsman, then it's an off day before facing the White Sox next week.

Keep an eye on Gouriel, he could spark this Arizona squad right away.

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