Why are the diamondbacks playing a doubleheader

Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte hamstring could be moving closer to his return. Outfielder Tim Locastro dislocated left pinkie will have his stitches removed on Monday and then "can jump right back into games," according to Lovullo.

Braves right-hander Chris Martin right shoulder inflammation is not expected to need simulated games at the team's alternate training site. Any practice game will come with the team, and manager Brian Snitker said, "He shouldn't need a whole lot if he's healthy. Outfielder Cristian Pache left groin won't return to Atlanta with his exit from the day disabled list on Saturday.

Instead, he was optioned to the alternate training site. The rookie was hitting only. He was struggling mightily when he was here. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.

To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Doubleheaders are rare in baseball these days; few teams schedule them the A's were the last to do so, in ; that was the first scheduled DH since , so they're generally played only when games are postponed for inclement weather.

So why, then, are the Arizona Diamondbacks -- a team with a domed stadium -- playing a doubleheader Wednesday against the Miami Marlins at their home park? Orioles to pick No. Anderson Oct 3, Rotowire Nov 8, See More See Less. Rotowire Nov 4, Rotowire Oct 27, Rotowire Oct 14, Rotowire Oct 7, Rotowire Oct 6, Rotowire Oct 4, Rotowire Oct 3, D-backs, Rockies pointing toward future in season finale Stats Oct 3, Diamondbacks blast Rockies , end losing streak at 5 Stats Oct 3, See More.

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