Diamondbacks Option Outfielder Jorge Barrosa to Triple-A Reno

The team opens up a spot on their roster ahead of a six-game road trip featuring the Atlanta Braves and Colorado Rockies.

Apr 1, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jorge Barrosa celebrates after hitting a double in the 9th inning against the New York Yankees for his first career major league hit. | Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The Diamondbacks made a roster move Thursday, optioning outfielder Jorge Barrosa to Triple-A Reno. No other roster moves have been announced at the time of this writing, suggesting more could be in the works.

Barrosa, 23, made his major league debut Monday night, hitting a double to left center in his first career at-bat. In three games, he's made two starts in center field and he's 2-for-10 (.200) with an RBI.

It's possible that Barrosa's 26-man spot goes to fellow outfielder Randal Grichuk. This has since been confirmed by Arizona Sports radio host John Gambadoro.

Randal Grichuk expected to be called up for Arizona before tomorrow's game against Atlanta. Open roster spot after sending Jorge Barrosa to Triple A Reno.

— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) April 5, 2024

Grichuk signed an incentive-laden, one-year deal with the D-backs in February to be an impact bat against left-handed pitching as both an outfielder and designated hitter. He underwent surgery on his right ankle in January to remove bone spurs, delaying the start of his season.

While he didn't recover in time to avoid a stint on the injured list, he was able to start playing rehab games with Reno when their regular season started. He played in four rehab games, including three in the field, going 4-for-14 (.286) with a home run. With a backdate of March 25th, Grichuk would be activated for the first possible game he's eligible to return. The D-backs will likely face Max Fried, Chris Sale, Kyle Freeland, and Austin Gomber on this road trip, so adding another impact bat vs. left-handed pitching will improve their lineup.

The D-backs are also dealing with an injury at the shortstop position, with Geraldo Perdomo leaving Wednesday's game with a right knee issue. After the game, manager Torey Lovullo said Perdomo was considered "day-to-day". There may be more updates with this situation come Friday, when Lovullo addresses the media at Truist Park.