Overview
- Paul Sewald returned on a one-year, $1.5 million deal and said he feels healthy after a normal offseason.
- Manager Torey Lovullo declined to guarantee Sewald a bullpen spot or the ninth inning, saying experience gives him a leg up as roles are set by spring performance.
- Right-hander Justin Martinez was moved to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot and is expected to be out until August while recovering from Tommy John surgery.
- Zac Gallen’s $22.025 million contract includes $14 million in deferrals, valuing it at about $18.7 million for tax purposes and leaving Arizona roughly $7.5 million below the first threshold, according to club sources.
- The team named Merrill Kelly the Opening Day starter against the Dodgers.