D-Backs Select Tim Tawa Joe Elbi

The Diamondbacks added infielder and right-hander to their 40-man roster to keep them out of the Rule 5 draft. Arizonas roster count sits at 37. Tawa, a 25-year-old utility player, was Arizonas 11th-round pick in Ben Rortvedt Jersey 2021. The Stanford product is primarily a second baseman but can bounce around to the corner infield or any outfield spot. The right-handed hitter split the 24 season between Double-A Amarillo and Triple-A Reno. He hit 31 homers with a .279/.349/.519 batting line acro s 613 plate appearances. The power output is surely inflated by his favorable home parks, but Tawas versatility and minor league production could make him a solid bench piece. Elbis, 22, is a starting pitcher who reached Double-A. The Venezuela native combined for 135 1/3 innings of 3.39 ERA ball between High-A and Double-A this year. While his 20% strikeout rate isnt overpowering, he showed solid control with an 8.3% walk percentage. Hell begin the 25 season as minor league rotation depth. Yandy Diaz Jersey