ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS PLAYER NEWS

Kelly (back) said Sunday that he's optimistic he'll avoid a stint on the injured list and believes that he'll be available to pitch at the back end of Arizona's first through the rotation to begin the regular season, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Holman (finger) is scheduled to make a relief appearance Tuesday in the Diamondbacks' exhibition against Team Mexico, SI.com reports.

Loaisiga (elbow) struck out a batter and allowed one earned run on two hits and one walk over one inning of relief Saturday in the Diamondbacks' 8-5 win over the Angels in Cactus League play.

Sewald allowed one run on one hit and struck out one over one inning in Saturday's spring game against the Angels.

Garcia was taken out of Saturday's Cactus League game against the Angels due to an illness, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Garcia was removed from Saturday's Cactus League game against the Angels with an apparent injury, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Carroll (hand) has resumed baseball activity, Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic reports.

Nelson struck out three over two hitless and scoreless innings in Friday's spring start against Seattle.

Rodriguez allowed three hits over two scoreless innings in Thursday's spring start against the Royals.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Thursday that Pfaadt is being "slow-played" during spring training because of a side issue that popped up over the offseason, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Thursday that Kelly (back) could avoid the injured list and make a start in the second series of the season if he's able to ramp up his throwing "sooner than later," Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Manager Torey Lovullo said Thursday that Mena has been shut down from throwing after aggravating his strained right shoulder, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Tawa went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's spring game against the Dodgers.

Gallen allowed one hit and struck out two over one scoreless inning in Wednesday's spring start against the Dodgers.