Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
In 3-game series opener, Diamondbacks welcome Tigers
TEAM STATS
DET 4.7 R 4.9
.247 AVG .251
198 HR 214
61 SB 121
3.95 ERA 4.49
.241 OAV .252
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Troy Melton DET #52 - P
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Wednesday that Melton has yet to make a Grapefruit League appearance due to general right arm soreness, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Parker Meadows DET #22 - CF
With top prospect Max Clark potentially set to reach Triple-A this year, Meadows may get pushed out of his starting role in center field unless he produces more at the plate, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Merrill Kelly AZ #29 - P
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Wednesday that Kelly (back) will not be ready in time for Opening Day, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Alek Thomas AZ #5 - CF
Thomas started in center field and went 2-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's spring game against Texas.
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