Major League Baseball

D-backs option 1B Allen to Reno, roster set

Published Mar. 30, 2011 7:48 p.m. ET

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The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned first baseman Brandon Allen and reliever Esmerling Vasquez to Triple-A Reno on Wednesday to finalize their opening day roster.

The team outrighted infielder Tony Abreu and released reliever Carlos Rosa for the purpose of selling him to a Japanese team.

Allen, who also can play in the outfield, had been in a three-way competition with Russell Branyan and Juan Miranda at first base. Branyan, who had a big spring, made the opening roster with Miranda.