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Each MLB team’s expected call-ups for roster expansion

By Kyle Franzoni

May 11, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Archie Bradley against the Washington Nationals at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
May 11, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Archie Bradley against the Washington Nationals at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 11, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Archie Bradley against the Washington Nationals at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
May 11, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Archie Bradley against the Washington Nationals at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Arizona Diamondbacks

Despite having one of the youngest rosters in Major League Baseball, the Arizona Diamondbacks have been surprisingly competitive in 2015. With a good, young outfield, a developing pitching staff, and enough veteran leadership to say so, Arizona looks to be on the cusp of making some noise in the next few years. Their September call-up strategy may show some hints as to what to expect from the Diamondbacks next year.

The Dbacks have a trio of top pitching prospects on the cusp of contributing to the big league club in Archie Bradley, Aaron Blair, and Braden Shipley. However, of that group, only Bradley is on the 40-man roster and will likely be the only one of the group to see any time in September. Arizona may instead opt to hold Blair and Shipley until the Arizona Fall League before shutting them down for the year. In Bradley the Diamondbacks have a future ace, but he’s struggled to get things off the ground while suffering from shoulder tendinitis and also getting hit in the head with a line drive earlier this season. Getting him some extra innings during garbage time may help his development and get him ready to head to Spring Training with an eye on the rotation.

In addition to Bradley, Arizona may also give a look to infielder Brandon Drury. Already on the 40-man, Drury has hit a combined .305/.345/.415 with five home runs and 60 RBI across two levels this season. While he doesn’t have a true roster spot in the future, having been blocked by Jake Lamb at third base, there could be room for some at-bats down the stretch, perhaps spelling Lamb or getting some reps at second base behind Chris Owings.

One name that should receive a call-up but most likely won’t is Peter O’Brien. The slugger, acquired from the Yankees in the Martin Prado deal last season, has a Major League bat. However, he also plays in the outfield corners, a position in which Arizona is already struggling to find at-bats for with David Peralta, Ender Inciarte, and Yosmani Tomas already rotating in. With O’Brien not on the 40-man roster, there is no rush to promote him this fall just to have him sit on the bench.

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