Diamondbacks Option Struggling Jake McCarthy to Triple-A Reno

The Arizona Diamondbacks have optioned outfielder Jake McCarthy to Triple-A Reno following a poor start to the season, where he managed just 3 hits in 41 at-bats (.073 average). McCarthy, who had been expected to secure the primary center field role, struggled with making quality contact and saw a decline in his line drive rate, leading to more easy outs. His demotion marks the second time in three years he’s been sent to the minors after early season struggles. In contrast, Alek Thomas has taken over as the main center fielder due to his stronger performance at the plate. The team is expected to recall Jorge Barrosa, who offers defensive versatility and could fill the gap left by McCarthy. The Diamondbacks' overall offensive production from the bottom of their order remains weak, ranking near the bottom of MLB.