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Joc Pederson - Getting breather against LHPPederson isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Thursday versus the Phillies.

ImpactPederson will get a chance to rest as the Diamondbacks match up against left-hander Kolby Allard in Thursday's series opener. Ketel Marte will instead serve as Arizona's designated hitter while Kevin Newman picks up a start at second base.

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Corbin Carroll - Sitting against leftyCarroll isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.

ImpactThe lefty-hitting Carroll will retreat to the bench Thursday as southpaw Kolby Allard prepares to start on the bump for Philadelphia. Randal Grichuk will take over as Arizona's right fielder and bat fifth.

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Alek Thomas - Resting against leftyThomas isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Thursday versus the Phillies.

ImpactWith left-hander Kolby Allard slated to throw the first pitch for Philadelphia, the left-handed-hitting Thomas will take a seat to begin Thursday's contest. Jake McCarthy will fill in as Arizona's center fielder and bat second while Thomas rests.

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Luis Frías - Designated for assignmentThe Diamondbacks designated Frias for assignment Thursday.

ImpactJust two days after being optioned to Triple-A upon coming off the injured list, Frias will now lose his spot on the 40-man roster to make room for Andrew Knizner, who was claimed off waivers from Texas on Thursday. Frias has given up seven earned runs in just 6.1 innings in the big leagues this season and owns a 4.88 ERA and 1.46 WHIP through 24 frames with Reno.

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Andrew Knizner - Claimed by SnakesThe Diamondbacks claimed Knizner off waivers from the Rangers on Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Reno.

ImpactKnizner was DFA'd by Texas on Tuesday after posting a .394 OPS in 93 big-league plate appearances. He'll now join the Diamondbacks organization and serve as an organizational depth piece at Triple-A Reno, though his chances of appearing in a game for Arizona are slim. Luis Frias was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

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Yilber Diaz - Goes on Triple-A ILDiaz was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Reno on Thursday with a blister on his right hand, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.

ImpactDiaz is expected to miss just one start with the issue. The young right-hander held a solid 4.05 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 14:8 K:BB in 20 innings covering three starts for Arizona last month, but with Eduardo Rodriguez back and Merrill Kelly's (shoulder) return imminent, Diaz probably wasn't going to be back in the majors anytime soon even if he was healthy.

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