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Diamondbacks DFA 9-Year MLB Veteran Pitcher

Diamondbacks DFA 9-Year MLB Veteran Pitcher

Summary

The Arizona Diamondbacks have removed veteran pitcher Zack Littell from their roster. Littell had a short time with the team after signing a one-year contract but was designated for assignment again after a few games.

Key Facts

  • Zack Littell is a pitcher with nine years of experience in Major League Baseball (MLB).
  • He signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks earlier this month.
  • Littell appeared in three games for the Diamondbacks, with a 1-0 win-loss record and a 7.50 earned run average (ERA).
  • Before joining the Diamondbacks, he played for the Washington Nationals in 23 games, with a 7-8 record and a 4.97 ERA.
  • Littell has also played for several other MLB teams, including the Minnesota Twins, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, and Cincinnati Reds.
  • Over his career, Littell has played in 260 MLB games, with a 42-37 record, a 4.11 ERA, and 569 strikeouts.
  • The Diamondbacks also activated pitcher Drey Jamison from the injured list recently.
  • “Designated for assignment” means a player is removed from the team’s active roster and the team has to decide whether to trade, release, or send him to the minor leagues.
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