Diamondbacks designate Josh Reddick for assignment
The Arizona Diamondbacks designated veteran outfielder Josh Reddick for assignment prior to Thursday's afternoon game against the visiting San Francisco Giants.
Reddick, 34, was batting .258 with two home runs and 21 RBIs in 54 games with the Diamondbacks.
"It's just the direction we were going, wanting to give some of the younger players an opportunity," Arizona manager Torey Lovullo told reporters of the move. "Hopefu