Diamondbacks option struggling OF Jake McCarthy to Reno
The Arizona Diamondbacks demoted slumping outfielder Jake McCarthy to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.
Infielder Emmanuel Rivera was recalled in a corresponding move.
McCarthy, 25, is batting just .143 (9-for-63) with one homer and three RBIs in 22 games with the Diamondbacks. He is 2-for-33 over his last 11 appearances.
Last season, McCarthy impressed Arizona by batting .283 with eight homers, 43 RBIs and 23 stolen bases in