The Diamondbacks are considering rearranging the alignment of their outfield, potentially having left fielder David Peralta and right fielder Yasmany Tomas trade places, manager Chip Hale said Friday.
“We’re definitely talking about it,” Hale said. “(Outfield coach) Dave McKay and I, (General Manager Dave Stewart) and (Chief Baseball Officer) Tony (La Russa), we think it might be best to switch them around.”
With last year’s right fielder, Ender Inciarte, traded to the Atlanta Braves, the Diamondbacks likely will be taking a step back at the position defensively. Inciarte was a dominant corner outfielder, even winning a Fielding Bible Award for his defensive prowess.