The Diamondbacks signed infielder Daniel Descalso to a one-year deal on Tuesday, another offseason move aimed at providing balance to a lineup filled with right-handed hitters.
Descalso, a left-handed hitter, is coming off what was perhaps the best offensive season of his career. He posted a .264/.349/.424 slash line for the Colorado Rockies, putting up numbers nearly as good on the road as he did at hitter-friendly Coors Field.
Descalso, a career .242 hitter with a .667 OPS, has played primarily second base, shortstop and third base in his career.
To make room for him on the roster, the Diamondbacks designated infielder Phil Gosselin for assignment.