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Diamondbacks Add Tucker Barnhart to Roster Ahead of Opening Day

Arizona Diamondbacks Tucker Barnhart during photo day at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 21, 2024.

After releasing Jose Herrera over the weekend, the Arizona Diamondbacks have officially added Tucker Barnhart to their 40-man roster.

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In order to accommodate this addition, Arizona designated 29-year-old RHP Peter Strzelecki for assignment.

Barnhart will serve as the backup to Gabriel Moreno; he originally signed a minor league deal with the D-backs back in January.

Last season with the Cubs, Barnhart played a similar role as he backed up Yan Gomes, appearing in 43 games and posting a .