With just the Reno Aces season left, the Diamondbacks have made a series of moves. Infielder Blaze Alexander, right-handed reliever Justin Martinez, and catcher Juan Centeno have been promoted from AA Amarillo to AAA Reno. In addition, first baseman Pavin Smith has been activated from the 60-day injured list. Smith was on the injured list after suffering a wrist fracture on July 3rd.
Alexander and Martinez are both Rule 5 eligible this winter, so promoting them both to Reno buys the organization time to evaluate them.
Alexander hit .306/.388/.539 (136 wRC+) in 363 PA with AA Amarillo with 17 doubles, 3 triples, 17 home runs, and 10/16 in stolen bases.