Herrmann's production earning him more at-bats

WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLB Diamondbacks drop series opener to Astros | 1:04 Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale, left-hander Edwin Escobar and catcher Welington Castillo react to Monday's 8-3 loss. 1 of 32WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLB Patrick Corbin talks about his outing vs. Pirates | 1:14 Diamondbacks lefty Patrick Corbin talks about the three-run home run he gave up to opposing pitcher Gerrit Cole in Thursday's loss to the Pirates. Video by Nick Piecoro/azcentral sportsWATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLB D-Backs lefty Robbie Ray takes loss in St. Louis | 1:25 Diamondbacks lefty Robbie Ray had trouble keeping his pitch count down on Saturday against the Cardinals.WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLB Yankees drop Diamondbacks in series finale | 0:43 Manager Chip Hale, right-hander Shelby Miller and right fielder Brandon Drury react to Wednesday's 4-2 loss. Video by Sarah McLellan/azcentral sports.WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLB Diamondbacks rout Yankees in series opener | 0:58 Manager Chip Hale, left-hander Robbie Ray and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt react to the 12-2 win.WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS FROM THE DIAMONDBACKS AND THE MLB Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson can thank his Mom | 1:57 Ken Kendrick shares a story on how Randy Johnson’s mom pushed him towards baseball when he was 8-years-old. Video by Cheryl Evans | azcentral.comCatcher Chris Herrmann wasn’t in the Diamondbacks’ lineup on Monday afternoon. His exclusion was not an easy call for manager Chip Hale.

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