In one season with the Diamondbacks organization, infielder Wyatt Mathisen has found a new sense of life.
His defensive versatility and new-found swing captured Arizona’s attention since signing a minor league free-agent deal in 2019. The 26-year-old was added to its 40-man roster and is one of three players on the D-backs’ Taxi Squad for the 2020 season.
During the shortened 2020 season, each MLB team is allowed three Taxi Squad players for every road trip, giving them an immediate option to replace a player that’s injured or suffered COVID-19. The three players must include at least one catcher while the other two slots can be a pitcher or position player.