D-backs call up Andrew Saalfrank, option Slade Cecconi
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The Arizona Diamondbacks, fighting for a wild-card playoff spot, optioned right-handed pitcher Slade Cecconi to Triple-A Reno and promoted left-handed pitcher Andrew Saalfrank.
Saalfrank, 26, will make his big-league debut with his first appearance for Arizona. He pitched in 44 games this season between Reno and Double-A Amarillo, striking out 93 hitters in just 64 innings.