The Diamondbacks designated Fairchild for assignment Tuesday, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

EDGE Analysis

Arizona removed Fairchild from the 40-man roster to clear a spot for reliever Jacob Webb, whom the Diamondbacks claimed off waivers from Atlanta in a corresponding move. After failing to win a spot on the Diamondbacks' Opening Day roster as a reserve outfielder, Fairchild had gotten off to a slow start at Triple-A Reno to begin the season, hitting .162 while striking out in 34.9 percent of his plate appearances.