Tim Locastro LF FA Sun 7/7/19 3:32 AM
Tim Locastro
LF FA
Locastro started in left field and went 1-for-5 in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Locastro started in place of the injured David Peralta (shoulder), who was placed on the injured list Friday. The left-handed hitting Jarrod Dyson replaced Peralta against a right-hander Friday while it was the right-handed hitting Locastro against another right-hander Saturday. So, judging by the first two games without Peralta, manager Torey Lovullo may not go with a strict platoon to replace the injured left fielder.
Tim Locastro LF FA Thu 7/4/19 7:33 AM
Tim Locastro
LF FA
Locastro entered Wednesday's game after left fielder David Peralta (shoulder) was removed. He went hitless in three at-bats in a 5-4 loss to the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Peralta is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Thursday, so we'll learn more about his status. If he faces an extended absence, Locastro would be the main beneficiary.
Tim Locastro LF FA Tue 6/25/19 7:00 AM
Tim Locastro
LF FA
Locastro went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 8-5 win over the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Per usual, Locastro was in the lineup against a left-handed starter but had his lone hit against right-handed reliever Dylan Floro in the eighth inning, That's when the Diamondbacks plated four runs, including two on Locastro's single that gave Arizona breathing room entering the final frame. The stolen base was Locastro's sixth of the season and first in 18 contests. He showed off his speed when called up in late May, swiping three bags in six games, but he went 17 games without one until Monday.
Tim Locastro LF FA Mon 6/24/19 6:31 AM
Tim Locastro
LF FA
Locastro went 2-for-5 with two RBI in Sunday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Locastro started in center field with Ketel Marte (groin) unavailable and delivered a walk-off single in the 10th, snapping Arizona's six-game losing streak, the last five coming on their home field. He had been getting consistent playing time while David Peralta and Adam Jones were on the shelf, but the at-bats have dwindled since. He could retreat to the bench Monday if Marte, who was available off the bench Sunday, per Julia Stambaugh and Jenna Ortiz of the Arizona Republic, returns Monday when the Dodgers come to town.
Tim Locastro LF FA Mon 6/10/19 3:11 PM
Tim Locastro
LF FA
Locastro is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
With Adam Jones (hamstring) back in the lineup for the series opener in Philadelphia, Locastro will be the odd man out of the outfield mix on the heels of four straight starts. The speedy Locastro could still get the opportunity to split time in center field with Jarrod Dyson, especially if shortstop Nick Ahmed's foot injury results in the versatile Ketel Marte seeing more time in the middle infield.
Tim Locastro LF FA Sun 6/9/19 11:35 AM
Tim Locastro
LF FA
Locastro will start in right field and bat eighth Sunday against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
It's the fourth straight start for Locastro, who snapped out of a 1-for-14 funk over his previous five games with a two-hit performance in Saturday's 6-0 win. Locastro and Jarrod Dyson are essentially fighting for one spot in the everyday lineup, but both could see their opportunities dwindle once Adam Jones (hamstring) returns to action.
Tim Locastro LF FA Wed 6/5/19 10:38 PM
Tim Locastro
LF FA
Locastro started in right field in place of the injured Adam Jones (hamstring) and went 0-for-3 with a run scored in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Jones' injury is not considered serious but could be a 48-hour thing, so Locastro will be in line for at-bats Thursday and possibly Friday.
Tim Locastro LF FA Tue 6/4/19 7:01 AM
Tim Locastro
LF FA
Locastro remained on the Diamondbacks' roster after the team activated David Peralta (shoulder) off the injured list Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Locastro was originally summoned from Triple-A Reno when Peralta was placed on the IL, but he made such a positive impact that he'll stick around for a while longer. In nine games while Peralta was unavailable, Locastro posted a line of .321/.486/.500 with three stolen bases, four RBI and seven runs scored. He came off the bench as a pinch hitter Monday and popped out in his lone at-bat.
Tim Locastro LF FA Sun 6/2/19 2:09 AM
Tim Locastro
LF FA
Locastro went 1-for-1 with a stolen base, an RBI single and a run scored in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Locastro got aboard with a walk in the eighth inning as he pinch-hit for pitcher Zack Godley, coming around to score on a Ketel Marte single. Locastro then walked off with an 11th-inning single to score Kevin Cron. In his last eight games, Locastro has three steals and six runs scored while primarily playing left field in place of the injured David Peralta (shoulder).
Tim Locastro LF FA Sat 6/1/19 5:06 PM
Tim Locastro
LF FA
Locastro is not in the lineup Saturday against the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Locastro will sit after starting four games in a row. He owns a strong .842 OPS in 52 plate appearances this season, but will givw way to Jarrod Dyson in left field Saturday.