PT TODAY: Calhoun surgery creates speculative opportunities in ARI lineup

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Diamondbacks | Kole Calhoun to have surgery
Updating a previous story, Arizona Diamondbacks OF Kole Calhoun (knee) will undergo a partial medial meniscectomy on his right knee. It's unknown how much time he will miss.  Source: The Athletic - Zach Buchanan
 
BHQ take: At this writing, it’s not clear how long Calhoun will be out. When asked who would play in Calhoun’s stead, Diamondback Manager Torrey Lovullo literally named eight possibilities. Three of the more interesting names are Pavin Smith, Daulton Varsho, and Tim Locastro. Smith is a 2017 first rounder, who was Arizona’s #5 prospect with a 7B rating in...

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