NL West: Josh Bell continues hot streak after trade to ARI
Aug 14 2024
When 1B Josh Bell was acquired from the Marlins at the trade deadline, he was viewed primarily as just a replacement for injured 1B Christian Walker, who hit the IL with a strained left oblique on July 30. The Diamondbacks have not missed a beat with Bell at 1B. He has hit .304/.360/.674 with 3 2B, 4 HR, 8 RBI, and 9 R in 50 PA, helping the Diamondbacks to a 9-2 record since he joined the starting lineup. While Walker is finally symptom-free and has started hitting off a tee, a timeline for his return is not clear. Bell should be penciled into the lineup at 1B and serve as the cleanup hitter for at least the next couple of weeks.
Walker, who has won the last two National League Gold Gloves at 1B, should return to his...
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