Shelby Miller was forced to play left field in Sunday's 13-inning loss to the Pirates after the Diamondbacks ran out of position players, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Miller was forced to play left field in Sunday's 13-inning loss to the Pirates after the Diamondbacks ran out of position players, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Analysis:

This was clearly a fluke appearance that was forced upon the Diamondbacks when shortstop Nick Ahmed was ejected. Of more importance to Miller and fantasy players is the fact that he will make his start Tuesday after some speculation that his turn would be skipped as the team evaluates his mechanics.