Diamondbacks' Socrates Brito: Competing for fourth outfielder role

Brito is in the mix for the D-backs' fourth outfielder job this spring.

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Jeremy Hazelbaker and Gregor Blanco are also in camp vying for the job, while it's possible that the team will only keep one of the three outfielders with Chris Herrmann potentially sticking as the 25th man due to his flexibility as a third option behind the plate. Nevertheless, Brito's performance at Triple-A Reno last season included a .294/.322/.439 line with six homers and seven steals in 73 games, while his taste of Arizona included a .179/.196/.358 line in 40 games. With the veteran alternatives at their disposal, the D-backs may elect to give Brito regular playing time at Reno to begin the year with the plan of giving him a promotion if any of the three starters in the outfield succumbs to injury in 2017.