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Diamondbacks' Jorge De La Rosa: Earns Opening Day roster spot

De La Rosa's contract was purchased by the Diamondbacks on Monday, indicating that he's claimed a spot on the Opening Day roster.

Analysis:

After making at least 24 starts with the Rockies in each of the past four seasons, De La Rosa will transition to a relief role to begin his Diamondbacks career. The 35-year-old, who attended camp as a non-roster invitee, will presumably settle for a long-relief role after he did little to justify higher-leverage duties in spring training. De La Rosa has been tagged for five runs on 11 hits and six walks over eight innings in Cactus League play.

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