PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have reinstated All-Star Geraldo Perdomo from the injured list after the shortstop missed roughly two months with a right knee injury.
The D-backs announced the move on Tuesday, sending first baseman/outfielder Pavin Smith to Triple-A Reno.
Perdomo, 24, played seven games this season before having surgery to repair a torn meniscus. He's a solid offensive player, but his real value comes on defense, where he's outstanding as the team's anchor up the middle.
Perdomo was listed as a starter in Tuesday's lineup, batting ninth against the Los Angeles Angels. He hit .246 last season with six homers, 47 RBIs and 16 stolen bases.
The D-backs — defending National League champions — are looking for a spark as they try to improve on their 31-35 record. The team still has several key players on the injured list, including center fielder Alek Thomas and pitchers Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly and Eduardo Rodriguez.
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The city of Phoenix is home to four major professional sports league teams; The NFL's Arizona Cardinals, NBA's Phoenix Suns, WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and MLB's Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Cardinals have made State Farm Stadium in Glendale their home turf and the Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix is home to both the Suns and the Mercury. The Indoor Football League’s Arizona Rattlers play at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale.
Phoenix also has a soccer team with the USL's Phoenix Rising FC, who play at Phoenix Rising FC Stadium in Phoenix.
The Valley hosts multiple major sporting events every year, including college football's Fiesta Bowl and Guaranteed Rate Bowl; the PGA Tour’s highest-attended event, the WM Phoenix Open; NASCAR events each spring and fall, including Championship Weekend in November; and Cactus League Spring Training for 15 Major League Baseball franchises.