Fernandez Rests, Diamondbacks Face Braves

0:00It's April 2nd, I'm Cory with the story. This is MLB News Today, driven by AI and built for baseball fans. Arizona Diamondbacks, rookie infielder, Jose Fernandez, the 22-year-old phenom, sits out Thursday night against the Atlanta Braves at Chase field. He played back-to-back games earlier this week, including a monster MLB debut where he smashed two home runs and went three for four in a comeback win over the Detroit Tigers. Fernandez got caught up when designated hitter and first baseman Paven Smith hit the injured list with an elbow issue. Coming off a strong spring training, he showed out big time right away, though Wednesday he wins zero for three but flash-goal glove defense at. First base for the first time this season. Manager Tori LeVulo raved about him after that debut and planned to get him back in their quick, but the staff's giving the kid a breather with. Veterans Nolan Aeronado a third and Carlos Santana at first, plus Gerardo Padomo holding shortstop.

1:01Corbin Carroll slides to designated hitter for a load off his legs with Alex Thomas back in center and Jordan Lawler in left. Fernandez could still pinch hit. His bat has popped and his sprint speed hits 30.2 feet per second right up there with Carroll's wheels. Diamondbacks hand the ball to Rady Ryan Nelson, who's due for bounce back after a tough inning versus the Dodgers last time. He's counter with Ronaldo Lopez, who tossed six strong innings allowing just one run in his season debut. Momentum's building in Arizona should be a good one tonight.