Diamondbacks recall Saalfrank, whose 1-year suspension for betting on baseball ended June 5
The Arizona Diamondbacks have recalled left-handed reliever Andrew Saalfrank, who was one of four players whose one-year suspensions for betting on baseball ended on June 5.
Saalfrank's next game will be his first since April 29, 2024, against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He appeared in two games with Arizona last year.
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