Nolan Arenado Scratched From Diamondbacks Lineup as Precaution

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Nolan Arenado Scratched From Diamondbacks Lineup as Precaution

Arenado was scratched from Arizona’s lineup against Seattle at T-Mobile Park for “precautionary reasons,” Nick Piecoro reported, one day after Muñoz hit him on the elbow. Lovullo initially downplayed that scare, saying the pitch struck a nerve area. The veteran has also dealt with groin and leg knocks. Rookie Jose Fernandez replaced him at third after a 3-for-5 Friday.

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