Brewers at Diamondbacks live updates. Tawa up, Groover out

The Diamondbacks promoted infielder/outfielder Tim Tawa from Triple-A Reno on Sunday, July 5, clearing space by optioning infielder LuJames Groover.

Tawa has been back and forth a couple of times between the majors and Reno this season and has mashed during his time in the minors. In 88 plate appearances with Reno, he owns a .320/.409/.733 line with six doubles, two triples and seven home runs.

Manager Torey Lovullo gave Tawa the start on July 5 at third base but said he could factor into any number of positions going forward, including first base, at which the Diamondbacks have been desperate for production.

Lovullo, in recent days, has expressed a willingness to play the hot hand — or the “king of the court,” as he has put it — and as such, he has Ildemaro Vargas in the lineup for the third consecutive game. Vargas has gone 4 for 8 with a double and two RBIs over the past two days.

Lovullo is giving Pavin Smith the start at first base. Tawa is at third because Lovullo wanted veteran Nolan Arenado to get a day off to “recharge” ahead of the upcoming seven-game road trip. Ketel Marte is serving as the designated hitter.

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As for Groover, Lovullo said he hopes the upcoming stint in Reno will give him a chance to “get his swing back,” and he expects Groover will be better prepared for the next time he is in the majors, not just in terms of the quality of competition but to be better acclimated to the idea of inconsistent playing time.
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Diamondbacks LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (7-2, 2.21) vs. Brewers RHP Brandon Sproat (3-4, 5.28).

At Chase Field: Rodriguez gave up one run in seven innings against the Giants, picking up the win in a 5-4 victory at Chase Field. It was the 10th time in 17 starts that Rodriguez permitted one or zero runs in an outing. … Rodriguez has a 4.44 ERA in five career starts against the Brewers. He last faced them in April, giving up two runs in 4⅔ innings. … He has had trouble with 2B Brice Turang, who is 6 for 10 with two doubles in his career vs. Rodriguez. … Sproat came to the Brewers as part of the RHP Freddy Peralta trade in January. … He has turned in a couple of strong starts in a row, giving up a combined two runs in 11⅓ innings with two walks and 17 strikeouts. … He averages 96.7 mph with his fastball. He also throws five other pitches, getting most of his whiffs with his sweeper and curveball.

Monday, July 6: At San Diego, 6:40 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Brandon Pfaadt (1-1, 5.40) vs. Padres RHP Walker Buehler (5-4, 4.61).

Tuesday, July 7: At San Diego, 6:40 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (3-8, 6.36) vs. Padres RHP Randy Vasquez (6-6, 4.71).

Wednesday, July 8: At San Diego, 7:10 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Jose Cabrera (0-1, 4.73) vs. Padres RHP Michael King (5-7, 3.52).

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