Jul 31
RHP Jon Rauch, acquired July 22, has retired all 10 lefties he has faced since joining the team. RHP Chad Qualls has limited lefties to a .209 batting average, and RHP Juan Cruz to .152. Cruz (left oblique strain) is expected to be activated from the disabled list Friday. The Diamondbacks have not had a left-hander in the bullpen since LHP Doug Slaten (right knee strain) went on the disabled list July 19. Lefties are hitting only .222 off Slaten.
