BREAKING: Diamondbacks CALL UP No. 1 Prospect Ryan Waldschmidt and DFA Alek Thomas

The Arizona Diamondbacks made a stunning roster move on Friday, calling up top overall prospect Ryan Waldschmidt to the big league club. The corresponding move was equally shocking, as the D-backs designated Alek Thomas for assignment.

We break down our reactions to both decisions, what led Arizona to make the change, and what Waldschmidt could bring to the major league lineup immediately as one of the organization’s most exciting young bats.

Diamondbacks Call Up No. 1 Prospect Waldschmidt, DFA Thomas