Has the Arizona defense improved at all?
The Arizona Diamondbacks have shown defensive improvements this season, as evidenced by various metrics. They rank third in the league for defensive runs saved and fifth for outs above average. Despite some roster changes not panning out as expected, younger players have stepped up effectively in their roles.
- ▪The Diamondbacks are currently third in the league by defensive runs saved.
- ▪They rank fifth in outs above average and seventh according to Fangraphs.
- ▪Roster changes included replacing Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suarez with Carlos Santana and Nolan Arenado.
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