CHICAGO -- The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled infielder Scott
Hairston from Triple-A Tucson before Tuesday night's game against
the Chicago Cubs and designated catcher Bobby Estalella for
assignment.
The Diamondbacks made the move because backup infielder Donnie
Sadler strained his right hamstring Sunday.
"Because of the day-to-day nature of Sadler's injury, we didn't
feel good not having a backup infielder," manager Bob Brenly said.
"As much as I like to carry three catchers, it was a real luxury
for us."
Arizona has 10 days to trade Estalella, release him or send him
outright to the minors.
Hairston, in the majors for the first time, hit .297 with four
homers and 16 RBIss in 22 games at Tucson. He is the ninth member of
his family to play pro baseball. His older brother, Jerry, is a
second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles.