PT TOMORROW: NL West—Where will Segura play?

Arizona Diamondbacks

Arizona's middle infield was a cluster entering spring training, though we're starting to gain some clarity as Opening Day approaches. Jean Segura (SS, ARI), Nick Ahmed (SS, ARI), and Chris Owings (2B, ARI) are said to be the three final contenders for ARI's two middle infield slots, and all three have posted impressive numbers with the bat in spring training.

Segura carries the most fantasy upside of the three given his previous track record, and he's been on fire all spring with 29 hits in 55 AB (a .527 BA!) with three HR and five SB. Manager Chip Hale has mentioned that he'd like for Segura to lead off. Though a sub-.300 OBP in each of the last two seasons makes that a questionable decision, it's one that would...

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