Brandon Pfaadt to Make Cactus League Debut Wednesday After Offseason Side Issue

Brandon Pfaadt (side) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut Wednesday against the Athletics. The Arizona Diamondbacks have been cautious with the right-hander this spring following an offseason side issue. After pitching in a backfields game last week, Pfaadt is now progressing to an official spring training contest and is expected to be fully ready for the start of the regular season.