David Hernandez has a damaged ligament in his right elbow, an injury that could result in season-ending surgery.

The Arizona Diamondbacks said an MRI on Thursday showed a damaged ulnar collateral ligament and that Hernandez will get a second opinion.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have discussed acquiring Didi Gregorius from the Arizona Diamondbacks.

It was reported last week that Arizona was making Gregorius available.

The Diamondbacks are looking for pitchers to offset Patrick Corbin's injury.

For at least the next eight days, the Dodgers can dream of an undefeated season.

The Dodgers traveled 15,000 miles roundtrip to beat the Diamondbacks in both Opening Series games Down Under. After Sunday's 7-5 win at the Sydney Cricket Ground, the Dodgers don't play a real game again until the following Sunday. 

Clayton Kershaw flashed his Cy Young form, Scott Van Slyke homered and the defending NL West champions opened the MLB season with a 3-1 win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday night at Sydney Cricket Ground, according to an ESPN.com report.

The Dodgers placed pitcher Josh Beckett and outfielder Matt Kemp on the 15-day DL Friday in paring their active roster to 25 players for the season opener against the D-Backs in Australia.

Chad Billingsley, still recovering from right elbow surgery, also was put on the DL. Beckett has a bruised thumb and Kemp is rehabbing from ankle surgery.

Some D-Backs players had to walk the last half mile to Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday when one of the team buses had a flat tire ahead of their Major League Baseball season opener with the Dodgers, according to an ESPN.com report.

Archie Bradley struggled on Friday with a spot in the starting rotation of the Arizona Diamondbacks on the line.

Bradley is a potential replacement for Patrick Corbin, who has damage to a ligament in his elbow.

The right-hander gave up three runs, including a home run and six hits along with three walks and three strikeouts in 3 2-3 innings in an exhibition against Team Australia on Friday.

"Archie didn't have his command very well and they did a good job getting at him," Kirk Gibson said. "He's got some things to learn and that's one of the reasons we threw him into this game.

"I think he's understanding what he's got to do. He's a young kid. People put a lot of expectations on him, it's part of the process."

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The Miami Marlins have depth in their rotation, which may lead them to trade Jacob Turner.

The Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks could be potential suitors.

The 22-year-old had a 3.74 ERA, 1.441 WHIP and 77 strikeouts in 118 innings last season.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have officially named Addison Reed their closer to begin the 2014 season.

"It's going to be Addison Reed," Kirk Gibson said. "He had a good year last year, he's throwing the ball good this spring and I think that's the best way to go right now."

J.J. Putz was the other option.

Reed was the closer for the Chicago White Sox the past two seasons, saving 29 games in 2012 and 40 last season.

The Diamondbacks acquired him in December for third-base prospect Matt Davidson.

"When I came over here, that's what I wanted to do," Reed said of closing out games. "That's what I've been doing for the last two years. Like I've said growing up, that's the only thing I've ever wanted to do. That's kind of awesome that they are putting their trust in me and believing in what I can do in the ninth inning. I'm ready for it and hopefully these next two games I'll be out there in the ninth inning."