D-Backs send for power hitter Allen, three other call-ups
PHOENIX -- The Arizona Diamondbacks have recalled power-hitting first baseman Brandon Allen and added three others as September call-ups.
Infielder Tony Abreu and right-hander Carlos Rosa also were recalled from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday, and right-hander Leo Rosales was reinstated from the 60-day disabled list.
Allen had 25 homers and 86 RBI in 107 games with the Aces, hitting .261. He hit .202 with 40 strikeouts in 32 games late last season with Arizona.
Abreu hit .237 in 60 games for Arizona this season before being optioned on Aug. 4.
Rosa pitched 15 games for the Diamondbacks, going 0-3 with a 6.75 ERA.
Rosales was 2-0 with an 8.10 ERA in nine games before going on the DL April 28 with a stress fracture in his right foot.
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