Tyler Locklear Collects First Homer With Diamondbacks
Selling at the trade deadline is never easy—especially when it means parting with a red-hot bat and respected clubhouse presence like Eugenio Suárez. But the Diamondbacks have to be encouraged by the early returns. Tyler Locklear wasted no time making an impression, launching his first home run of the season—and his first with the club—a towering solo shot off JP Sears, who was recently traded to the Padres along with Mason Miller. The blast left the bat at 107.7 mph. The 24-year-old has shown the ability to make loud contact. Now the key will be proving he can maintain plate discipline and avoid being overly aggressive.
