Garlick tagged Reds’ starter Brandon Williamson for a two-run blast in the second inning that extended their early lead to 3-0. He then walloped a solo shot off of Carson Spiers in the fourth to make it 4-2. There’s a ton of competition for reserve outfielders in camp for the Diamondbacks, so Garlick will have to have a very strong spring to earn a role as a lefty-masher off the bench. So far, so good as he’s hitting .600 (3-for-5) with four RBI.

Garlick has seen 375 plate appearances over the past five seasons in his limited big league action — slashing .225/.277/.438 with 19 long balls and 41 RBI. He faces an uphill battle, but with a strong showing in Cactus League action he could push for a lefty-mashing reserve role on the Diamondbacks’ Opening Day roster.

Garlick has accepted an outright minor league assignment and will remain with the Twins as extra outfield depth after going unclaimed on waivers. The 31-year-old was designated for assignment earlier this week after appearing in just 14 games this season for Minnesota.

Garlick has been removed from Minnesota's 40-man roster to make room for righty reliever Oliver Ortega to get the call to the majors ahead of Tuesday's game against the Red Sox. The 31-year-old lefty-masher figures to go unclaimed on waivers and remain with the Twins as extra depth.