Diamondbacks release veteran SS Elvis Andrus

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The Arizona Diamondbacks released veteran shortstop Elvis Andrus on Friday amid a flurry of moves.

Andrus, 35, signed a minor league deal with the Diamondbacks earlier this month. He batted .118 in six spring training games.

The D-backs also optioned infielder/outfielder Pavin Smith and left-hander Andrew Saalfrank to Triple-A Reno and reassigned LHP Jose Castillo to minor le