The Diamondbacks designated Peterson for assignment Friday.

Peterson started at shortstop and went 0-for-3 in Thursday's 5-0 loss to the Giants.

Peterson started at shortstop and went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to Atlanta.

Peterson could be needed to fill-in at shortstop if Geraldo Perdomo's knee injury prevents him from playing Friday. Peterson went 0-for-2 after entering Wednesday's extra-innings loss to the Yankees as a pinch hitter and second baseman.

Peterson entered Tuesday's 7-0 win over the Yankees as a pinch hitter and walked.

Peterson has started at shortstop in spring games Tuesday and Wednesday while Geraldo Perdomo (lower body) was rested.

Peterson (wrist) is starting at third base and batting second for the Diamondbacks on Monday in his return to Cactus League play.

Peterson was added to the Diamondbacks' World Series roster Friday.

Peterson is not on the Diamondbacks' NLCS roster.

Peterson was added to Arizona's roster on Tuesday for its NL Wild Card Series matchup against the Brewers, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.