Justin Upton, the number one pick of the 2005 draft was called up today by the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was having an impressive season in the minor leagues hitting, .319 with 18 HR and 70 RBI with Visalia (Single-A) and Mobile (Double-A). The younger brother of B.J. Upton (Tampa Bay) was promoted when Carlos Quentin was placed on the disabled list due with a hamstring strain

He is not expected to start in today's game against the Padres but will be available this weekend for the series in Los Angeles.