Pay attention to Josh Bell. It sounds as if he might be here awhile.

The Diamondbacks on Monday recalled the hot-hitting third baseman from Triple-A Reno and immediately penciled him in the lineup for the series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Manager Kirk Gibson also said he's pretty sure Bell, 25, will start Tuesday night as well, a move that shifts Ryan Roberts, who started at third on Opening Day, to more of a utility role.

"(Bell) will get a lot of playing time, yes," Gibson. "We'll see how he adjusts."

In 26 games with the Aces, Bell tore up the Pacific Coast League. He hit .381 (37 for 97) with nine doubles, four home runs and 30 RBIs.

This isn't his first taste of the big leagues. From 2010-11, Bell appeared in 79 games with the Baltimore Orioles, hitting .200 in 220 at-bats. (He walked just six times). He was originally selected by the Dodgers in the fourth round of the 2005 draft.

"I've had knee surgery, and I've gone through some things in baseball," Bell said. "I just feel blessed to be here."

A brief scouting report: Bell has decent gap power. He's not a huge home-run hitter, but he swings well from both sides of the plate, probably better from the left side.

At Reno, he struck out 17 times in 97 at-bats. Defensively, he has a strong arm. He committed five errors.

"We're looking for more production, and we feel he deserves an opportunity," Gibson said.

To make room on the roster, the Diamondbacks designated infielder Cody Ransom for assignment.

Ransom, 36, hit .269 (14 for 52) with four home runs and 13 RBIs in 17 games with the Diamondbacks. He began the season in Reno, but the Diamondbacks selected his contract April 18.

"Cody came out and did really well for us early on, and ultimately we made the decision that we were going to make a change at third base," Gibson said. "We felt that keeping (Roberts) and his versatility ... put Cody out. He did a great job. Hopefully, he'll end up back with us. He could add depth for us later in the year."

Roberts, who put up career numbers last year, was Arizona's starting third baseman on Opening Day, but he has struggled for most of the season. Entering Monday, he was hitting .227 with two home runs and 16 RBIs.

Gibson said he discussed the team's moves with Roberts on Sunday night.

"We're here to win ballgames," Gibson said. "It's nothing personal against anybody. We're trying to have versatility and get better and have more consistency, and this is the direction (the organization) decided to go. (Roberts) can still have a huge impact and have a positive influence on what we do. He's not benched. He'll still get plenty of time."

Hudson in Reno

Right-hander Daniel Hudson (shoulder) made a rehab start Monday night for Triple A-Reno. In five innings, Hudson allowed five hits and two runs. He struck out two and walked one.

Hudson threw 71 pitches, 47 for strikes. He could join the Diamondbacks this weekend against the Brewers.

Soreness slows Drew

Stephen Drew's injury rehab assignment to Reno is on hold as the shortstop deals with ankle soreness.

"He pushed it pretty hard," Gibson said.

"We don't have a timetable. I think we're pondering what the next move is, the right direction to take."