Brandon Pfaadt discusses his start in the Diamondbacks loss vs Marlins
Starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt talks about his performance in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 8-7, 10-inning loss to the Miami Marlins on Saturday.
First baseman Josh Naylor is out of the Diamondbacks’ lineup for the third consecutive game and fourth of the past six.
Manager Torey Lovullo said Naylor’s neck and “right side” have “started to relax,” but it isn’t to the point where he’s able to return to action.
“It’s not perfect yet,” Lovullo said. “He took some swings. He’s going to continue to work on it with an eye on being available at some point during the day today. He’s working hard. He wants to get in there and play as soon as possible.”
This will be the third consecutive game Naylor has missed due to neck discomfort.
Right fielder Corbin Carroll, who is out with a fracture in his left wrist, is planning to swing the bat on Tuesday, July 1, for the first time since landing on the injured list last week.
Lovullo said Carroll is still aiming to return sometime before the All-Star break with the hope of being available to play in the All-Star Game if he makes the team.
In other injury news, Lovullo said right-hander Kendall Graveman will throw a bullpen session on July 1 and could face hitters in a live session later in the week.
Lovullo also left the door open a crack for right-hander Cristian Mena to return before the end of the season, though he did not make it sound likely. “I think there’s a small chance,” Lovullo said. “He’s got to check some boxes first.”
Giants at Diamondbacks, 6:40 p.m., FS1, Cox, Ch. 34
Diamondbacks RHP Ryne Nelson (4-2, 3.71) vs. Giants RHP Logan Webb (7-5, 2.52)
At Chase Field: Nelson is 2-0 in his past three starts, with a 1.15 earned run average, 14 strikeouts and six walks. In his past two starts at Chase Field, he has not allowed an earned run over 11 ⅔ innings. Nelson has pitched well against the Giants in his recent past, with a 2-0 mark in his last five starts against San Francisco since 2023. He has a 2.10 ERA and 17 strikeouts over that time frame. … Webb is one of the reasons the Giants are contenders for the postseason. He enters Monday with six straight quality starts (minimum six innings pitched, three earned runs or fewer). He is certainly an All-Star candidate, being among the National League leaders in innings pitched, strikeouts and ERA. The rediscovery of an effective change-up has helped Webb a great deal this season.
Coming up
July 1: At Chase Field, 6:40 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (5-9, 5.75) vs. Giants RHP Hayden Birdsong (3-2, 4.13).
July 2: At Chase Field, 6:40 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Merrill Kelly (7-4, 3.49) vs. Giants RHP Landen Roupp (6-5, 3.43).
July 3: At Chase Field, 6:40 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Brandon Pfaadt (8-5, 5.38) vs. Giants LHP Robbie Ray (8-3, 2.75).
(This story has been updated to add new information.)
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