Diamondbacks-Padres live. Wild-card update, and who takes Burnes' start?
The Arizona Diamondbacks open a series against the San Diego Padres with the first of what look like three must-win games at Petco Park.
Corbin Burnes' injury has left the Diamondbacks without a starter for their upcoming game against the Padres on Saturday, September 26. The Diamondbacks may find some early relief as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 in the seventh inning, putting Philadelphia's magic number to clinch at two. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo indicated that Friday's game is likely to be a bullpen affair, with the team's plan depending on how they perform in Saturday's opener.
Lovullo mentioned that they will have to figure out who is available, who hasn't been used, and who has been utilized. If bulk innings are needed, options include recalled Triple-A pitcher Jose Cabrera, veteran starters Zac Gallen and Ryne Nelson, and left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez. Diamondbacks' starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt (7-3, 3.72) will face Padres RHP Casey Mize (6-9, 3.96) at Petco Park, with the game starting at 6:40 p.m.
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