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Arizona Diamondbacks postseason contention

Overview

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue their pursuit of a playoff spot as the regular season nears its conclusion, following a period of fluctuating performance throughout the season.

The team is currently contending for a National League Wild Card spot. While they maintained a strong position through July, performance has been inconsistent during August. As of early September, the Diamondbacks (74-67) hold a slim half-game lead over the San Diego Padres for the final NL Wild Card spot.

Management is managing several key roster updates related to player injuries. All-Star Ketel Marte is expected to return from knee inflammation, while right-hander Zac Gallen and Michael Soroka are working toward returns from elbow and arm inflammation, respectively. Gallen is scheduled to throw a simulated game in an effort to rejoin the lineup in early September. Additionally, right-handed ace Corbin Burnes was expected to return to the rotation on September 8 against the Kansas City Royals following recovery from Tommy John surgery and a shoulder strain.

As the postseason race intensifies, the Diamondbacks face significant competition. The Chicago Cubs currently hold tiebreakers over the Diamondbacks, the San Diego Padres, and the Philadelphia Phillies. As of September 10, the Cubs trail the Phillies by 1.5 games but maintain a three-game lead over the Diamondbacks. The Padres, who hold a half-game advantage for the final Wild Card spot, are scheduled to face the Diamondbacks in a critical three-game series at the end of the regular season schedule.

Entities

Philadelphia Phillies · Arizona Diamondbacks · Ketel Marte · Chris Sale · Chicago Cubs

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    NL Wild Card race intensifies among Cubs, Phillies, Padres, and Diamondbacks

    The NL Wild Card race heats up as the Cubs, Phillies, Padres, and Diamondbacks battle for postseason positioning heading into the final weeks of the MLB season.

  2. 9 days ago

    [SPORTS] 14 sources
    MLB divisional races and roster moves intensify

    MLB action intensifies with a high-stakes NL East series between the Braves and Phillies, alongside matchups involving the Dodgers, Nationals, Twins, and White Sox, and roster moves by the Blue Jays.

  3. 11 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Arizona Diamondbacks push for Wild Card spot amid key player returns

    The Arizona Diamondbacks are battling for a National League Wild Card spot, driven by strong performances from Gabriel Moreno and Eduardo Rodriguez as they prepare for a crucial series against the Phillies.

Sources

azsnakepit.com · bleedcubbieblue.com · capperspicks.com · conde-nast.com · emmepress.com · hailstate.com · heavy.com · kymnradio.net · lunchwithnorm.com · newsday.com · pickdawgz.com · si.com · sportschatplace.com · theathletic.com · thegoodphight.com

This summary has been updated 4 times: see revision history