PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks are rumored to be heading to Mexico to meet the San Diego Padres in a regular-season series next year, according to the Athletic’s Dennis Lin and Ken Rosenthal.
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Sep 16, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (12) hits an RBI single against the Chicago Cubs during the fourth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
In the last several years, the MLB has hosted “World Tours,” in which select teams travel outside the United States to play a two-game series. These tours help promote international play.
The Diamondbacks and Padres were scheduled to meet in Mexico in 2020, but the series was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With international regular-season games coming back in 2023, the Diamondbacks have an opportunity to play down south in 2026.
Sep 16, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder Jake McCarthy (31) scores a run against the Chicago Cubs during the 11th inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Mexico City would host the series, with the games held at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu. The stadium is named after the Mexican billionaire, a minority owner of the Padres.
Although nothing is confirmed by both front offices, with the Diamondbacks having a prelevant Mexican and Mexican-American fanbase, the series would put the team in great shape on an international stage.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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