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DETROIT – As the dominoes start to fall for the Arizona Diamondbacks, they will try to regain some energy as they get ready for a three-game road series against the Detroit Tigers.
Jul 26, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) hits a single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Facing off against the Detroit Tigers for the first time in the 2025 season, the Snakes will be looking to end the month of July on a high note. Arizona has been dealing with moving pieces and trade rumors daily, and the uncertainty has been weighing on this D-Backs ball club.
Monday’s mound matchups:
Eduardo Rodriguez will be pitching for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday afternoon. E-Rod hasn’t had his strongest season, as his 3-6 record and 5.50 ERA shows. In his most recent outing against the Houston Astros though, he didn’t allow a run on six hits in 6.1 innings pitched.
Jul 22, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez against the Houston Astros at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The Detroit Tigers will be relying on newcomer Troy Melton. Melton was officially added to Detroit’s rotation on this past Saturday. and is Detroit’s number six prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. Making his MLB debut on Wednesday, July 23rd, Melton allowed six earned runs on seven hits in 5.0 innings of work.
Jul 26, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona D-Backs second baseman Blaze Alexander (9) fields a ground ball for an out against Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz (not pictured) during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Arizona has been reeling as of late, and the moves being made by the front office have shown that the hope for this season might be out of reach. With Josh Naylor heading to the Seattle Mariners and Randal Grichuk heading to the Kansas City Royals, it’s only a matter of time till more news comes out that other pieces of Arizona’s core gets depleted. All hands are on deck for now though, as they look to take care of the AL Central division leaders.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
