Arizona Diamondbacks poll fans on team needs for wild-card playoff push
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

The Arizona Diamondbacks remain in contention for a National League wild-card berth as of September 1. The team has navigated significant roster turnover, with $75 million in salary currently on the injured list. Despite the injury strain, the club seeks to stabilize its performance for the final month of the regular season. Concerns focus on a patchwork starting rotation, which expects the return of Corbin Burnes, Michael Soroka, and Zac Gallen, and a bullpen seeking consistency following the departure of Paul Sewald. While the offense maintains a.748 OPS, the team faces continued challenges with hitting in scoring situations. An SB Nation fan survey is currently gauging supporter priorities for the final stretch of the season as the organization looks toward a potential postseason appearance.
- •The Diamondbacks are competing for a National League wild-card position.
- •Injuries have sidelined $75 million of the current team payroll.
- •Starting pitchers Corbin Burnes, Michael Soroka, and Zac Gallen are working toward returns.
- •The bullpen maintained a 4.16 ERA in August following the departure of Paul Sewald.
- •The team currently ranks eighth in total runs scored across MLB.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — AZ Snake Pit Reacts Survey: September needs
"Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Diamondbacks fans and fans across the country. It’s September 1st, and the Diamondbacks are in the thick of a battle for a wild-card spot. To some extent, this is a bit of a […]
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