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Diamondbacks and Rays meet in series opener at Tropicana Field

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:29 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Diamondbacks and Rays meet in series opener at Tropicana Field

Summary

The Arizona Diamondbacks face off against the Tampa Bay Rays on June 26 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Diamondbacks have made significant roster changes, having shifted 12 players since June 21 due to injuries and other moves. Max Kepler, recently activated, is making his first start for the team. Arizona's pitcher Zac Gallen, set to take the mound, aims to recover from a poor performance in his last outing. This match begins a three-game series between both teams.

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Status Watch

•Diamondbacks have 10 players on injured list.
•Zac Gallen (3-6, 6.10 ERA) starts for Arizona.
•Max Kepler makes his Diamondbacks debut batting sixth.
•Rays' Nick Martinez (6-2, 2.73 ERA) counters for Tampa Bay.
•Next games in the series are scheduled for June 27 and June 28.

Latest Updates

5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks vs. Rays live updates. Perdomo making things happen
9:56 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks-Rays live updates. Kepler 'refreshed' to be playing again
11:29 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks at Rays live updates. Kepler in lineup amid big shuffling

What they're saying

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The Arizona Diamondbacks conclude their three-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, June 28, at Tropicana Field, looking to not be swept.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks played the second game of their three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, June 27, at Tropicana Field.
— Yahoo Sports