Diamondbacks announce Nolan Arenado return to lineup against Padres
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 1:32 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks confirmed Nolan Arenado will return to the lineup for Thursday’s series finale against the San Diego Padres after sitting out Game 3. The Diamondbacks claimed a commanding 10-4 win on Wednesday night. Manager Torey Lovullo made several adjustments, including moving Geraldo Perdomo to leadoff and bringing Ketel Marte back to start at second base. Arenado, in his first season with Arizona, has had a strong performance thus far, batting.244 with 16 home runs in the current season. Arizona sits at 61-54, contending for the second National League Wild Card spot alongside the Philadelphia Phillies.
- •Diamondbacks won 10-4 against Padres on August 6.
- •Arenado returns to play third base, batting sixth.
- •Ketel Marte also returns, starting at second base.
- •Arizona is 61-54 and vying for a Wild Card spot.
- •Next game is Thursday against San Diego.
- 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — Arizona Diamondbacks Announce Nolan Arenado Change During Padres Series
"The Arizona Diamondbacks secured a dominant 10-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night. Ahead of Thursday night’s series finale, manager Torey Lovullo made several notable lineup changes after both Ketel Marte and Nolan Arenado sat out Game 3 of the series. Diamondbacks Announce Arenado Change After receiving a day off, Arenado returns […] The post Arizona Diamondbacks Announce Nolan Arenado Change During Padres Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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