Diamondbacks face Pirates amid Marte social media scrutiny
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 10:21 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The Diamondbacks play the Pirates at PNC Park on July 27. Manager Torey Lovullo responded to concerns about Ketel Marte's social media activity, stating he has spoken to Marte, who is in the lineup batting fourth. Nolan Arenado is absent from the lineup as Lovullo manages his workload. Right-hander Michael Soroka is set for a bridge league game, while Tommy Troy is still dealing with a shoulder injury. Starting pitchers include Merrill Kelly for Arizona and Mitch Keller for Pittsburgh.
- •Diamondbacks and Pirates play at PNC Park today.
- •Ketel Marte remains in the lineup despite social media concerns.
- •Nolan Arenado receives a day off as part of workload management.
- •Michael Soroka scheduled to pitch in a bridge league game.
- •Merrill Kelly and Mitch Keller are today's starting pitchers.
- 10:21 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks at Pirates updates. Lovullo addresses Marte 'drama'
"The Diamondbacks open a key three-game series against the Pirates on Monday night, July 27, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
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