Diamondbacks face Red Sox with Nolan Arenado absent due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 10:17 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks continue their series against the Boston Red Sox on August 18 at Fenway Park. Third baseman Nolan Arenado is out of the lineup for a second straight day due to a left intercostal injury. Manager Torey Lovullo indicated the plan is for Arenado to potentially return in the series finale on August 19 as the designated hitter. The Diamondbacks have not had success as Arenado left the previous game on August 16 and underwent an MRI on August 17. The pitching matchup features Diamondbacks RHP Merrill Kelly and Red Sox LHP Ranger Suarez.
- •Arenado misses second game due to injury
- •Lovullo hints at potential return on August 19
- •Merrill Kelly faces Ranger Suarez at Fenway Park
- •Diamondbacks aim to improve in series against Red Sox
- •Upcoming matchup on August 19 features Brandon Pfaadt
- 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks vs Red Sox live updates. Latest on Nolan Arenado's injury
"The Diamondbacks continued their three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Aug. 18 at Fenway Park.
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