Diamondbacks host Nationals as Clarke returns, Groover starts at first base
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 7:37 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks face the Washington Nationals on June 7 in a three-game series at Chase Field. Right-handed reliever Taylor Clarke has been reinstated from the family medical emergency list, while left-handed reliever Philip Abner was sent to Triple-A Reno. Infielder Ildemaro Vargas is not in the lineup as he continues to recover from injuries. LuJames Groover is starting at first base despite a scrape on his lower leg from the previous game. The matchup features Diamondbacks pitcher Michael Soroka against Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli.
- •Taylor Clarke returns from the family medical emergency list.
- •Ildemaro Vargas remains out due to injury recovery.
- •LuJames Groover starts at first base despite an injury.
- •Michael Soroka pitches for the Diamondbacks against Cade Cavalli.
- •Game time is set for 12:15 p.m. at Chase Field.
- 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — Nationals vs. Diamondbacks updates. Clarke returns, Groover starts
"The Arizona Diamondbacks finish a three-game series against the Washington Nationals on Sunday, June 7, at Chase Field.
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