Diamondbacks host Nationals with new player debut on June 6
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks face the Washington Nationals this evening with both teams announcing their starting lineups. LuJames Groover makes his Major League debut at first base for the Diamondbacks after being called up from Triple-A. The team also optioned Jose Fernandez to Triple-A as part of roster moves. Merrill Kelly is set to pitch for the Diamondbacks against Nationals' Foster Griffin. Both teams are looking to secure a win in this contest, contributing to their respective season standings.
- •Diamondbacks start LuJames Groover at first base
- •Jose Fernandez optioned to Triple-A Reno
- •Merrill Kelly pitches for the Diamondbacks
- •Foster Griffin on the mound for the Nationals
- •Game takes place on June 6 in Arizona
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks vs. Nationals discussion
"Today’s Lineups NATIONALS DIAMONDBACKS James Wood – DH Ketel Marte – 2B Luis Garcia – 1B Corbin Carroll – RF Curtis Mead – 3B Gabriel Moreno – C CJ Abrams – SS Nolan Arenado – 3B Dylan Crews – RF Pavin Smith – DH Daylen Lile – LF Ryan Waldschmidt – CF Keibert Ruiz – […]
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