Diamondbacks recall Max Kepler ahead of game against Cardinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 3:41 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to face the St. Louis Cardinals on June 25 at Busch Stadium. The Diamondbacks will add outfielder Max Kepler to their roster following the completion of his 80-game suspension. To accommodate Kepler, infielder/outfielder Tim Tawa has been optioned to Triple-A Reno, and left-hander Mitch Bratt will also be sent down after his major league debut. Right-hander Juan Burgos is expected to join the team for added bullpen support. Starting pitcher Zac Gallen has struggled recently, while Cardinals' pitcher Michael McGreevy has had mixed results in his past outings. The game is still in progress as of the latest reports.
- •Diamondbacks face Cardinals at Busch Stadium on June 25.
- •Max Kepler recalled after serving an 80-game suspension.
- •Tim Tawa optioned to Triple-A Reno to make roster space.
- •Zac Gallen starting for Diamondbacks; McGreevy for Cardinals.
- •Both teams have struggled with pitching recently.
- 11:20 PMYahoo Sports — Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday
- 3:41 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks at Cardinals live updates. Lefty outfielder joins lineup
"The St. Louis Cardinals will try to win game 4 of their home series versus the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday night. Michael McGreevy gets the ball for the Cardinals while Zac Gallen start for the Diamondbacks. First pitch is set for 6:45pm central time at Busch Stadium and the game TV broadcast is available on Cardinals.tv.
"The Arizona Diamondbacks will look to win their third in a row against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night, June 25, at Busch Stadium.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 11:20 PMGame Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday
The St. Louis Cardinals will try to win game 4 of their home series versus the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday night. Michael McGreevy gets the ball for the Cardinals while Zac Gallen start for the Diamondbacks. First pitch is set for 6:45pm central time at Busch Stadium and the game TV broadcast is available on Cardinals.tv.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 3:41 PMDiamondbacks at Cardinals live updates. Lefty outfielder joins lineup
The Arizona Diamondbacks will look to win their third in a row against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night, June 25, at Busch Stadium.
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