May 5, 2026Updated 3:15 pm EDT
The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Pittsburgh Pirates to start a three-game series at Chase Field, with first pitch at 9:40 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Eduardo Rodriguez (2-0, 3.03 ERA) will start for the Diamondbacks, who are 16-17 this season and third in the NL West. Bubba Chandler (1-3, 4.97 ERA) is expected to start for the Pirates, who are 19-16 and fourth in the NL Central.
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Injury reportsDiamondbacks
Tyler Locklear: 10 Day IL (Elbow), Carlos Santana: 10 Day IL (Groin), A.J. Puk: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Cristian Mena: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jordan Lawlar: 60 Day IL (Wrist), Blake Walston: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Corbin Burnes: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Andrew Saalfrank: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Justin Martinez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Pavin Smith: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Pirates
Jared Jones: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Stats to know
Ildemaro Vargas is hitting for a .382 BA, .406 OBP and .657 SLG with a 10.2% strikeout rate and a 3.7% walk rate. His OPS is 1.063, which ranks 3rd in MLB, and he has scored 19 runs. In 108 plate appearances, he has hit six home runs and driven in 21 runs.
In 129 plate appearances, Corbin Carroll has hit four long balls, tallied 18 RBIs and scored 20 runs. He is batting .273/.372/.518 and has posted a 27.9% strikeout rate and a 13.2% walk rate. Carroll has recorded four steals on four attempts.
Oneil Cruz is hitting for a .264 BA, .322 OBP and .500 SLG with a 34.9% strikeout rate and a 7.2% walk rate. His OPS is .822 and he has scored 25 runs. In 152 plate appearances, he has hit nine home runs (14th in MLB) and driven in 28 runs (4th in MLB). Cruz has recorded 11 steals on 13 attempts.
In 140 plate appearances, Ryan O’Hearn has hit five long balls, tallied 24 RBIs (20th in MLB) and scored 20 runs. He is batting .308/.393/.475 and has posted a 19.3% strikeout rate and an 11.4% walk rate.
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May 5, 2026
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