The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to face off against the New York Mets this Tuesday at 4:10 p.m. EDT. This matchup is crucial for the Diamondbacks as they aim to end their current three-game road losing streak.
Team Performance Overview
In the early weeks of the season, the Diamondbacks hold a record of 5-5, while the Mets are slightly better at 6-4. Last season, the Mets finished with an overall record of 83-79, excelling at home with a 49-32 mark.
During the 2025 season, the Mets averaged 4.7 runs per game, with their pitching staff allowing 4.4 runs per game. For comparison, the Diamondbacks concluded their last season with an 80-82 record and a 37-44 mark on the road. They averaged 8.5 hits per game and hit a total of 214 home runs.
Pitching Matchup
The starting pitchers for this game include Zac Gallen for the Diamondbacks and Freddy Peralta for the Mets. Gallen holds a record of 1-1 with a 3.60 ERA and 1.10 WHIP, notching four strikeouts so far this season. Peralta, on the other hand, is 1-0 with a 4.35 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and has recorded 14 strikeouts.
Injury Updates
Injuries have impacted both teams as they prepare for the game. The Mets face significant injuries, including:
- Juan Soto: 10-Day IL (calf)
- Brett Baty: Day-to-day (thumb)
- Justin Hagenman: 60-Day IL (rib)
- A.J. Minter: 15-Day IL (lat)
- Reed Garrett: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Tylor Megill: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Dedniel Nunez: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks list the following players on their injury report:
- Jordan Lawlar: 10-Day IL (wrist)
- Pavin Smith: 10-Day IL (elbow)
- Tyler Locklear: 10-Day IL (elbow)
- Cristian Mena: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
- Lourdes Gurriel Jr.: 10-Day IL (knee)
- Blake Walston: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- A.J. Puk: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Merrill Kelly: 15-Day IL (back)
- Andrew Saalfrank: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
- Corbin Burnes: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Justin Martinez: 60-Day IL (elbow)
As the Diamondbacks seek to reverse their momentum on the road, this afternoon’s game promises to be an exciting and pivotal matchup against the Mets. Both teams will need to strategize effectively, especially considering their injury lists.
