Diamondbacks Host Mets for Three-Game Series Beginning Monday Night

Phoenix, Arizona — The Arizona Diamondbacks will open a three-game series against the New York Mets on Monday, May 5, at 9:40 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Currently, the Diamondbacks hold an 18-16 record, while the Mets sit at 22-13.

As the series begins, both teams are looking to improve their standings. The Diamondbacks attempt to bounce back from recent struggles, while the Mets aim to maintain their strong performance. Each team is also coping with key player injuries that could impact their strategies.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo confirmed that starting pitcher Corbin Burnes will miss his next start due to inflammation in his right shoulder. “We were with him, ‘What are you thinking? What do you want to do?’” Lovullo said, indicating that the team opted for caution. Burnes had an impressive start to the season but experienced fatigue in his shoulder during recent outings.

The Diamondbacks will rely on pitcher Ryne Nelson for the series opener against the Mets. Nelson will look to solidify his place in the rotation as the team navigates through injuries. Arizona has also announced that various players are on the injured list, including Kendall Graveman and Justin Martinez.

On the Mets’ side, they have their own injury concerns, with Ronny Mauricio on the 10-day IL and others dealing with various ailments. Despite this, the Mets are positioned well within the league, boasting strong ranks in multiple batting categories.

This series will be crucial for both teams as they seek to gain momentum going forward in the season. Fans can watch the games live on platforms like Fubo, which provides extensive coverage of MLB games.