Arizona Diamondbacks Face Minnesota Twins With Depleted Rosters on Both Sides

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Minnesota Twins square off Saturday evening at Chase Field with both teams navigating substantial injury challenges that have forced significant roster adjustments. The matchup features pitcher Zac Gallen for Arizona against Taj Bradley for Minnesota, with the Diamondbacks currently holding a 39-36 record and the Twins at 36-41.

Arizona's Latest Roster Moves

The Diamondbacks made critical roster adjustments following their previous contest. Infielder-outfielder Jordan Lawlar was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right hamstring, while right-handed pitcher Michael Soroka joined the 15-day injured list due to a strained left glute. To address depth concerns, the team recalled left-handed pitcher Philip Abner and infielder-outfielder Tim Tawa from Triple-A Reno. The roster moves come at a particularly challenging time, as the team exhausted seven relief pitchers in their previous game, creating considerable strain on the bullpen.

Extensive Injury List for Both Teams

Beyond the immediate roster moves, both franchises are contending with an extensive array of injured players. The Diamondbacks have 11 players currently on various injured lists, including pitcher Corbin Burnes on the 60-day list with an elbow injury. The Minnesota Twins face similarly daunting circumstances with 8 players sidelined, headlined by starting pitcher Pablo Lopez on the 60-day injured list with an elbow injury. Notable Twins players unavailable include catcher Ryan Jeffers, listed on the 10-day injured list with a hand injury.

Pitching Matchup and Key Concerns

Gallen enters the contest with a 3-5 record and a 5.35 ERA this season. The Diamondbacks starter has been particularly vulnerable to home runs in recent appearances, allowing 11 homers across eight starts since early May. The Twins, an above-average home run-hitting team, present a specific challenge for Gallen's recent form. For Minnesota, Bradley brings a 5-3 record with a 4.14 ERA into the matchup. The Diamondbacks have also announced that rookie Jose Cabrera, with only three Double-A appearances on his resume, will start Sunday's contest in place of Brandon Pfaadt.