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Arizona Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez is coming off a great start. He went seven innings against the Rockies, allowing only one run.
PHOENIZ, Arizona (WKBN) – The Cleveland Guardians are promoting pitcher Parker Messick to the Major League roster. The left-hander will make his Major League debut in Wednesday’s series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks at 3:40 p.m. ET.
The Guardians had options, but Stephen Vogt revealed that the team is going with their 12th-ranked prospect, Parker Messick, to start Wednesday’s game. There’s a lot to like about what the 24-year-old can offer to Cleveland’s pitching staff.
Diamondbacks starter Brandon Pfaadt gave up four runs in six innings in a loss to the Rockies last week at Coors Field. He looks to rebound at home.
CJ Kayfus and Brayan Rocchio homered, Gavin Williams pitched 5⅓ scoreless innings and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Arizona Diamondbacks Aug. 18.
“This is the lefty that haunts their dreams,” Paul Hoynes declared bluntly on the latest Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast. “No matter what team he pitches for, no matter what team he plays for, he always seems to face the Guardians and he always seems to come out one step ahead of them.”
The Arizona Diamondbacks will hope to avoid a series loss to the Cleveland Guardians Tuesday night at Chase Field. First pitch is 6:40 p.m. MST The D-backs off