Diamondbacks suffer the injury bug vs. Padres in Mexico City series

The D-Backs completed their two-game series against the San Diego Padres in Mexico City at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú, where Arizona returned for competition for the first time since 2019. However, three players were removed due to injuries.

Right-handed pitcher Zac Gallen opened Game 1 of the series but was eventually removed after taking a line drive to his right shoulder. Shortstop Geraldo Perdomo injured his left leg while attempting to field a ball, with the club later revealing he suffered an ankle sprain. In Game 2, catcher Adrian Del Castillo was removed after dislocating his left ring finger while trying to catch a foul tip.

According to Arizona Central’s Nick Piecoro, Gallen is still expected to make his next start, and Perdomo will avoid the injured list and is day to day. There have been no updates on Del Castillo’s condition.

What makes these injuries worth keeping an eye on is the context of the injuries the team is already facing, along with players just returning. Just when it looks like the team is nearing full health, minor injuries like these can alter plans.

Most notably, the starting rotation and catcher positions have already been impacted, with starter Merrill Kelly just coming back from the injured list and catcher Gabriel Moreno expected to return soon.

Thankfully, with positive reports on both players and the hope that Del Castillo’s injury won’t keep him out long either, that’s a small win in what was a tough international series for the Snakes.