Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly on his struggles against the San Diego Padres Sunday and the team's need to go on a good run

Fernando Tatis Jr., de los Padres de San Diego, a la derecha, celebra con Gavin Sheets (30) después de anotar contra los Diamondbacks de Arizona tras un doble de Luis Arráez en la quinta entrada de un juego de béisbol, el domingo 15 de junio de 2025, en Phoenix. (Foto AP/Rick Scuteri)

The Diamondbacks made a move to shore up their organizational pitching depth, signing right-hander Anthony DeSclafani to a major league contract and fitting him on the roster by optioning right-hander Bryce Jarvis to Triple-A Reno.

The Arizona Diamondbacks will hunt for a home series sweep over National League West rival San Diego on Sunday afternoon behind Merrill Kelly, their most efficient pitcher this season.

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San Diego Padres All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill has been placed on the seven-day injured list after sustaining a concussion during Saturday night’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, per the Associated Press.

Fernando Tatís and Manny Machado each drove in two runs in the 7th inning that gave the San Diego Padres the lead against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Corbin Carroll and Josh Naylor homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Friday night to extend their winning streak to four games. With the win, the Diamondbacks improved to 35-34 and moved past .