Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo may miss the game against the Mets due to illness. Bench coach Jeff Banister will manage if Lovullo is unable to participate.
Key points
Torey Lovullo may miss the game due to illness
Jeff Banister will manage if Lovullo is unavailable
Joe Mather likely to be bench coach if Lovullo is out
Lovullo did not meet with the media on Sunday morning
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Diamondbacks vs. Mets updates. Torey Lovullo might not manage Sunday
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo did not meet with the media on Sunday morning, May 10, and might not manage the series finale against the New York Mets due to illness.
Bench coach Jeff Banister answered questions from reporters in his place and would step in as manager if Lovullo is not feeling better.
Banister said hitting coach Joe Mather likely would serve as his bench coach if Lovullo is unavailable.
Lovullo is at the ballpark, Banister said, adding that he found out around 6:30 a.m. that Lovullo wasn’t feeling well.
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Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the second inning against the New York Mets at Chase Field in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado celebrates as rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the second inning against the New York Mets at Chase Field in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the second inning against the New York Mets at Chase Field in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado reacts after hitting a solo home run in the second inning against the New York Mets at Chase Field in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean in the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean in the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean in the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Mets face off in 3-game series
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ryne Nelson in the second inning against the New York Mets at Chase Field in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Mets face off in 3-game series
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ryne Nelson in the second inning against the New York Mets at Chase Field in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Mets face off in 3-game series
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ryne Nelson in the second inning against the New York Mets at Chase Field in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Mets face off in 3-game series
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the second inning against the New York Mets at Chase Field in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Mets face off in 3-game series
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado celebrates as rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the second inning against the New York Mets at Chase Field in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Mets face off in 3-game series
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the second inning against the New York Mets at Chase Field in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Mets face off in 3-game series
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado reacts after hitting a solo home run in the second inning against the New York Mets at Chase Field in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Mets face off in 3-game series
New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean in the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Mets face off in 3-game series
New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean in the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
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Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Mets face off in 3-game series
New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean in the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, on May 8, 2026.
At Chase Field: Rodriguez fired seven scoreless innings against the Pirates in his most recent start, a bounce-back from a shaky outing in Milwaukee the previous week. … Rodriguez has allowed zero or one run in four of his seven starts this season. One of those outings came against the Mets in New York, where he held them to one run on five hits in a 7-1 victory on April 9. … The Mets used this spot in the rotation for LHP David Peterson to pitch bulk innings in relief. Last time this spot came up, Brazoban started and pitched an inning, then the Mets went to RHP Austin Warren for two innings before turning to Peterson for four innings. … Peterson has been more of a true starter for most of his career, but he got off to a rough start this season, giving up 14 runs in 19⅔ innings in his first four starts. … The Diamondbacks hit him hard on April 8, scoring five times off him in five innings.
Coming up
Monday, May 11: At Texas, 5:05 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Michael Soroka (4-2, 4.14) vs. Rangers RHP Nathan Eovaldi (4-4, 4.15).
Tuesday, May 12: At Texas, 5:05 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (1-3, 4.70) vs. Rangers LHP MacKenzie Gore (2-3, 5.18).
Wednesday, May 13: At Texas, 5:05 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Ryne Nelson (1-3, 5.68) vs. Rangers RHP Kumar Rocker (1-4, 5.01).
