Eduardo Rodriguez turns Mother’s Day into career outing against Mets

May 10, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez in the first inning against the New York Mets at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The outing was the veteran starter’s second since manager Torey Lovullo gathered the starters for a rotation meeting following underperformance during the club’s latest road trip. Needless to say, everyone understood the message, and Rodriguez made that more than clear with back-to-back dominance on the mound.

For fans who have felt uneasy about the team in recent weeks and wondered how the pitching staff would respond after the road slump, the performances have provided relief. For the entire rotation to perform better, pitch deeper into games and watch a starter deliver dominance in consecutive outings could signal the turning of a page.

May 10, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (left) fist bumps James McCann at the end of the second inning against the New York Mets at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

As Mother’s Day came to a close and the Snakes turned their attention to the next series, fans left Chase Field with optimism.

Rodriguez, once viewed as a question mark in the rotation, has only continued to look like the pitcher Arizona believed it signed — and he is doing it at a time when the club needs him most.

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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde

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