Diamondbacks at Cardinals game rained out, Max Kepler talks PEDs
Key Points:
- The Diamondbacks' game against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 25 was postponed due to rain, despite the team's request to move the game to an earlier time, resulting in a rescheduled game on July 23 and an extended road trip.
- The rainout caused adjustments in the Diamondbacks' pitching rotation, with Zac Gallen's start pushed to June 26, Brandon Pfaadt's start delayed to next week, and other pitchers' schedules shifted accordingly.
- Max Kepler returned to the Diamondbacks after serving an 80-game suspension for a positive PED test, expressing uncertainty about how the substance entered his system but emphasizing his readiness to play and appreciation for the game.
- The Diamondbacks made roster changes including placing Ryne Nelson on the 60-day injured list, recalling right-handed reliever Juan Burgos, and activating Kepler while optioning Tim Tawa to Triple-A Reno.
- Injured catcher James McCann is progressing and expected to return to play within one to two weeks, while the team prepares for upcoming games against the Tampa Bay Rays starting June 26.