Overview
- Michael Soroka was activated and started for the Diamondbacks Monday, throwing 4 1/3 scoreless innings in his first big-league outing since a June left-glute strain.
- Nolan Arenado opened the game with a first-inning grand slam off Colorado rookie Gabriel Hughes to set the tone for Arizona's 9-0 win.
- Zack Littell was signed the same day, debuted in long relief and worked 4 2/3 scoreless innings to pick up the victory and give the bullpen an extended breather.
- Shortstop Geraldo Perdomo exited after the fourth inning with left knee soreness and was removed as a precaution in the blowout, a developing health item for the club.
- The win keeps Arizona tied for the second NL wild-card spot and eases short-term rotation strain while questions remain over Ryne Nelson, Zac Gallen and Corbin Burnes returning later in the season.