Dbacks vs Mets Preview: Bright Bets for a Spring Showdown

A Wednesday game at Citi Field will feel electric as Arizona visits New York. The Diamondbacks send Ryne Nelson to face David Peterson, and both teams hope their starters go deep into the game. Arizona has Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly in its rotation, but Kelly starts the season on the injured list with soreness. The Mets count on Kodai Senga and Freddy Peralta for stability, while bullpen health remains a big question.

Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Francisco Lindor headline the Mets offense, though Soto begins the year on the 10-Day IL with a strain. Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte lead Arizona’s lineup when healthy, and Carroll already has one game played. Arizona’s bullpen feels uncertain while Kevin Ginkel is expected to close. Both teams need health and late-inning consistency to win close games at Citi Field this week.

Watch the starting pitchers early because they set the tone for each inning. If Nelson or Peterson can go six innings, their teams will avoid heavy bullpen use. The Diamondbacks need late-inning consistency while the Mets hope Devin Williams closes effectively. Fans will see speed from Corbin Carroll and disciplined hitting from Juan Soto when he returns. Can either bullpen lock down the ninth inning and decide this ballgame?