Diamondbacks vs Marlins Preview: Gallen Faces Meyer in Week 63

Zac Gallen takes the mound for Arizona, and he's got to bounce back. His numbers have been rough this season—a 9.00 ERA is something he'll want to forget fast. The Diamondbacks are 34-31 overall, sitting at 21-14 at home but struggling on the road. Their pitching staff is their identity, with Gallen and Merrill Kelly leading the rotation. Miami's Max Meyer has a 5.4 ERA, so both starters need to tighten up. This matchup could go either way if the pitchers find their rhythm.

The Marlins have won two straight games and sit at 31-35 overall. They're 20-16 at home, which is solid. But Miami's pitching staff is banged up bad. Sandy Alcántara could be huge if he returns to his Cy Young form. Young arms like Eury Pérez and Max Meyer need to step up too. The bullpen has Pete Fairbanks as closer, and he saved 27 games last year with a 2.83 ERA. If everyone stays healthy, Miami could push toward playoffs.

Arizona's Jordan Lawlar (shortstop) could return by June 11. He's been working his way back through Triple-A and played full games in the field. Carlos Santana hit a home run in rehab and looks close too. Miami's got it worse—three starters hit the injured list recently. Janson Junk, Eury Pérez, and Robby Snelling all went down. Andrew Nardi needs three months to recover. When you lose that many arms, it changes everything about how you compete.