What a weekend it's been for former Diamondbacks fan favorite Eugenio Suarez, who was back in town with the Reds and is in the lineup for the series finale Sunday, Aug. 23.
Chase Field erupted into cheers the previous two nights every time Suarez came up to bat. A few signs in the crowd welcomed Suarez back, and on Aug. 21, Suarez got a big ovation when he arrived in the batter's box for the first time. The reaction was so strong that former teammate and Venezuelan countryman Eduardo Rodriguez paused briefly to let his friend step out and salute the crowd.
Later in that game, the Diamondbacks played a tribute video to Suarez on the giant scoreboard at Chase Field. More applause, and more love from Suarez in return.
Suarez spent less than two full
seasons in Phoenix, traded at the deadline last year to the Seattle Mariners.
On Aug. 22, Suarez and teammates were welcomed to a photo opportunity with the Diamondbacks' Latino players in celebration of Hispanic heritage.
Que momento en casa de los #dbacks! Arizona players introduced with country of their Latino heritage, then Dbacks players invite Reds Latinos to join them including Geno Suarez. 🇵🇷🇩🇴🇻🇪 🇳🇮 pic.twitter.com/DFKHgRqlb7
— José M. Romero (@RomeroJoseM) August 23, 2026
"He's a very special human being. He fit right into this organization like a glove. Being brought over here, we asked a lot of him, he didn't let us down," Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said of Suarez. "He's a connector of human beings. And I just know how much he enjoyed his time here, but I could say the same thing for ... the Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds.
"He just endears himself to his community, he endears himself to his teammates and then he goes out there and plays like a baller."
Drey Jameson returns from injured list
Right-handed reliever Drey Jameson rejoined the Diamondbacks on Aug. 23, coming off the 15-day injured list and being added to the roster with reliever Zack Littell being designated for assignment after less than two weeks with the team.
Jameson had been scheduled to pitch for Triple-A Reno in his latest rehab assignment, but that plan was scrapped to bring him to the majors. He's dealt with injuries throughout his career and didn't play in 2024 to recover from elbow surgery.
"Drey's been throwing the ball real well," Lovullo said. "He's healthy, there were some things that he was working on with his body to put himself in a position to go out and compete and stuff was really, really good. Over 100 miles an hour with some pitches."
Littell made three appearances for the Diamondbacks and went 1-0, but allowed 10 earned runs on 21 hits in 12 innings of work. He allowed three home runs on Saturday in a game the Diamondbacks lost, and five in his three outings.
"He never really seemed to get grounded or moving in the right direction," Lovullo said. "This game is built on performance and execution, and things were just not going well for him."
Littell provided length out of the bullpen, and Lovullo said Jameson can go more than one inning in an outing if need be.
Reds at Diamondbacks, 1:15 p.m., Peacock
Diamondbacks LHP Mitch Bratt (1-2, 4.17) vs. Reds LHP Andrew Abbott (6-7, 4.07).
At Chase Field: Bratt lasted just three innings against the Red Sox last week at Fenway Park, giving up three runs on four hits and three walks. He did not record a strikeout. … Before that, Bratt turned in three consecutive strong outings, allowing just three earned runs in 18 innings. … Left-handed hitters (.848 OPS) have given Bratt more trouble than right-handed hitters (.748). … Abbott had a 5.97 ERA at the end of April but has been far more effective since, posting a 3.44 ERA over his next 19 starts, including most recently against the St. Louis Cardinals, whom he held to two runs in 6 1/3 innings on Aug. 18. … Abbott threw well against the Diamondbacks on June 14, giving up just one run in five innings. … Abbott primarily throws four pitches: a fastball that averages 92.5 mph along with a sweeper, changeup and curveball.
Coming up
Monday, Aug. 24: At Chase Field, 6:40 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Merrill Kelly (8-11, 5.37) vs. Cubs RHP Kevin Gausman (6-11, 4.58).
Tuesday, Aug. 25: At Chase Field, 6:40 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Brandon Pfaadt (7-1, 3.39) vs. Cubs RHP Clay Holmes (5-6, 2.49).
Wednesday, Aug. 26: At Chase Field, 12:40 p.m., Diamondbacks LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (12-4, 2.71) vs. Cubs LHP Matthew Boyd (8-2, 4.02).
(This story has been updated to add information.)
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Diamondbacks vs Reds live. Chase fans love Suarez, Littell a DFA victim
