Geraldo Perdomo is back in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ lineup on Wednesday, a return that carries more weight than a simple roster move.
Perdomo left Monday night’s game because of knee soreness, but he’s now set to rejoin the lineup against the Colorado Rockies. For Arizona, that matters because the shortstop gives the offense something it badly needs: another player who can set the tone, work counts and keep innings alive.
That need showed up in Tuesday’s 3-2 loss to Colorado. Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte started the night with back-to-back home runs, pushing the Diamondbacks to an early 2-0 lead.
After that, the bats went quiet. Arizona never added another run, and the Rockies came back to take it.
Those are the kinds of games that can sting a team trying to stay in the October mix.
Perdomo’s value goes beyond defense. He’s become a presence who can reach base and change the feel of an inning without having to clear the fence.
That’s a useful skill for a club built around power hitters like Carroll and Marte, because when those stars go deep, the rest of the lineup has to keep the pressure on. Perdomo gives Arizona another piece who can do that.
The timing is important, too. The Diamondbacks are right in the middle of a crowded NL postseason race, and at this point of the season, the pattern matters more than a single loss. If Arizona keeps turning early offense into empty innings, that can become a real issue down the stretch.
For the Diamondbacks, getting Perdomo back is about more than filling a spot. It’s about restoring a piece of the lineup that can help the whole offense function the way it’s supposed to.
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