DBacks-Padres: DeSclafani signed; Jarvis optioned

Perdomo on game-tying triple vs. Padres

The Arizona Diamondbacks extended their winning streak to five on Saturday, June 14, when they faced the San Diego Padres at Chase Field.

• Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo’s son, Nick Lovullo, manages the Cubs Class A affiliate in South Bend.
• The Diamondbacks signed Anthony DeSclafani and optioned Bryce Jarvis to Triple-A Reno.

On Father’s Day, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo was asked what it’s like to watch his oldest son, Nick, grow and develop in his profession as a minor league baseball manager.

Nick Lovullo, 31, is the manager of the Cubs’ Class A affiliate in South Bend, Indiana.

“Is he a true chip off the old block? Probably,” the elder Lovullo said.

The two talk often, both being colleagues besides father and son. Torey Lovullo said he received a text message from his son Sunday morning, wishing him well on Father’s Day and for a Diamondbacks series sweep of the Padres.

Nick Lovullo also informed his dad that he was ejected from the Cubs’ game at Fort Wayne on June 15. It happened in the second inning, and Nick Lovullo honored his dad by pointing at the umpires and ejecting them, as Torey did on May 14 when he was ejected in San Francisco.

“Just want to say Happy Father’s Day, did this one for you,” Torey Lovullo said, sharing what his son told him on the phone. “Did this one for you. I copied you, and I threw every umpire out of the game today.”

Torey said conversations with his son start with checking on how their families are doing, then eventually migrate to baseball talk.

“He helps me, too. We help one another,” Torey Lovullo said. “Typical baseball conversations that you and I would have. It’s in that space. But I’m always Dad first for him. All my kids know that, and I’m very proud to be their father.”

—José M. Romero

Diamondbacks add veteran DeSclafani, Jarvis back to Reno

The Diamondbacks made a move to shore up their organizational pitching depth, signing right-hander Anthony DeSclafani to a major league contract and fitting him on the roster by optioning right-hander Bryce Jarvis to Triple-A Reno.

Right-hander Justin Martinez was transferred to the 60-day injured list to open up a 40-man spot.

DeSclafani will work in long relief for the Diamondbacks. He last pitched in the majors in 2023. He missed all of 2024 following surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon in his right arm.

After signing a minor league deal with the New York Yankees last month, DeSclafani logged 20 innings in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre, posting a 4.50 ERA with nine walks and 20 strikeouts. He opted out of the deal last week.

The Diamondbacks have been hit hard by injuries to their starting pitching in recent weeks. In addition to losing right-hander Corbin Burnes, the club has also lost right-hander Cristian Mena and lefty Tommy Henry, both of whom served as rotation depth.

Jarvis will return to the Reno starting rotation, where he will join right-hander Yilber Diaz as the organization’s top starting pitching depth options.

—Nick Piecoro

Padres at Diamondbacks, 1:10 p.m., Cox, Ch. 34

Diamondbacks RHP Merrill Kelly (6-2, 3.18) vs. Padres RHP Nick Pivetta (6-2, 3.48).

At Chase Field: Kelly gave up just four hits across six scoreless innings against the Mariners in his most recent start. He has not allowed a run in 13 innings over his past two outings. … In 16 career starts against the Padres, Kelly has a 3.36 ERA. He did not fare well in his lone start against them last year, giving up five runs in 5 2/3 innings, walking one and striking out eight. … His change-up is getting as good of results as ever, eliciting a 36.3 percent whiff rate and holding opposing hitters to a .169 average and .213 slugging. … Pivetta had a 2.01 ERA over his first seven starts but has logged a 5.34 ERA over his past six. He has allowed 10 runs (nine earned) in 10 innings over his past two outings. … He has not started a game against the Diamondbacks since 2018 when he was with the Phillies.

Coming up

Monday, June 16: Off.

Tuesday, June 17: At Toronto, 4:07 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Brandon Pfaadt (8-4, 5.50) vs. Blue Jays RHP Chris Bassitt (7-3, 3.70).

Wednesday, June 18: At Toronto, 4:07 p.m., Diamondbacks LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (2-3, 6.27) vs. Blue Jays LHP Eric Lauer (2-1, 2.37).

Thursday, June 19: At Toronto, 12:07 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Ryne Nelson (3-2, 4.14) vs. Blue Jays RHP Kevin Gausman (5-5, 4.08).