Eduardo Rodriguez found himself struggling to find his rhythm during the Diamondbacks' exhibition game against the Guardians, ending the game with three runs allowed over 4⅓ innings and five strikeouts. The left-hander noted feeling groggy due to adjusting to evening game schedules after a spring filled with day games. Rodriguez's pitches were mostly effective, but a few got away from him, leading to runs scored against him.

With the regular season approaching, the Diamondbacks are finalizing their roster, including potential moves involving pitcher Shelby Miller and catcher Rene Pinto. Manager Torey Lovullo indicated that the upcoming game against the Chicago Cubs would see regular players get limited at-bats as the team gets ready for the season opener.