Tampa Bay Rays vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 6/27/26, 2:56 PM  by Carlos Zabala | Modified on 6/27/26 at 8:35 PM in MLB Picks

The Diamondbacks couldn't take the first game of the series against the Rays, falling 6-1. Tampa Bay is now just one game behind the Yankees, who hold the division lead, while Arizona struggles to stay above .500. The series continues at Tropicana Field on Saturday.

On Friday, Zac Gallen was another pitcher who hasn't found a way to contain Caminero's spectacular bat; the Rays' third baseman continues to put on a show. In the first game of the series, he went 1-for-3, driving in three runs with his 20th home run of the season. Just days after the 3B dominated in the Rays' blowout of the Royals, he hit three home runs and drove in six runs in an epic performance.

The D-backs will try to stop Caminero and a versatile Rays lineup featuring Jose Cabrera, a Dominican pitcher who debuted in MLB a few weeks ago. From the start, he impressed manager Lovullo, who highlighted his wide repertoire of pitches and his ability to produce swing-and-miss situations.