Rays vs Diamondbacks Picks and Prediction – 4/24/2025

The Tampa Bay Rays (9–13) continue their three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (13–9) on Wednesday, April 23, at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM MST (9:40 PM ET), with coverage on DBACKS.TV. ​Get in on the action with our free MLB picks.

The Rays have faced challenges early in the season, holding a 9–13 record. Offensively, they have a team batting average of .258, with 21 home runs and 94 runs scored. Their slugging percentage stands at .399, and they've drawn 72 walks while striking out 174 times. ​

Right-hander Taj Bradley (2–1, 5.24 ERA) is expected to start for Tampa Bay. In his last outing against the Yankees, Bradley pitched 5.1 innings, allowing six runs on nine hits, with four walks and three strikeouts. ​

The Diamondbacks have started the season strong, with a 13–9 record. Their offense is led by Corbin Carroll, who boasts a .323 batting average, seven home runs, and a .645 slugging percentage. Geraldo Perdomo and Pavin Smith have also contributed significantly, with Perdomo holding a 132 wRC+ and Smith a 220 wRC+. ​

Left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (1–2, 4.09 ERA) is slated to start for Arizona. In his most recent appearance against the Marlins, Rodriguez pitched 5.1 innings, allowing three runs (one earned) on ten hits, and striking out nine.

We have seen some success backing the Diamondbacks early on. If Rodriguez can deliver a solid outing, Arizona is well-positioned to secure a win. We feel the safe pick here is on the Arizona Diamondbacks as a decent favorite. We will be taking Arizona to win this one by a score of 6-4.