D-backs' Geraldo Perdomo Gets Day Off After Mistake-Filled Game

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo will get his first day off of the 2026 season on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 7:04pm

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Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo will get his first day off of the 2026 season on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays, after a mistake-filled game in Saturday night's win. Despite going 3-for-4 at the plate, Perdomo was thrown out on the bases twice, nearly thrown out a third time, and made a critical defensive mistake that cost Arizona a run.

Why it matters

Perdomo is an important player to the D-backs, on both sides of the ball. Mistakes are not the norm, and neither are off days. It was not by accident that his franchise-record-setting 2025 season earned him a fourth-place finish in the NL MVP voting last year.

The details

Manager Torey Lovullo suggested strongly he would consider giving Perdomo a day off following Saturday's game, and that will be the case. Rookie Jose Fernandez will start at shortstop in Perdomo's place. Lovullo said he's going to be more proactive this season with regard to giving Perdomo off days, as the shortstop played in 161 games in 2025 and 98 in 2024 despite missing 59 games with a torn meniscus.

  • On Saturday night, Perdomo made several mistakes in the Diamondbacks' win.
  • Perdomo will get the day off on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays.

The players

Geraldo Perdomo

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop who had a mistake-filled game on Saturday night, leading to him getting a day off on Sunday.

Torey Lovullo

Manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks who decided to give Perdomo a day off after Saturday's game.

Jose Fernandez

Rookie who will start at shortstop in Perdomo's place on Sunday.

Zac Gallen

Diamondbacks right-hander who lost his chance at both a win and a quality start due to Perdomo's defensive gaffe.

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What they’re saying

“He needs a day off. He's playing hard. He's a very good player, but needs rest. It's hard to take him off the field, but today I thought it was a really good day. Day game after a night game, just get him off the field.”

— Torey Lovullo, Manager, Arizona Diamondbacks

“I had a quick conversation with him after the game, and he apologized for a couple of things that took place, but zero issues for me. You talk about accountability. You talk about guys that are aware. He's alive.”

— Torey Lovullo, Manager, Arizona Diamondbacks

What’s next

Perdomo is expected to return to the lineup on Monday against the Blue Jays.

The takeaway

This decision by the Diamondbacks' manager to give their star shortstop a day off after a mistake-filled game shows the team's commitment to keeping their key players fresh and healthy throughout the long MLB season.