Brandon Pfaadt

Tucker also singled, so he was a triple away from the cycle. The veteran outfielder got his first homer as a member of the Cubs off Brandon Pfaadt, and it gave Chicago a 3-1 lead. Tucker has notoriously gotten off to poor starts often in his career -- although he didn't in 2024 before his heel injury slowed him down -- but he now has an .848 OPS over his first five games. Not too shabby.

Pfaadt struck out five and walked just one. Two of those runs allowed came on the first ever Cubs homer for Kyle Tucker, but outside of that the right-hander pitched well. He just didn't get much run support with Shota Imanaga pitching sensationally over seven innings. Pfaadt will get the Nationals on Friday if the D-Backs stick with their current rotation order.

The Diamondbacks announced that they have agreed to a five-year contract extension with right-hander Brandon Pfaadt. It runs from 2026 through 2030 with a club option for 2031 and a mutual option for 2032. The righty is guaranteed $45MM, reports Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Per John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM in Phoenix, the…

The 26-year-old Pfaadt was one of the team s most consistent pitchers last season, finishing with an 11-10 record and a 4.71 ERA while setting career highs in wins, starts (32), innings pitched (181 2/3) and strikeouts (185).

The Diamondbacks and right-hander Brandon Pfaadt reached agreement on a five-year deal worth $45 million.