The Arizona Diamondbacks called up top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt on Friday afternoon, but he's not in Friday's lineup against the New York Mets. D-backs fans will have to wait at least one more day to see the 23-year-old outfielder take the field for the first time as a big-leaguer.

Manager Torey Lovullo (via Arizona Sports 98.7's Burns & Gambo show ), said Waldschmidt would be in the lineup Saturday, but that the D-backs wanted to give their top prospect a chance to find his footing and get accustomed to Chase Field, first.

Why Ryan Waldschmidt isn't in D-backs lineup Friday

Mar 10, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

"Just let him get his footing a little bit.…