Arizona Diamondbacks fans were already treated to Ryan Waldschmidt's official MLB debut on Friday night — a pinch-hit at-bat in the eighth inning that led to his first career base hit . But on Saturday, a new era of the D-backs outfield begins . Waldschmidt will get his first official start at the major league level against the New York Mets in Arizona's 4:15 p.m. game at Chase Field. Waldschmidt will play center field and bat ninth in the order — and there's a reason for that. Diamondbacks' Ryan Waldschmidt gets first start vs Mets May 8, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt in the dugout prior to the game against the New York Mets at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Waldschmidt's ability to see numerous pitches in an at-bat, work walks and check off pitches outside the zone allow him to profile similarly to the way Geraldo Perdomo managed at-bats at the bottom of the order.…