The games will take place at the Alfredo Harp
Helu Stadium, a 20,000-capacity facility that was completed in
March.
The MLB has previously held regular season games in Monterrey,
Mexico, and Spring Training games in the Mexican Capital.
The series comes amid longstanding speculation over the league's
possible future expansion from 30 to 32 teams, and with baseball
set to return to the Summer Olympics lineup after not being
included in the 2012 or 2016 Games.
In written statements, Padres President of Business Operations
Erik Greupner said the team was "honored" to be part of the
series, while Diamondback President and CEO Derrick Hall said
his organization was "committed to spreading our game
internationally."
(Reporting by Amy Tennery; Editing by Toby Davis)
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