Overview

• The Diamondbacks have told teams they want pitching in return for stars such as Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly after losing multiple pitchers to Tommy John surgery.
• Scouts from the Yankees and Red Sox have attended recent Diamondbacks starts to evaluate Gallen and Kelly as each club seeks a frontline rotation arm.
• Bleacher Report projections identify the Blue Jays as the ideal landing spot for Merrill Kelly as Toronto looks to bolster its suddenly potent starting staff.
• The Dodgers and Phillies are competing for high-leverage relievers like Emmanuel Clase and Griffin Jax to address two of MLB’s most inconsistent bullpens.
• In the National League, the Cubs are linked to Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara for rotation depth while the Braves prepare to field offers for Marcell Ozuna and Ozzie Albies.