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Diamondbacks Shift to Seller Mode, Listing Four Key Players for Trade

Arizona is fielding pitches for Suárez, Gallen, Kelly and Naylor in pursuit of young arms to replenish its pitching depth.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 30: Eugenio Suárez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks hits a solo home run during the eighth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field on June 30, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 30: Zac Gallen #23 of the Arizona Diamondbacks looks on from the mound with teammates Eugenio Suarez #28 and catcher Gabriel Moreno #14 prior to leaveg a game against the New York Mets in the first inning at Citi Field on May 30, 2024 in New York City.
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 30: Zac Gallen #23 of the Arizona Diamondbacks looks on from the mound with teammates Eugenio Suarez #28 and catcher Gabriel Moreno #14 prior to leaving a game against the New York Mets in the first inning at Citi Field on May 30, 2024 in New York City.

Overview

  • The Diamondbacks officially made All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suárez and veteran starters Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly and slugger Josh Naylor available for trade after sliding to 46-50 and falling 6.5 games out of a wild-card spot.
  • All four players will reach free agency after the season, making them valuable rental assets for contenders seeking late-season boosts.
  • Contenders from New York to Milwaukee are intensifying negotiations with prospect-focused offers aimed at bolstering their rotations and lineups.
  • Arizona’s front office is targeting young pitching talent in exchange deals as it pivots toward a rebuild ahead of the July 31 deadline.
  • The decision marks a swift turn from the Diamondbacks’ 2023 World Series run and underscores the high-stakes dynamics of this year’s trade market.