Overview

• Arizona’s record fell to 50-53 after a three-game sweep by Houston, intensifying speculation that the club will shift to seller mode at the July 31 trade deadline.
• Eugenio Suarez leads National League hitters with 36 home runs and stands as the most coveted pending free agent on the trade block.
• Starters Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly and first baseman Josh Naylor round out the Diamondbacks’ primary trade chips with expiring contracts.
• Hazen must balance the potential for a late-season playoff push against the opportunity to restock the farm system with top prospects.
• Contending teams such as the Yankees, Dodgers, Mets and Phillies are expected to compete for Arizona’s veterans in the upcoming deadline rush.