Overview

• The Diamondbacks have fallen to 29-31, sitting fourth in the NL West and five games behind the wild card cutoff.
• Gallen has posted a 3-7 record with a 5.13 ERA and 32 walks over 13 starts while his fastball velocity has dipped.
• The Chicago Cubs have identified Gallen as their top trade target to reinforce a rotation depleted by injuries.
• The New York Yankees are monitoring Gallen to add depth behind Max Fried once Luis Gil returns from injury.
• Gallen’s impending free agency after 2025 makes him an attractive half-season rental for playoff contenders.