With the Arizona Diamondbacks struggling in 2024 so far, what might the team do come the trade deadline?
After an awesome run to the World Series last season, the Arizona Diamondbacks had some high expectations coming into the season. As the team looked to spend money to once again compete in the National League, they have severely underperformed compared to last season.
With the Los Angeles Dodgers once again looking like the National League West will run through them, the Diamondbacks will have some tough decisions to make about the future of the team come the trade deadline.
Recently, Jeff Passan of ESPN listed the Diamondbacks as a hinge team in his Trade Deadline preview. Here’s what he had to say.
Two months into the season, the defending National League champions haven’t found their footing, and with a franchise-record $163 million Opening Day payroll, other teams are keeping an eye on the Diamondbacks, thinking owner Ken Kendrick could pursue a reduction. The possibilities Arizona presents are impressive.
While it is only June, the Diamondbacks appear closer to being a seller than a buyer at this point. If that does end up being the case, they have a lot of players that would garner attention at the trade deadline.
Two of their best players, Christian Walker and Paul Sewald, are set to be free agents at the end of the season. Naturally, that makes them players that could likely be acquired if the Diamondbacks decide to sell. They also have some players with options like Joc Pederson who would be one of the best outfielders available.
Since there is still a lot of time between now and the trade deadline, things could get better for the Arizona Diamondbacks and change their mindset. As the defending National League Champions, it has been shocking to see how they have played this season.
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