Diamondbacks Acquire A.J. Puk from Marlins

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made a significant move by acquiring left-handed reliever A.J. Puk from the Miami Marlins in exchange for prospects Deyvison De Los Santos and Andrew Pintar. Puk, who has excelled as a reliever with a 2.08 ERA this season, is expected to bolster the D-backs' struggling bullpen as they vie for a playoff spot with a current record of 53-50. In return, the Marlins received two of Arizona's top prospects: De Los Santos, a promising infielder batting .325 with 28 home runs this season, and Pintar, an outfielder showing potential in the minors. The trade highlights Miami's ongoing sell-off strategy as they sit at the bottom of the NL East with a 37-66 record. This move is seen as part of a broader trend as teams prepare for the July 30 trade deadline, with further transactions anticipated. Both teams aim to enhance their competitiveness and future prospects through this deal.