Diamondbacks Signal Veteran Trades Ahead Trade Deadline

The Arizona Diamondbacks have officially begun their transition to a seller team ahead of the MLB trade deadline, signaling a shift toward rebuilding. They traded first baseman Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for two pitching prospects, Brandyn Garcia and Ashton Izzi, reflecting their intent to move pending free agents. The Diamondbacks are currently 5.5 games behind the wild card in the 2025 season, with injuries impacting key players and diminishing playoff hopes. Despite their 2023 World Series run, the team faces difficult decisions to prioritize future competitiveness over current season success. Other notable veterans such as third baseman Eugenio Suarez, and pitchers Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly are also expected to be trade candidates as the team navigates this challenging period. The Diamondbacks' strategy aims to capitalize on a seller’s market while balancing the desire not to fully abandon the 2025 season.