PHOENIX — As the MLB trade deadline draws closer, hypothetical trades and deals are emerging around baseball, and the Arizona Diamondbacks could be one of the teams most heavily involved — but not as buyers.
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May 26, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (57) delivers a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images
Granted, it’s still too soon to determine whether Arizona will become sellers or if they’ll string together enough series wins to justify buying heading into the final stretch of the season. However, they’re currently 34-34 after being swept by the Miami Marlins and have struggled to collect victories against teams above .500.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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