UPDATE: Arizona Diamondbacks General Manager Mike Hazen confirms the team is fully open for trades as the July 31 trade deadline approaches. “Any outcome is on the table,” Hazen stated, emphasizing that the organization is not in a comfortable position and is actively exploring opportunities to improve.
The D-backs have already made key moves, trading first baseman Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for top pitching prospects Brandyn Garcia and Ashton Izzi. Garcia is expected to join the D-backs bullpen immediately. Additionally, designated hitter Randal Grichuk has been sent to the Kansas City Royals for right-handed reliever Andrew Hoffmann.
Hazen expressed his dissatisfaction with the current team’s position, stating, “This is not the position I anticipated us being in. Nobody’s happy we’re in this position.” The urgency to act is palpable as the franchise grapples with potential trades involving starting pitchers Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly, and third baseman Eugenio Suarez, all of whom will be free agents after the season.
“I’m open-minded to a number of different things,” Hazen added, indicating that the D-backs are actively listening to offers that could shape the team’s future. Hazen revealed that discussions have been focused on younger players under long-term control, including standout prospects like Corbin Carroll and Gabriel Moreno. “If I say, ‘Depends on what you’re talking about. It would be a haul,’ that usually shuts the conversations down pretty quickly,” he noted.
As the clock ticks down to the trade deadline, the Diamondbacks are faced with critical choices that could redefine their roster. Fans are left wondering what moves the team will make next, and whether these trades will lead to a stronger future or signal a shift in strategy.
Stay tuned for live updates as the Arizona Diamondbacks navigate this pivotal moment in their season.
