MLB trade deadline: D-backs continue sell-off by reportedly sending OF Randal Grichuk to Royals
The club continued what is expected to be a considerable sell-off at the MLB trade deadline by sending outfielder Randal Grichuk to the Kansas City Royals, according to MLB.com's Steve Gilbert.
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