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Yahoo
18 hours ago
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Diamondbacks rumors: Arizona could trade both Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly
The post Diamondbacks rumors: Arizona could trade both Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly appeared first on ClutchPoints. With the Major League Baseball trade deadline just days away, the Arizona Diamondbacks are in the middle of the chaos. They already kicked things off by trading first baseman Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners. While teams around the league think that Eugenio Suarez is next, Arizona has other ideas. Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly could be sent away at the MLB trade deadline. Both pitchers have endured shaky seasons, playing a factor in the Diamondbacks struggles. After leading a rotation that made it to the World Series in 2023, both are far from their peak form. However, contenders have kicked the tires in Arizona to see what they would cost at the trade deadline. Because of the interest, the Diamondbacks' strategy could change. According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, Arizona planned to send at least one starting pitcher away. Now, however, they could hold a fire sale with a large chunk of their rotation. Related: Camera catches Randal Grichuk's final moment with D-Backs teammates after trade Related: MLB rumors: Phillies, Diamondbacks have discussed Eugenio Suarez trade
NBC Sports
a day ago
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- NBC Sports
MLB trade deadline: Eugenio Suárez, Mitch Keller, Merrill Kelly among prized players who could move
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks got the trade deadline party started when they dealt 2024 All-Star Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners for two pitching prospects. That probably won't be the last time the D-backs make news before the July 31 deadline. Arizona has had a disappointing season with a 51-57 record and now appears to be one of the most active sellers on the MLB market, dangling third baseman Eugenio Suárez and starting pitchers Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly. The potential buyers include teams like the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers, who are all trying to beef up their rosters in hopes of a deep playoff run. The market is heating up quickly: The Yankees acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Rockies, while the Orioles traded left-handed reliever Gregory Soto to the Mets and right-hander Seranthony Dominguez to the Blue Jays. The Royals are among the teams who look like they've decided to keep possible trade chips. Right-hander Seth Lugo was expected to be a prized addition at the deadline, but Kansas City decided to extend the veteran on a two-year, $46 million deal that goes until 2027. The D-backs have been one of the most intriguing teams in baseball over the past few weeks because management has had to make a tough decision whether to buy or sell. Arizona had a 50-50 record after sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals following the All-Star break but were then swept by the Houston Astros, lost two of three to the Pittsburgh Pirates and two more to the Tigers. Naylor's already gone and he'll help a Seattle lineup that could use a little more punch. Suárez is having one of the best seasons of his career, slugging 36 homers over 104 games, and arguably is the best bat on the market. Here's a look at some of the top players who could be available as teams try to upgrade for the stretch run: Eugenio Suárez, 3B, Arizona Diamondbacks Suarez is just an average defensive third baseman these days, but that's not why teams want to acquire him. He's got the kind of bat that can carry a team for weeks at a time, major pop from the right side of the plate. He has 312 career homers, is well-liked in the locker room and has been productive in limited postseason at-bats with a .300 average. Mitch Keller, SP, Pittsburgh Pirates The 29-year-old Keller has been overshadowed in the Pirates' rotation thanks to the emergence of young star Paul Skenes, but the right-hander has been a reliable starter for the past four seasons and was an All-Star in 2023. The one catch is it'll take a sizable haul for the Pirates to make a deal: He's under contract through 2028 as part of a relatively reasonable five-year, $77 million deal. Zac Gallen, SP, Arizona Diamondbacks Gallen is having the worst full season of his career with a 7-12 record and 5.60 ERA but could still be an attractive add for a team that needs a starter. The 29-year-old right-hander has been one of the top pitchers in the National League over the past five years, finishing in the top 10 of the Cy Young Award voting in 2020, 2022 and 2023. His stuff is still good and he's had a handful of dominant starts this season. Merrill Kelly, SP, Arizona Diamondbacks The 36-year-old righty quietly has been one of the most consistent pitchers in baseball with a 9-6 record and 3.22 ERA. He was also excellent during the D-backs' postseason run in 2023 with a 3-1 record, 2.25 ERA and 28 strikeouts over 24 innings. Kelly doesn't have an overpowering fastball but has a five-pitch mix that has consistently delivered results. Sandy Alcantara, SP, Miami Marlins The 29-year-old Alcantara isn't the same pitcher he was when he won the 2022 NL Cy Young Award, but the right-hander still has quite a bit of upside. He's allowed just one unearned run over 12 innings in his last two starts, which might help his value. His rotation partner Edward Cabrera — another right-hander — also could garner attention with a 3.35 ERA over 18 starts. Ryan O'Hearn, 1B/DH, Baltimore Orioles The 31-year-old is having a career year with a .284 average, .375 on-base percentage and 12 homers, helping him earn All-Star honors for the first time in his career. His left-handed bat would be useful in a contender's lineup.
Newsweek
a day ago
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- Newsweek
Yankees Predicted To Add Projected $116M Ace After Blockbuster Deadline Trade
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The New York Yankees are staring down some big decisions just ahead of the Major League Baseball trade deadline. The team has some clear needs on the roster as it looks to return to the World Series, but its season has derailed so badly that going all-in might no longer be a wise approach. The Yankees have given up first place in the American League East and lost franchise slugger Aaron Judge to the injured list. Still, it's hard to imagine any trade deadline passing without the Yankees making some kind of win-now addition. With that in mind, The Athletic's Jim Bowden predicted the Yankees would trade for one of the best available rental starters on the market by adding Zac Gallen from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Gallen appears to be available after the Diamondbacks announced their intentions to sell with a blockbuster trade of first baseman Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners a few days ago. BRONX, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: New York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New York. (Photo by Dustin... BRONX, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: New York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New York. (Photo by) More Satloff/Getty "The Diamondbacks are expected to be the headliner of this trade deadline," Bowden wrote for The Athletic. "After trading Josh Naylor to the Mariners and Randal Grichuk to the (Kansas City) Royals, they are now prepared to deal impending free agents Eugenio Suarez, Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly between now and Thursday's deadline." Gallen has logged a concerning 5.60 ERA so far this year but has pitched like an ace in the last few seasons. Despite a down campaign, he's projected to earn a $116 million contract this winter, per Spotrac. And he also has a hometown connection to the Yankees, as he grew up in New Jersey. With Max Fried and Carlos Rodon in the rotation, and Luis Gil expected to return in the near future, the Yankees could see a rental like Gallen as the kind of mid-rotation upgrade that makes sense for them this year. And as a result, this trade prediction is one that could well become a reality in the very near future. More MLB: Yankees Rumors: Pirates Emerging As Likely Pitching Trade Partner?
Newsweek
2 days ago
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- Newsweek
Former GM Calls MLB Trade Deadline 'The Most Bizarre I Can Remember'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Circumstances beyond the control of major league teams have conspired to create a confounding week for MLB executives looking to improve their teams' fortunes before Thursday's trade deadline. Jim Bowden of MLB Network on SiriusXM and The Athletic, writing on his Twitter/X account Tuesday, rattled off a variety of unusual issues that combine to make this year's deadline "the most bizarre I can ever remember." This is most bizarre trade deadline I can ever remember: some of best starting pitchers having subpar yrs incl: Cease,Gallen,Alcantara; the best closer Clase on Admin leave; the best Pwr hitter Suarez gets HBP; the best 2 CF Robert and Mullins struggle & best avail DH Ozuna… — Jim Bowden⚾️ (@JimBowdenGM) July 29, 2025 Those issues include: · Three of the best starting pitchers reported to be made available in trades — San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease, Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen, and Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara — are suffering through arguably the worst seasons of their careers. · Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase, whom Bowden reported was available in trades last week, was placed on paid administrative leave by MLB on Monday while the league investigates unusual betting activity related to his on-field performance. · Eugenio Suarez, who is tied for the MLB lead in RBIs, was injured Monday when he was hit by a pitch in the Diamondbacks' game in Detroit, leaving his health in doubt just three days before Thursday's 6 p.m. ET deadline. · Center fielders Luis Robert of the Chicago White Sox and Cedric Mullins of the Baltimore Orioles, both Silver Slugger Award winners in the past, are hitting .205 and .221, respectively. · Three-time All-Star Marcell Ozuna, who's hitting .233 himself, can block any trade because of his veteran status (players with 10 years in the league, and five with their current team, have the right to veto any trade). More news: MLB Puts Guardians All-Star on Paid Leave in Connection With Gambling Probe None of these factors suggest Thursday will be an exciting trade deadline — or, at least, one in which several big-name stars change teams. Most if not all of the best available players are struggling in one way or another. Zac Gallen #23 of the Arizona Diamondbacks looks on from the mound with teammates Eugenio Suarez #28 and catcher Gabriel Moreno #14 prior to leaveg a game against the New York Mets in the first... Zac Gallen #23 of the Arizona Diamondbacks looks on from the mound with teammates Eugenio Suarez #28 and catcher Gabriel Moreno #14 prior to leaveg a game against the New York Mets in the first inning at Citi Field on May 30, 2024 in New York City. MoreBaseball executives sometimes struggle with decisiveness as it is. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported Tuesday that four teams just outside the postseason bubble — the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Angels, Tampa Bay Rays and Texas Rangers — haven't signaled to other teams whether they will buy or sell. More news: Yankees Make Trade, Send Veteran Pitcher to Atlanta Ahead of Trade Deadline A year ago, 11 trades were executed the day before the deadline and 32 on the day the clock ran out, according to Baseball Reference (via Cespedes Family BBQ on Twitter/X). using @baseball_ref transaction data, here's a look at how many trades have been made on each day leading up to the trade deadline over the past 25 years quantity of trades has soared recently, so we're basically guaranteed to have a flurry of activity over the final 48 hours — Céspedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) July 29, 2025 The quantity of deals made Thursday might be large, but the quality remains questionable. Bowden, the former Washington Nationals and Cincinnati Reds, reported Tuesday that Alcantara's market is heating up in spite of his performance, and "there is a real chance he gets traded by Thursday." More news: Brewers Make Trade to Acquire Veteran Catcher From AL East Contender So while industry executives froth over a pitcher with a 6.66 ERA (Alcantara), fans can be forgiven for their ambivalence. For more MLB news, visit Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
2 days ago
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- Newsweek
MLB Insider Predicts Yankees Trade For Diamondbacks' $13.5M All-Star
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Baseball season is heating up, but the New York Yankees have cooled off dramatically. Sitting at 22-28 in their last 50 games, the Yankees have turned a seven-game lead in the American League East into a 5 1/2-game deficit. They're now missing superstar Aaron Judge for what they hope is only about 10 games, and their pitching staff is shorthanded. By the Thursday trade deadline, the Yankees have to add pitching reinforcements if they want any shot at defending their AL pennant from last season. PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 29: Zac Gallen #23 greets starting pitcher Merrill Kelly #29 of the Arizona Diamondbacks after Kelly was removed from the game during the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Chase... PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 29: Zac Gallen #23 greets starting pitcher Merrill Kelly #29 of the Arizona Diamondbacks after Kelly was removed from the game during the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field on March 29, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. MoreThat's why one insider foresees the Yankees acquiring a former All-Star starting pitcher with World Series experience. On Tuesday, Jim Bowden of The Athletic predicted that the Yankees would bring Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen to New York ahead of the 6 p.m. ET Thursday deadline. "The Yankees solved their third-base situation with the trade for Ryan McMahon, then added infielder Amed Rosario, who provides versatility and a good bat versus lefties (.829 OPS)," wrote Bowden. "Now, they are focused on acquiring a starting pitcher and a reliever or two. They will not trade outfielder Spencer Jones or shortstop George Lombard Jr., but are open-minded about swapping their other top prospects in the right deal." Gallen, who turns 30 on Sunday, is a huge reason the Diamondbacks are surprise sellers at this deadline. He's got a brutal 5.60 ERA this season, in large part because he's given up a National League-high 23 home runs. Plus, Gallen is expensive, which might actually work in the Yankees' favor. He'd be owed the remainder of his $13.5 million salary by the acquiring team, though one figures most contenders are prepared to add a bit of payroll. The real question is whether or not the Yankees think the 2023 All-Star who shined in the World Series that year is still hidden among the peripheral stats. More MLB: Dodgers Should Pursue Orioles' 'Hidden Gem' in Last-Minute Deadline Deal
