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The Arizona Diamondbacks have had a disappointing season riddled with injuries and will look to sell at the trade deadline.
Even after the Arizona Diamondbacks swept a series this weekend, the potential Seattle Mariners trade deadline partner is expected to sell.
In this MLB mock trade, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquire veteran starter Merrill Kelly from the Diamondbacks to bolster their struggling rotation and make a serious push for the 2025 World Series.
The Red Sox would benefit from adding a starter after losing Hunter Dobbins for the year due to a torn ACL and Tanner Houck remaining on the injured list after his rehab assignment. Lucas Giolito and Brayan Bello have shown signs of improvement, but starters not named Garrett Crochet have struggled to find a consistent groove.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are likely to be one of the more aggressive sellers on the trade market, but what would they target in return?
Jul 12, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) is greeted by right fielder Randal Grichuk (15) at the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images