As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Arizona Diamondbacks could have interest in two of their veteran starting pitchers.

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He could handle first base duties or potentially serve as a platoon bat, with the Red Sox standing out as a team that could use a lefty hitter at the position. The 2025 MLB trade deadline is July 31 at 6 p.m. ET.

The Diamondbacks will sell at the MLB trade deadline, but maybe won't give up all of Merrill Kelly, Eugenio Suarez, and Zac Gallen

The San Francisco Giants need a starting pitcher. Or two. An Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher fits their needs perfectly.

After three straight losses and four in their last five games, the Diamondbacks entered the All-Star break with a much-needed win, beating the Angels 5-1 Sunday to avoid a series sweep.

Here is the latest intel I’ve received in conversations with front office executives from all 30 teams and others in the game.

It’s also not as though Kelly would come in and need to be their ace, as he would likely slide in behind Hunter Brown, who, in 20 starts, has a 2.57 ERA and Framber Valdez, who sports a 2.75 ERA in 19 starts.