Kansas City Royals, Randal Grichuk and Arizona Diamondbacks
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The Arizona Diamondbacks have been an active team at the MLB trade deadline, and Merrill Kelly or Zac Gallen could be the next to leave.
Arizona Diamondbacks trade predictions for Eugenio Suarez, Josh Naylor, Merrill Kelly, Zac Gallen before 2025 MLB trade deadline on July 31, 2025.
As part of the deal, the Royals sent minor league reliever Andrew Hoffman to the Diamondbacks. Why this trade could be a risk is Hoffman is an arm that could turn into a decent reliever in MLB. This season, Hoffman has a 2.25 ERA with a 1.13 WHIP. He also has 55 strikeouts and two saves.
The Royals have spent weeks scouring the trade market for an outfield bat to add to their starting lineup. On Saturday, several days ahead of the Major League Baseball trade deadline, they found their guy: The Royals acquired Randal Grichuk from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for a young relief pitcher.
The New York Yankees have added another infield reinforcement at the MLB trade deadline. The club swung a trade with the Washington Nationals on Saturday for utility infielder Amed Rosario, it announced Saturday. Going back to D.C. are pitcher Clayton Beeter and outfielder Browm Martínez.
Nik McClaughry continues to work his way through the minor leagues of professional baseball after a successful three-year collegiate career at Arizona. McClaug