Diamondbacks’ momentum before All-Star break fuels trade deadline hopes

The Arizona Diamondbacks entered the All-Star break with a 10-5 record over their final 15 games, overcoming a challenging stretch that included series against three different postseason teams.

For the first time since early April, they crossed the .500 mark. While the confidence and momentum from such a strong finish are crucial, the implications for the trade deadline are equally significant.

Had the Diamondbacks entered the break on a losing skid, placing them several games below .500, the front office might have been less inclined to make significant acquisitions at the deadline. Last year, for instance, as the Diamondbacks entered late July firmly in the NL Wild Card race for the first time since 2017, Arizona’s front office made several key acquisitions. They picked up closer Paul Sewald, who became a postseason hero, Tommy Pham, who had a pair of four-hit games in October, and Jace Peterson from the Athletics.

Although the D-backs have not been linked to major names like the Marlins’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. or the White Sox’s Luis Robert Jr., manager Torey Lovullo made his stance clear during an appearance on the Burns & Gambo show.

Admitting that he is unsure about the current front office stance, Lovullo noted, “I’m always gonna say be a buyer.”

Video credits to @AZSports.