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The Arizona Diamondbacks battle the Pittsburgh Pirates in the final game of their 3-game series Sunday afternoon at PNC Park.
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.
The club continued what is expected to be a considerable sell-off at the MLB trade deadline by sending outfielder Randal Grichuk to the Kansas City Royals, according to MLB.com's Steve Gilbert. Reportedly going back to the D-backs is relief prospect Andrew Hoffman.
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.
Nick Ahmed bounced around the league in his final two big leagues seasons, but he is best known for spending a decade as the Arizona Diamondbacks' Gold Glove shortstop.