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

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.

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Could the St. Louis Cardinals acquire right-handed pitcher Merrill Kelly from the Arizona Diamondbacks before the MLB trade deadline?

The New York Yankees need to find an affordable starting pitcher to acquire at the trade deadline, or they're going to be left behind in the American League.

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.

Brian Cashman and the Yankees continue to shake the tree for potential deals that can help their defensively-challenged club as the July 31 MLB trade deadline approaches. But any deal won’t include top prospects Spencer Jones and George Lombard Jr., one ex-MLB GM says.

As the Red Sox reportedly seek pitching help, they're set to scout the Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly.