With a week to go until the MLB trade deadline, we asked our writers to make a prediction about every team in the league. Some were bolder than others. Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction: Diamondbacks are buyers, but trade Eugenio Suárez .
The Diamondbacks made a push in the offseason to improve on the World Series roster of 2023. It hasn’t gone according to plan, but they came out of the break just one game out of the wild card. The Eugenio Suárez acquisition hasn’t worked out, and while the D-Backs should be buyers, Suárez might not be in the plans.
Arizona should still look for pitching help and make a push for the postseason. — Sam Blum Advertisement Atlanta Braves Prediction: The Braves won’t make bold enough moves to satisfy most of their fans. Alex Anthopoulos has been bold before some past deadlines.
For example, he traded for four outfielders in July 2021 and watched each become a major factor for the eventual World Series champions. But the Braves’ deficit in the standings (8 1/2 games entering Monday) and the team they are chasing (the Phillies ) make it unlikely that the Braves win the NL East. With Michael Harris II and Max Fried expected back in August and Ozzie Albies in September, the Braves might aim more for being healthy in the postseason.
— David O’Brien Baltimore Orioles Prediction: The Orioles will get the biggest reliever that moves. If the A’s hold onto closer Mason Miller , the O’s will simply move down the list to Tanner Scott or.