Will this be Zach Davies's last start as a Diamondback? With the trade deadline being tomorrow, it does seem possible - perhaps even likely - that this outing is intended purely as a "proof of life" for the starting pitcher, to confirm his fitness before he gets shipped off to another team. He had put together a nice bounceback campaign. After last year's disappointing 74 OPS+ campaign, Zach has bounced back to a 103 OPS+, basically matching his career normal (104). Since he doesn't turn 30 until next February, I can see him not exercising the 2023 option, preferring to test the free-agent market.
Diamondbacks Game Preview #102: 8/1 @ Guardians
