Diamondbacks, Zac Gallen’s trade value takes a hit in loss to Astros by Nick Piecoro and José M. Romero [AZ Central]
As recently as a couple of weeks ago, Gallen appeared to be on the verge of turning his year around. He struck out 10 in seven strong innings against the Giants on July 1, then struck out nine in six innings against the Padres.
But he has fallen off again in the past two, allowing a combined 12 runs in 11 innings.
Of the 20 balls put in play against the former Diamondbacks ace, 13 had exit velocities 95 MPH or higher, and seven were over 100.