November of 2022 was my latest article about why the Diamondbacks should acquire a specific relief pitcher. It was David Bednar. The idea aged well enough to encourage an encore article about possible treades for relievers.
This season, what might a trade for relievers look like?
Background: The wild card race hangs in the balance.
In mid-July, if the Diamondbacks are contending for a wild card, my view is they will likely trade for closer. Or, they may trade for a reliever.
On 18 June, the seven teams in contention for the three NL wild card berths are the Diamondbacks, the Reds, the Cardinals, the Brewers, the Padres, the Giants, and the Phillies (assumed the Mets will win NL East).