Leading up to the MLB trade deadline, it seemed destined that former UNC baseball star Zac Gallen would be on the move.
With the Arizona Diamondbacks being "sellers," the franchise was shopping its pending free agents in hopes of getting some value back.
The club struck deals that involved players like Josh Naylor, Eugenio Suarez and Merrill Kelly, but ultimately did not find the right package to part ways with Gallen.
The starting pitching market didn't explode like many thought it would, especially considering how many playoff-contending teams need rotation depth. However, the asking price (as expected) was very high, leading starting pitching needy teams to shift their focus to the bullpen market.