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Diamondbacks Rally in Second Half, Face 2026 Uncertainty

9/11/2025

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The Arizona Diamondbacks improved in the second half of the 2025 MLB season, achieving a 21-16 record post-trade deadline.
Key contributors include shortstop Geraldo Perdomo, second baseman Ketel Marte, and outfielder Corbin Carroll.
Manager Torey Lovullo has kept team morale high amid injuries and a trade deadline fire sale.
The team faces uncertainty in 2026 for first base, third base, and left field positions.
The bullpen has struggled with 27 blown saves and injuries to pitchers A.J. Puk and Justin Martinez.

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Story summary

The Arizona Diamondbacks improved in the second half of the 2025 MLB season, achieving a 21-16 record post-trade deadline.
Key contributors include shortstop Geraldo Perdomo, second baseman Ketel Marte, and outfielder Corbin Carroll.
Manager Torey Lovullo has kept team morale high amid injuries and a trade deadline fire sale.
The team faces uncertainty in 2026 for first base, third base, and left field positions.
The bullpen has struggled with 27 blown saves and injuries to pitchers A.J. Puk and Justin Martinez.