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Diamondbacks, Rockies, Padres Eye Trades Amid Pitcher Struggles

5/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

Teams weigh trades because Diamondbacks pitchers Zac Gallen (4.80 ERA, $22.025 M) and Merrill Kelly (5.71 ERA, $40 M) struggle.
President Buster Posey must decide on a $100-plus million deal for Matt Chapman and a $182 million no-trade deal for Willy Adames.
Rockies may trade Tomoyuki Sugano and Antonio Senzatela while Dodgers' Andrew Friedman targets infielder Abrams.
Padres keep NL wild-card despite slumps by Fernando Tatis Jr. (0 HR) and Manny Machado (.174 avg).

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Story summary

Teams weigh trades because Diamondbacks pitchers Zac Gallen (4.80 ERA, $22.025 M) and Merrill Kelly (5.71 ERA, $40 M) struggle.
President Buster Posey must decide on a $100-plus million deal for Matt Chapman and a $182 million no-trade deal for Willy Adames.
Rockies may trade Tomoyuki Sugano and Antonio Senzatela while Dodgers' Andrew Friedman targets infielder Abrams.
Padres keep NL wild-card despite slumps by Fernando Tatis Jr. (0 HR) and Manny Machado (.174 avg).