MLB Trade Deadline Showdown: Why Starting Pitchers Could Cost Teams Their Season—and Millions
Add the pack of contenders who all desperately need pitching — from the Dodgers battling injuries to the Padres in search of depth — and the race for starting pitching turns into a high-stakes poker game. Don’t forget, nearly two-thirds of MLB teams smell a postseason berth, further heating the market. This scarcity turns sellers into kings, wielding power and demanding premium returns. But, some teams may straddle the fence, hoping to both sell and buy, like the Tigers pulled off last year. As the clock ticks, clubs hover on the edge — one bad stretch could flip buyers into sellers almost overnight. The Diamondbacks are a prime example; battling injuries and hovering near .500 in the NL West, they face the tough choice of moving prized arms like Kelly, Gallen, and Eduardo Rodriguez and capitalizing on a rich trade market rather than chasing fading glory in 2024.
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