3 Trades That Make Perfect Sense for Diamondbacks as They Become Sellers

Despite an even .500 record and a +63 run differential, the Arizona Diamondbacks appear to be motivated sellers at the MLB trade deadline, with almost everyone up for a potential deal. Everyone from Zack Greinke to Adam Jones is up on the trading block for the Snakes; if they are motivated to rebuild their farm system, these three moves would be a good place to start.

3. Greg Holland to the Red Sox

While last night's meltdown against the Miami Marlins was not indicative of this statement, Greg Holland has proven to be a solid option at the end of games in his post-Kansas City days, putting up a 3.51 ERA and 17 saves this season. While the Red Sox have been poking around the Kirby Yates basket, the Padres closer might be too expensive for Boston given their weak farm system. Holland is a cheaper option, but has equally nasty stuff and postseason experience.

2. David Peralta to the Cubs

While Peralta has tailed off since his 30-homer season last year, he's still a consistent hitter that will get on base and won't make any mistakes defensively. A career .292 hitter, Peralta is hitting .284 in his age-31 season, and could help out a team looking for some pop in the middle of their order. While the Cubs are on the verge of sending what remains of their barren farm system to the Tigers in a Nick Castellanos trade, Peralta could be had for a much cheaper price while providing similar production.

1. Robbie Ray to the Phillies

Zack Greinke might be their most tradable asset, but his age and contract could make finding a potential buyer much more difficult. Ray, on the other hand, will enter arbitration next year and can be had without breaking the bank. His high home run, high strikeout game may not be for everyone, but he'll give the Phillies a left-handed starter that won't require giving away the farm. Hitters will actually fear him, and he can push one of their underperforming young pitchers to the bullpen.