The 2023 season was a magical one for the Arizona Diamondbacks. They snuck into the playoffs via the Wild Card and fought all the way to the World Series.
Unfortunately, they would lose the big one to the Texas Rangers, and the team has struggled to get back into the postseason since. However, the fanbase has higher hopes for this team going into the 2026 season.
The front office has stayed busy over the winter. They have made multiple moves that should help them out this upcoming season, but not all of their moves have been met with open arms.
MLB analyst perplexed by the Diamondbacks' directions this winter
Arizona has been kept busy over the winter, striking one-year deals with James McCann and Michael Soroka. They also came to terms with Merrill Kelly, bringing him back on a two-year deal after they traded him to the Rangers last season.
The club's biggest acquisition came when they struck a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals to acquire Nolan Arenado. With him in place, Ketel Marte's trade rumors have subsided, but some are wondering if what they have done is enough.
The Athletic's Chad Jennings is one of those people, questioning their moves and how they compare to someone like the Los Angeles Dodgers.
"Apparently, they're not trading Ketel Marte, but they did trade for Nolan Arenado? Jake McCarthy is gone, but Merrill Kelly is back? Zac Gallen is still a free agent, but Michael Soroka is now in the rotation? I mean, it's unclear what's happening with every non-Dodgers team in the NL West, so maybe this is good enough."
With Gallen still on the open market, that leaves a huge void at the top of the club's rotation. While adding Arenado and keeping Marte is great, pitching could be what holds this team back.
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