He could handle first base duties or potentially serve as a platoon bat, with the Red Sox standing out as a team that could use a lefty hitter at the position. The 2025 MLB trade deadline is July 31 at 6 p.m. ET.

After three straight losses and four in their last five games, the Diamondbacks entered the All-Star break with a much-needed win, beating the Angels 5-1 Sunday to avoid a series sweep.

Brian Cashman and the Yankees continue to shake the tree for potential deals that can help their defensively-challenged club as the July 31 MLB trade deadline approaches. But any deal won’t include top prospects Spencer Jones and George Lombard Jr., one ex-MLB GM says.

Here is the latest intel I’ve received in conversations with front office executives from all 30 teams and others in the game.

Could the St. Louis Cardinals acquire right-handed pitcher Merrill Kelly from the Arizona Diamondbacks before the MLB trade deadline?

It’s also not as though Kelly would come in and need to be their ace, as he would likely slide in behind Hunter Brown, who, in 20 starts, has a 2.57 ERA and Framber Valdez, who sports a 2.75 ERA in 19 starts.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are not concerned about pitcher Merrill Kelly's constant cramps, 'zero chance' it's an issue moving forward.