Despite Merrill Kelly only conceding one earned run, the Diamondbacks couldn't muster anything offensively in a 2-0 loss at the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.

As the July 31 trade deadline nears, the Arizona Diamondbacks are emerging as one of the more intriguing teams to watch. Despite ranking among the league's top five runs scored and home runs, Arizona is hovering around the .

As the Arizona Diamondbacks prepare to face the Pittsburgh Pirates this weekend, the club made a pair of key roster moves that further signal their shift toward selling at the upcoming trade deadline. Right-hander Trevor Richards has been designated for assignment, while left-hander Brandyn Garcia has been recalled from Triple-A Reno.

Garcia is a 25-year-old left-hand relief pitcher the Diamondbacks just acquired from the Seattle Mariners as part of a trade that sent Josh Naylor to Seattle. Arizona also acquired right-hand starter Ashton Izzi in the deal, but he is in High-A Hillsboro to start his Diamondbacks career.

A lot of preparation goes into it." The Diamondbacks happen to employ a number of impending free agents who, in theory, could find themselves changing teams within the next week. Here are four worth keeping an eye on.

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Arizona Diamondbacks could have interest in two of their veteran starting pitchers.

If the Milwaukee Brewers are going to swing big at the trade deadline, Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez is the obvious choice. Suárez might not