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MLB Rumors: What will the Diamondbacks pursue at trade deadline?

The Arizona Diamondbacks will look to buy at the trade deadline, and among the positions the team is expected to target include a starting pitcher, bullpen help and perhaps a right-handed outfielder.

It’s possible that in order to acquire a starting pitcher, the Diamondbacks could part with one of their outfielders — perhaps on the major-league level.

It’s unclear what arms the team could target, but Chicago White Sox starter Lucas Giolito could make sense. But the right-hander’s market figures to be active with many contending teams seeking starting pitching and not many high-end arms available.

Interestingly enough, Jon Morosi of MLB.com reported that the Dodgers are one team interested in Giolito. So, it could end up being an NL West race before the Aug. 1 deadline to try and land the White Sox veteran.