Arizona Diamondbacks
· 2026-06-30
The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to trade for Josh Bell, a veteran slugger who has been traded three times in the past.
Bell is currently playing for the Minnesota Twins, with a .243 batting average and 9 home runs in 82 games.
He has 51 RBIs, tied for 22nd in MLB, and a .295 hitter in 12 career playoff games.
The Diamondbacks have the worst offensive output at first base, with a -1.1 fWAR and 54 wRC+, making Bell a potential solution.
Bell has played for the Diamondbacks before, posting a 120 OPS+ across 41 games, and his experience could be valuable.
The Diamondbacks are currently 11th in the National League, with a 42-42 record, and won 5-4 vs San Francisco Giants on June 30.
They are three games back of the final wild-card slot, and acquiring Bell could help them make a push for the postseason.
Bell's streakiness has been on display this season, but he has torn the cover off the ball in June, with a .299 batting average and 4 home runs.
He may not be a plus defender at first, but he can work into the designated hitter spot, and his experience could be valuable.
The Diamondbacks are familiar with Bell, and he may not cost an arm and a leg to acquire, making him a potential trade target.