Arizona Diamondbacks Seek Consistency Ahead of Trade Deadline

The Arizona Diamondbacks are seeking consistency in their starting rotation as they approach the trade deadline.

What is the current state of the team?

The Diamondbacks are currently 11th in the National League with a 43-43 record, having lost 4-6 to the San Francisco Giants on July 2.

General manager Mike Hazen expressed his desire to see more out of the team, stating they have "left a lot of meat on the bone" so far this season.

What are the challenges facing the starting rotation?

Zac Gallen has struggled with a 6.15 ERA and 1.575 WHIP, while Merrill Kelly has gone 5-8 with a 5.84 ERA and 1.531 WHIP.

Michael Soroka is working his way back from a strained left glute, and Ryne Nelson has been transferred to the 60-day IL with a strained right elbow.

How can the team improve?

Hazen believes the veteran starting pitchers have the talent to lead the staff, but they need to perform more consistently.

Eduardo Rodriguez has been a bright spot with a 2.21 ERA, and the team is looking to build on his success.

The Diamondbacks need to start stacking wins more consistently, especially with the National League getting better and better.

And with the trade deadline approaching, Hazen is looking to make moves to improve the team's chances.

But for now, the focus is on getting more out of the starting rotation.

So the team will be looking to turn things around, starting with their next game.

The Diamondbacks have the talent, but they need to put it all together.

As Hazen said, "We have a veteran starting pitching group and that starting pitching group I think is more talented than what we've seen on the field day in and day out.