Despite Trade Deadline Tear-Down, Diamondbacks Still In Playoff Hunt

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Veteran Corbin Carroll (7) and new regular Blaze Alexander have played a part in the Diamondbacks’ resurgence. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved The Arizona Diamondbacks traded both corner infielders, including the NL’s leading home run hitter, and their most efficient pitcher at the July 31 trade deadline. Somehow it made them better. The Diamondbacks, built for this season, have rebuilt themselves into a contender, although they still a steep climb. The D-Backs are 21-14 since dealing third baseman Eugenio Suarez, first baseman Josh Naylor, starter Merrill Kelly and two other potential free agents at the deadline, with the third-most victories in the majors. They have climbed to within 4 1/2 games of the New York Mets for the third NL wild card position with a new-old cast that includes one of the best top-of-the-order lineups in the majors, a return to form of Zac Gallen, and newcomers who have stepped in when given the opportunity. Nos. 1-3 hitters Geraldo Perdomo, Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll have been the driving force for an offense that has thrived even after the losses of Suarez and Naylor, and only the Mets and Philadelphia Phillies can rival the production from their top three. The D-Backs rank third in the NL with 711 runs and are on pace to break 800 after leading the majors with 886 runs a year ago, even after defensive lapses led to a disappointing 7-4 loss to Boston on Sunday, when they could not hold a 3-1 lead. Perdomo has taken his game to the next level this season, Marte has been consistent after missing a month with a left hamstring injury, and Carroll has regained his rookie power/speed levels. Carroll has a career-high 30 homers, and he is within a stolen base…