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.

The Diamondbacks outrighted Richards to Triple-A Reno on Monday.

The Arizona Diamondbacks made a major six-player roster move on Friday. The team is calling up catcher Adrian Del Castillo and right-hand reliever Trevor Richards from Triple-A Reno. First baseman Tristin English has been optioned to Triple-A.

Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen makes self-aware comments regarding his ability to maneuver certain trades

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is scheduled for next Thursday, which means teams have less than a week to get their midsummer shopping done. The moves have already started, as the Mariners recently acquired Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks while the Yankees acquired Ryan McMahon in a trade with the Rockies.

The Royals’ outfield ranks last in the majors in offensive output, with a 64 wRC+, 17% worse than the second-worst outfield.

The Diamondbacks traded Josh Naylor to Seattle, and whether that launches a firesale or buy/sell plan is undetermined with the deadline nearing.

A deep-dive analysis and grade of the Josh Naylor trade with reaction from Arizona Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen.

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced three roster moves ahead of their game on Thursday afternoon against the Toronto Blue Jays. Catcher Gabriel Moreno was placed on the 10-day injured list with a ...