Diamondbacks advised to target Reid Detmers ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 12:22 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
ESPN's David Schoenfield suggests the Arizona Diamondbacks pursue Los Angeles Angels pitcher Reid Detmers in July. The Diamondbacks' starting rotation ranks 18th in ERA, and they face challenges with Corbin Burnes injured and starters Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly struggling. Detmers has a 3.88 ERA this season and is under team control through 2028, not just a rental. As the trade deadline approaches on August 3, acquiring Detmers could strengthen their pitching staff.
- •Diamondbacks are 43-43 heading into July.
- •Detmers has posted a 3.88 ERA in 17 starts this season.
- •Team control through 2028 makes Detmers a valuable target.
- •Diamondbacks may need to trade top prospects to acquire Detmers.
- •Corbin Burnes has yet to pitch this season due to injury.
- 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — Why ESPN says Diamondbacks should target 1 of top Angels starting arms
"ESPN writer David Schoenfield believes the Arizona Diamondbacks should trade for Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers.
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