Diamondbacks weigh payroll limits ahead of trade deadline

The Arizona Diamondbacks are approaching MLB's competitive balance tax threshold as the 2026 trade deadline nears. With less than $10 million separating them from the $244 million limit, their payroll situation is expected to influence trade decisions. Despite this, the Diamondbacks are still in a position to acquire players, potentially adding those with higher salaries by only accounting for the remaining salary against the tax. The team has indicated it does not plan to exceed the threshold, which would impose a 20 percent tax if exceeded for the first time. Their current payroll ranks 12th in the majors, according to FanGraphs' RosterResource data.

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