NL wild card contenders make moves ahead of trade deadline

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, multiple National League teams have made significant moves to bolster their rosters. The Pittsburgh Pirates, currently at 57-57 and 3.5 games out of a wild card spot, secured four new players, including Camilo Doval and Luke Weaver, to improve their struggling bullpen. The Philadelphia Phillies, tied for second in the standings at 60-53, acquired Luis Arraez and bolstered their relief core. The Arizona Diamondbacks, also at 60-53, made a minor addition, acquiring Lars Nootbaar. The San Diego Padres have added pitchers Robbie Ray and Casey Mize while retaining key players. In contrast, the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals adopted a selling approach, trading away key players. The Nationals, on a losing streak, pivoted to sell-mode, trading significant contributors as well.

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