Report: Diamondbacks latest to show interest in Zach Britton

The Baltimore Orioles already traded Manny Machado, but they still have one of the most sought-after pieces on the market right now.

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Arizona Diamondbacks are the latest team to show interest in reliever Zach Britton, who is almost certain to be dealt before the July 31 deadline.

#DBacks are yet another team on Britton, sources tell The Athletic – and #Orioles are familiar with their system from Machado talks that started last winter. #Astros heavy on Britton, as @JimBowdenGM said, with deeper farm system than many of other clubs involved.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 23, 2018

Britton, who had to come back from a torn Achilles, looks to be rounding into form at the perfect time from Baltimore’s perspective. There is wide interest in his services, including other teams. As Rosenthal notes, the Houston Astros, who nearly acquired him last year, figure to be prominent in these talks as well.