Report: Diamondbacks are sellers, willing to trade Zack Greinke
The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly entering sell mode, and that means a veteran pitcher is on the market.
According to Jon Morosi of MLB.com, the Diamondbacks have firmly emerged as sellers, and have made virtually every veteran on their roster available. That includes pitcher Zack Greinke, who is signed through 2021 with a hefty contract worth $112.5 million in salary and deferred payments for its final two seasons.
A Greinke trade has its obstacles. There is the aforementioned contract, as well as the fact that he has a limited no-trade clause. Morosi notes that teams lacking in the prospects to get other starters but willing to take on the contract, such as the Houston Astros or Philadelphia Phillies, could be good fits.
The Diamondbacks may also be willing to take on some of the money to get better prospects. With another veteran starter looking less available than ever, Greinke could be an interesting alternative for several teams.
