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D-backs Weigh Trade for Hancock | Seattle Mariners News
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- Aug 1, 2026
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- 118
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Summary
Arizona Diamondbacks eye a pitching upgrade before the trade deadline, targeting Seattle Mariners’ Emerson Hancock—a 27-year-old righty with a solid 3.26 ERA and under $250K salary remaining. In return, Mariners want Diamondbacks’ top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt, who’s heating up at the plate with a .276 average and strong OPS. While Hancock fits Arizona’s need for controllable, low-cost arms, concerns linger about his elevated xERA and the Mariners’ willingness to trade him. Waldschmidt’s high strikeout rate adds risk. A direct swap seems unlikely—Arizona would likely demand more than just their prized rookie to land Hancock, especially given their outfield injury woes and the value of quality starting pitching. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ee659be631b6e428