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Diamondbacks predicted to trade for Nationals' 21 home run hitter

The Arizona Diamondbacks are in the thick of the National League Wild Card race with one week until the trade deadline. Arizona's roster could use a few upgrades, but the most obvious one is in the infield. The Diamondbacks signed a veteran to help at the position during the offseason, but he played just eight games before an injury. First base is a clear need for the D-Backs, as both Carlos Santana and Pavin Smith did not perform well and suffered injuries. The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen predicted Monday that the D-Backs will call the Washington Nationals for a first base upgrade at the deadline. "The Diamondbacks trade with the Nationals for Luis García Jr. Arizona has the lowest OPS from first basemen of any team in the league," Stavenhagen wrote. "García is already having a 20-homer c
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