Michael McDermott breaks down the Arizona Diamondbacks' trade of Nolan Arenado and how it impacts their infield picture for 2026 and beyond.
Ep. 15 Topics:
Full breakdown of the Nolan Arenado trade and why the Diamondbacks paid a small price for the veteran infielder (1:09)
Where youngsters Jordan Lawlar and Blaze Alexander fit in the Diamondbacks lineup (9:51)
Where Jonathan Loaisiga and Taylor Clarke potentially fit in the Diamondbacks 2026 bullpen (20:06)
What’s left for the Diamondbacks to do this offseason (29:24)
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Michael McDermott is the founder and publisher of the D-backs Under Review newsletter. He’s covered the Arizona Diamondbacks and their farm system for multiple web publications since 2015. Michael has covered 50 MLB games as credentialed media at Chase Field and four seasons of the Arizona Fall League.
