The Arizona Diamondbacks are exploring a trade proposal to acquire Miami Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine before the July 27, 2026 MLB trade deadline.
Arizona has won 10 of its last 14 games, reigniting its postseason hopes. Meanwhile, the Marlins, sitting at 52-54, are considering selling assets to strengthen their future.
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Conine's Value and Fit
Conine, 29, is under club control through 2030. This season, he has a .
260/. 353/.
510 slash line with seven home runs and 16 RBI in 39 games after returning from a hamstring injury.
The Diamondbacks rank 24th in MLB in outfield weighted runs created plus (wRC+), making Conine an immediate upgrade over veteran Max Kepler.
With outfield prospect Owen Caissie nearing a return to Miami, Conine could become expendable for the Marlins.
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Proposed Trade Package
The proposed deal would send infielder LuJames Groover, Arizona's fifth-ranked prospect per Baseball America, and right-handed pitcher Anderson Cardenas to Miami.
Groover is hitting .
327 with six home runs and 51 RBI in 70 Triple-A games this season, offering right-handed power at first and third base.
Cardenas has a 3.25 ERA with 11.96 strikeouts per nine innings over 52 2/3 innings between the complex league and Low-A.
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The trade would allow Miami to sell high on Conine while acquiring young assets for its projected 2027 competitive window.
