The Arizona Diamondbacks are expected to keep hunting for more offense this offseason, and the outfield figures to be one of the spots they dig into first.
Among a thinner class of free-agent bats, one name has already been floated as a fit: Randy Arozarena. CBS Sports’ Mike Axisa connected the Seattle Mariners outfielder to Arizona, pointing to him as a possible landing spot.
“He's a thunderous hitter who has shown time and time again that he is unafraid of big moments. He's basically a DH at this point, though, so once the bat begins to slip, there's not much to keep him propped up,” Axisa writes.
"... Super early possible landing spots: Diamondbacks, Mariners."
For Arizona, the appeal is obvious. Arozarena would bring another real jolt to a lineup that could use it, along with the kind of presence that changes the feel of an offense. He could also fit as a long-term designated hitter option if the Diamondbacks decide to go that route.
That kind of move would add another layer to a group that could already feature Corbin Carroll, Jordan Lawler, Ryan Waldschmidt, and Arozarena across the outfield and DH mix.
Arozarena is a three-time All-Star and has been producing at a high level over the last two seasons. This year, he has 4.6 bWAR, 22 home runs, a .274 batting average, and an .835 OPS. Last season, he finished with 3.9 bWAR, 27 homers, a .238 average, and a .760 OPS.
At 31, Arozarena has shown enough this season to reinforce that there’s still plenty left in the tank. If Arizona can land him on a multi-year deal, he’d be a major long-term boost to the offense.
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