First Base Remains MISSING PIECE As Diamondbacks Approach Offseason Finish Line

The Diamondbacks missed out on landing MacKenzie Gore via trade, so what does that say about where this rotation really stands? Did the Snakes do enough to seriously pursue a frontline starter? Plus, the spotlight is back on first base as we debate what the D-backs’ plan actually is at the position and whether an internal option or a late-market move for Paul Goldschmidt or Ryan Mountcastle makes the most sense.

Meanwhile, Corbin Carroll continues to get his flowers after being ranked the 9th best player in baseball by MLB Network, and we take a look at what it means for the organization to have three players ranked inside the Top 25 of MLB Network’s Top 100 list. Can their stars lead them to the Postseason in 2026 as predicted by MLB.com? We also have some fun by building the best possible roster using players from the 2001 and 2023 Diamondbacks World Series teams.

Do Diamondbacks Have Better First Base Option Than Goldschmidt?