The Arizona Diamondbacks have several needs to address before the MLB Trade Deadline, but one of their biggest priorities may ultimately have to wait until the offseason.

Local reports have indicated Arizona is not expected to pursue headline-grabbing additions before Monday.

Instead, the organization plans to focus on getting injured players back into the lineup while making smaller, more manageable moves that complement the current roster during the stretch run.

Even with that approach, one question continues to surface.

How will the Diamondbacks add more left-handed power to an already productive lineup?

There are players who could potentially fill that role without requiring an overwhelming trade package.

For example, Colorado Rockies outfielders Jake McCarthy and Mickey Moniak, Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho, and Washington Nationals first baseman Luis García Jr.

However, Bob Nightengale from USA TODAY believes Arizona is more likely to address that need after the season.

Speaking on Arizona Sports’ Ain’t No Fang show, Nightengale explained that the Diamondbacks’ search for another left-handed bat will probably become a winter priority rather than a deadline objective.

While he identified several left-handed hitters who could carry trade value, he indicated Arizona is expected to wait until the offseason before making that type of addition.

“Those needs will probably be more addressed during the wintertime than now,” Nightengale said.

That outlook aligns with how the front office appears to be approaching this deadline.

Many fans have predicted the Diamondbacks would pursue another power hitter, believing an additional left-handed bat could make one of MLB’s better offenses even more dangerous.

The challenge is that nearly every contender is searching for offensive help, while the number of impact hitters expected to become available remains limited.

If Arizona ultimately waits until the offseason, it would signal considerable confidence in the lineup already assembled.

The Diamondbacks entered the season with an offense led by Corbin Carroll, Ketel Marte, and Geraldo Perdomo.

The organization appears to believe its biggest improvement could come from healthier players returning, including their ace Corbin Burnes, rather than sacrificing valuable assets for a short-term addition.

That decision also increases the responsibility placed on the current roster.

If injured contributors return and perform at the level Arizona expects, the lineup should possess enough talent to support another postseason push without requiring a major offensive acquisition.

Several National League contenders are expected to strengthen their rosters before the deadline. If Arizona’s offense cools off or injuries continue limiting production, passing on another power bat could become a costly decision.

Ultimately, that gamble may influence not only the Diamondbacks’ postseason hopes but also shape the organization’s priorities once the offseason begins.

Arizona’s confidence in its current lineup reflects the talent already present throughout the clubhouse. The organization has built an offense featuring experienced hitters capable of producing in a variety of situations rather than depending on one player to carry the group.

That balance gives manager Torey Lovullo greater flexibility when constructing lineups and responding to injuries during a long season.

The Diamondbacks also benefit from players who have demonstrated the ability to perform under postseason pressure. Experience in meaningful games often becomes just as valuable as adding another bat at the deadline. Particularly when roster continuity allows players to remain comfortable in established roles.

If Arizona’s core returns to full health and performs to its potential, the front office’s patience could prove justified while preserving valuable prospects and financial flexibility for the offseason.