SF-AZ Series Preview: Dbacks' NL MVP Lineup Visits Chase
The Dbacks, Boasting the League's Priciest Lineup, Visit Chase This Weekend for a Three-Game Set Against the Giants
Despite Entering Play 13 Games Under .500, Arizona's Offense Leads All of Baseball
The Arizona Diamondbacks may be the worst team in the National League, but they have the most expensive lineup in the league.
According to Spotrac, the Dbacks have committed $103 million to their everyday players, more than any other team in the NL.
The Dbacks' lineup is led by Ketel Marte, who is making $11.5 million this season.
- Marte is a two-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner who is hitting .315 with 20 home runs and 60 RBIs this season.
- He is followed by Daulton Varsho, who is making $2.8 million this season.
- Varsho is a rising star who is hitting .295 with 15 home runs and 45 RBIs this season.
The rest of the Dbacks' lineup is filled with solid hitters, including Christian Walker, Pavin Smith, and Carson Kelly.
Despite their high-priced lineup, the Dbacks are just 41-54 this season, 13 games under .500.
They are last in the NL West and 10 games behind the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Dbacks will visit Chase Field this weekend for a three-game set against the San Francisco Giants.
The Giants are 54-41 this season, 3.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West.
The Giants have a solid pitching staff, led by Logan Webb and Alex Wood.
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