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Diamondbacks’ Wild Trade Payoff | MLB News
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The Diamondbacks pulled off a wild trade this offseason, sending lefty reliever Kyle Backhus to the Phillies for outfielder Avery “AOA” Owusu-Asiedu — a move that seemed odd at first but is now looking like a steal. While Backhus has pitched decently in Triple-A and briefly in the majors, Owusu-Asiedu has exploded since his Double-A promotion, slashing .470/.583/1.110 with 11 homers in just 16 games. His OPS? A jaw-dropping 1.658. Yes, he’s striking out a lot, but the power is real — and he’s still only 23 and off the top-30 prospect list. If he keeps this up, Arizona might’ve snagged a future star.
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