The Arizona Diamondbacks have leaned heavily on their high-powered offense in 2025, and their latest display of firepower came in a 5-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners, thanks to a grand slam by third baseman Eugenio Suárez. This was not just any homer—it marked the team’s eighth grand slam of the season, tying them with the 2023 Los Angeles Dodgers and 2018 Cincinnati Reds for the most grand slams before the month of July in Major League Baseball history. With nearly three weeks remaining in June, Arizona still has a good shot at breaking that record outright, raising the question of whether their offense can continue to carry the load for the rest of the season.
At the moment, the Diamondbacks sit at a dead-even 34-34, a .500 record that doesn’t quite reflect the electric nature of their offense. Statistically, their bats are among the best in baseball: they currently rank sixth in batting average, third in total home runs, and fourth in total runs scored. Individually, right fielder Corbin Carroll is having a monster season, sitting fifth in the league in home runs, and Suárez is right there with him, matching his production. These two, along with a solid supporting cast, have turned Arizona into one of the most feared lineups in the league.
However, despite their offensive fireworks, the Diamondbacks are facing serious issues on the mound. Their pitching staff has been a liability through the first part of the season. As a team, they rank 25th in ERA, 22nd in WHIP (walks plus hits per inning pitched), and 18th in opponent batting average—numbers that paint a grim picture for any team with postseason aspirations. The biggest blow came with the devastating news that ace Corbin Burnes, their top offseason acquisition, will miss the rest of the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. This is particularly crushing considering Burnes signed a six-year, \$210 million deal in the offseason to anchor the staff.
Looking ahead, Arizona gets a day of rest before hosting the San Diego Padres for a three-game series. If the Diamondbacks are to make a serious playoff push, their offense must continue its historic pace while the front office scrambles to reinforce the beleaguered pitching staff. The loss of Burnes is a massive hurdle, but with the offense firing on all cylinders, there is still hope—if the pitching can catch up.
