Were the 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks a flash in the pan, or are they here to stay? That is the question confronting gamblers in 2024. So far, Arizona is not getting much love on the baseball betting odds future market. Arizona had a solid offseason, which offers hope for the potential of another D-Backs playoff run. Last year, Arizona barely made the National League Playoffs as a wild card team. Yet the Diamondbacks went all the way to the World Series. However, they ran out of steam against the superior Texas Rangers, losing four games to one.
2024 Arizona Diamondbacks
| Arizona Diamondbacks World Series Championship | Odds |
|---|---|
| 2024 Arizona Diamondbacks World Series Championship Odds | +2500 |
2024 Arizona Diamondbacks Manager
Since 2017, Torey Lovullo has been the Arizona manager. He has produced two offshore betting playoff campaigns.
2024 Arizona Diamondbacks Key Players
Last year, 2B Ketel Marte produced 94 runs, 26 doubles, nine triples, 25 home runs, and 82 runs batted in with a .276 average and .843 OPSD.
RHP Paul Sewald is the Arizona closer. Last season, he was 3-2 with a 3.12 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with 34 saves in 39 opportunities.
RHP Zac Gallen is the number-one MLB odds starter for Arizona. Last year, Gallen was 17-9 with a 3.47 ERA and 1.12 WHIP.
2024 Arizona Diamondbacks Offseason Moves
Key offseason acquisitions: 3B Eugenio Suárez, LHP Eduardo Rodriguez, OF/DH Joc Pederson
Key offseason departures: OF Tommy Pham, 3B Evan Longoria, RHP Mark Melancon
The Diamondbacks won the 2023 National League pennant. But even they’d admit they did it with an imperfect roster. The rotation was two deep for most of the year (Gallen and Kelly, then little else). And they hit 30 fewer homers than the average National League team. Thus explaining how they were outscored in the regular season. They entered the offseason needing a reliable starting pitcher and some power. Arizona GM Mike Hazen wanted to add depth to the starting rotation. Additionally, he wanted more thump to the lineup. Methodically, he did just that.
Rodriguez was one of the best starters on the market. Thus, his addition gives Arizona three proven veterans at the head of the rotation. In addition to adding Suárez, who fills a hole at third base. At the same time, Pederson will provide pop against right-handers in the DH role. Also, the team re-signed outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr., who was a big part of their lineup in 2023.
Gamblers are asking if the D-backs build off of last season’s magical run to the World Series. Last year, they were able to sneak up on teams and did not weigh expectations. This year, that is no longer the case. Arizona ranks 16th for MLB payroll.
2024 Arizona Diamondbacks Recap
Overall, the Arizona Diamondbacks had a record of 84-78 and finished 2nd in the National League West Division. Offensively, Arizona ranked 14th for runs scored, 14th for batting average, 17th for OPS, 22nd for home runs, and 2nd for stolen bases. While Arizona ranked 20th for earned run average, 19th for WHIP, 4th for strikeouts, 13th for quality starts, 1st for fewest errors, and x for bullpen ERA. Arizona was +367 on the moneyline and +426 on the run line.
Last season, Arizona offered above-average value but perhaps not as good as hoped for based on the Diamondbacks being a surprise and upstart team. So far, gamblers are not sold on the Diamondbacks being here to stay as a regular contender.