The Kansas City Royals acquired veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, signaling that the franchise is willing to be a buyer to stay in the playoff hunt.

The Kansas City Royals acquired veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.

In the series rubber match on Sunday, July 27, Oneil Cruz and the Pittsburgh Pirates (43-62) take on Geraldo Perdomo and the Arizona Diamondbacks (51-54).

Geraldo Perdomo and Hunter Goodman are the hottest hitters on the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies, who play on Friday, Aug. 8 at Chase Field, at 9:40 p.m. ET (broadcast on ARID and COLR).

HR_Cruz (17), off Kelly.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made a big move this month, but they could continue to make more moves as the trade deadline draws closer.

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is scheduled for next Thursday, which means teams have less than a week to get their midsummer shopping done.

Arizona has dropped 4 of its last 5 games after losing 2-0 against Pittsburgh Saturday and failing to cover as a -145 road favorite.