![As the Giants keep winning, they may now decide to hold on to Madison Bumgarner. [Image Source: Flickr | Arturo Pardavila III]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/7/19/660x290/b_502x220x82/as-the-giants-keep-winning-they-may-now-decide-to-hold-on-to-madison-bumgarner-image-source-flickr-arturo-pardavila-iii_2297363.jpg "As the Giants keep winning, they may now decide to hold on to Madison Bumgarner. [Image Source: Flickr | Arturo Pardavila III]")
With just 12 days remaining until the July 31 trade deadline, it is hard to see (other than the Marlins) who will be clear-cut sellers in the National League.
The Marlins are the only team that is more than six games out of the playoff hunt. The Mets and Reds are six games out of the second wild card, and it seems like neither will be looking to add by July 31.
Here are five National League teams that are likely current on the fence as to whether they should be considered buyers or sellers.
Arizona Diamondbacks: 49-48, 1.5 games out of wild card
Arizona is 24-9 in games where the outcome is by five or more runs. In games closer than that, they are just 25-39. If they decide to sell, starting pitcher Robbie Ray will be of much interest to many teams, and MLB Trade Rumors recently started that the team is reportedly shopping outfielder Adam Jones.
San Francisco Giants: 48-49, 2.5 games out of wild card
A team that was floundering much of the year, the Giants have suddenly reeled off six wins in a row and nine in their last 10 outings. Starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner and closer Will Smith seemed like sure bets to be dealt, but that no longer can be clear.
Colorado Rockies: 46-50, 4 games out of wild card
Colorado has been an NL wild card each of the last two seasons, but have currently lost four in a row to drop under .500. If the team decides to go for it, starting pitching is a must as Kyle Freeland has been horrid after finishing fourth in NL Cy Young voting last season.
San Diego Padres: 46-50, 4 games out of wild card
An ugly 1-5 record since the All-Star break has seen San Diego fall in the standings. Sporting News took a look at what the Padres can offer for Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard if they look to improve their team.
Pittsburgh Pirates: 45-50, 4.5 games out of wild card
Much like the previous two teams mentioned, Pittsburgh has struggled since the All-Star break with a 1-5 record. One thing is for sure, if the Pirates look to be buyers, they won’t want to make the same mistake as last season. They acquired struggling starting pitcher Chris Archer from the Rays for two players who can be foundational pieces for Tampa Bay in outfielder Austin Meadows and starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow.
