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Not Deej and Franklin when there are other guys around to cover Zobrist's skill set. Well, not DJ.
Assuming Zobrist is now a .266-.352/12 homer guy...well we have one in Tacoma.  I'm convinced.  OK.  We have one who is close.  I'm rolling that guy out there before I throw away a terrific RH power bat (potentially) for a guy we may already have.
Zobrist was at AAA from ages 25-27.  His line was .301-.416-.464 w/11 homers in 362 AB's (1/33 AB's)
Kelly has been there from ages 23-25.  His line is .292-.420-.431 w/16 homers in 524 AB's (1/33 AB's)
Zobrist K'ed once every 6 AB's, Kelly 1 in 5.  
Apples and oranges, I know.  But we may have our own switch-hitting, jack-of-all-trades waiting to be utilized.  
Now you could color me tickled if we use 'em both, one in LF and one at DH.  
Count me in for that.  Franklin/Blash/Paolini/etc.  Send 'em on.
But there is no real good bet that Zobrist is any better for the next 70 games than Byrd or Willingham or Rios, etc.  At least that is not a bet that I'm willing to move Peterson for.  Based on the 1st half numbers (and those of  '13) you can figure Zobrist for about 15 doubles and 4 or 5 homers from here on out (and I know you get him next year, too).   For the 12th pick in the draft?  
If you get Byrd, you may be stuck with the extra whip out in '16.  With Rios you are probably just buying him out next year and not paying the $13.5M in  '15.  But Zobrist is a cheap $7.5M next year, which judging from his performance decline, will be the last year you want him, anyway.  So Zobrist is a very nice match for next year.  But it is this year you're buying him for, mainly.
You can get him for Frankln and young bats and a young arm, etc.  But you don't have to include DJ. And I don't think that I would.  But I would be in the market early, trying to close the deal this week.  Make them a sweet Friday only deal.
And get Montero here to bat against LHP, BTW.  He's pretty cheap.