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Diamondbacks Sign Junior Fernandez To Minor League Contract

The Diamondbacks released their list of Spring Training invites, and right-hander Junior Fernandez is one of the names attending Arizona’s big league camp. Fernandez inked his minor league deal with the D’Backs back in November, as per the righty’s MLB.com profile page.

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Diamondbacks Outfielder Becomes Team's Latest WBC Commitment

Another member of the Arizona Diamondbacks has committed to the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Outfielder Alek Thomas, who played in the 2023 tournament, will join Team Mexico for the second time.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 30

Hall: D-Backs Continuing To Pursue First Base, Pitching Help

The Diamondbacks have spent the offseason pursuing pitching while looking for a right-handed hitting first baseman to pair with Pavin Smith. Those remain targets as Spring Training approaches, team president Derrick Hall reiterated this morning.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / New Baseball Media / January 31

D-Backs’ 2026 Spring Training NRI List Includes Waldschmidt, Troy

The Diamondbacks were one of several teams to confirm their non-roster list for Spring Training on January 30. The list includes Ryan Waldschmidt, plus several other high-end prospects in Arizona’s system.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 30

Diamondbacks Reveal 72-player Spring Training Roster

On Friday, the Arizona Diamondbacks officially announced the entirety of their Spring Training roster, including 72 total players — 32 of which are minor league non-roster invitees.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 30

Diamondbacks Team President Says Moves May Still be Coming

The Arizona Diamondbacks may still be looking to make some additions, despite a lengthy quiet period this offseason. According to a recent article from The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro, more moves may still be on the horizon.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 30

Diamondbacks' Farm System Given Surprise Ranking

The Arizona Diamondbacks are somewhat removed from their days of sporting one of the best farm systems in major league baseball. Prospects like Corbin Carroll, Jordan Lawlar and other high-end young players have long-since graduated.

Alek Thomas News / Burn City Sports / January 30

Diamondbacks OF Alek Thomas to represent Team Mexico in WBC

PHOENIX — Another Arizona Diamondbacks player has committed to the World Baseball Classic in March, representing his heritage and roots in the international tournament.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 30

Insider's Ugly Grade Says Everything About Diamondbacks' Offseason

The Arizona Diamondbacks' offseason has certainly made sense if one has been paying attention, but it's still not exactly a set of moves that inspire a high amount of confidence in the team to be a serious contender in 2026.

Corbin Carroll News / Just Baseball / January 30

A Subtle Swing Change Rewrote Corbin Carroll’s Offensive Ceiling

There was a version of Corbin Carroll who already looked like a franchise cornerstone. He ran the bases with elite efficiency. He played Gold Glove–caliber defense in the outfield.

Geraldo Perdomo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 29

Perdomo's Placement Among MLB's top Shortstops is a bit Contradictory

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo emerged as one of the best young players in the game in the 2025 season. None can deny the massive improvement made by the 26-year-old in his fifth major league season.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Merrill Kelly News / Burn City Sports / January 29

D-Backs mainstay Merrill Kelly commits to 2026 Annexus Pro-Am

SCOTTSALDE — Arizona Diamondbacks mainstay Merrill Kelly is switching his glove for a golf club as he enters the 2026 Annexus Pro-Am at the WM Phoenix Open, tournament organizers announced Thursday.

Zac Gallen News / CBSSports.com / January 29

MLB rumors: Zac Gallen drawing interest from three teams as spring training looms

Zac Gallen had a down year in 2025 and was ranked as the 18th-best free agent this offseason

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Just Baseball / January 29

Which D-backs Top Prospects Will Make an MLB Impact in 2026?

With limited money to spend in the offseason and many needs overall, there’s clear pressure on the young players of the Arizona Diamondbacks to have some impactful seasons.

Nolan Arenado News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 29

D-backs' Nolan Arenado Had High Praise for New Star Teammate

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado has yet to take the field with his new club, but he's already quite familiar with franchise superstar Corbin Carroll.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 29

Diamondbacks Named Trade Fit For Guardians All-Star

The Arizona Diamondbacks are still somewhat depleted in the outfield. As Lourdes Gurriel Jr. continues to rehab, and Jake McCarthy departs via trade to Colorado, the D-backs find themselves with a thinned-out group of outfielders.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / January 29

Marte vs Chisholm 2026 Fantasy Comparison

It’s the second round of your draft. You started in the four spot and secured your anchor OF in Juan Soto. You could go for a pitcher, but there are plenty of SP1s and RP1s on the board that you can grab on the comeback and during the Round 4/5 turn.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 28

D-backs Outfield Plans Are Painfully Obvious

The Arizona Diamondbacks have need in their outfield, but all signs seem to be pointing towards an in-house solution — or perhaps multiple. Somewhere on the D-backs' long list of roster holes (but certainly not at the top) heading into this offseason was the need for a right-handed hitting outfielder.