Arizona Diamondbacks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Diamondbacks Sign Former Phillies Reliever

The Arizona Diamondbacks are adding to their pitching depth. According to a report from The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the D-backs have signed right-handed reliever Joe Ross to a minor league contract.

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Diamondbacks agree to contracts with outfielder, pitcher ahead of spring training

The Arizona Diamondbacks made a couple of roster additions on Saturday with spring training set to begin soon. According to Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors, Arizona and outfielder Oscar Mercado are in agreement on a minor league contract.

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Diamondbacks Sign Joe Ross, Oscar Mercado To Minor League Deals

The Diamondbacks signed right-hander Joe Ross and outfielder Oscar Mercado to minor league contracts that contain invitations to Arizona’s big league spring

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D-backs' Outfielder Making Major Progress Toward Return from Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo may have already shut down a potential opening day return for injured outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr., but that doesn't mean progress isn't being made.

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Everything You Need to Know About MLB's ABS Challenge System

Major League Baseball will be instituting the ABS (Automatic Ball and Strike) challenge system for 2026. Previously used in Spring Training 2025 and throughout the minor leagues over the last several years, the league has determined the system is ready for primetime.

Zac Gallen News / Fastball on SI / February 14

Next Best Available Starting Pitchers After Zac Gallen Finally Signs

The top starting pitcher who remained unsigned this late in the offseason is reportedly off the market. Zac Gallen has signed a one-year, $22.025 million deal to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks for the 2026 season, according to MLB.com's Steve Gilbert.

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Diamondbacks re-sign Cy Young finalist to ‘steal’ contract

The Arizona Diamondbacks arguably got a steal of a deal to re-sign starting pitcher Zac Gallen. The Diamondbacks inked Gallen to a one-year deal after fending off other suitors for his services.

Zac Gallen News / Burn City Sports / February 13

The Milkman is back: Diamondbacks in agreement with Zac Gallen on 1-year deal

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have made one of the biggest moves of their offseason, bringing back a central piece of their starting rotation. According to MLB.com’s Steve Gilbert, the Diamondbacks are in agreement with ace Zac Gallen on a one-year deal.

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Reports: RHP Zac Gallen returns to D-backs on 1-year deal

After testing the open market, right-handed starting pitcher Zac Gallen is re-signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a one-year contract, multiple media outlets reported Friday.

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Zac Gallen staying home with Arizona Diamondbacks

Zac Gallen had been one of the better pitchers remaining in free agency. He found a home for the 2026 season on Friday night.

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Zac Gallen News / Last Word On Sports / February 13

Zac Gallen Returns to the Desert

Starter Zac Gallen and the Arizona Diamondbacks are nearing an agreement on a new contract (one year, $22M), according to sources. MLB.Com was the first to report the initial agreement.

Zac Gallen News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 13

Diamondbacks To Sign Zac Gallen To One-Year Deal

The Diamondbacks are re-signing Zac Gallen on a one-year deal, pending a physical. The Boras Corporation client technically receives a $22.025MM guarantee that matches the value of the qualifying offer which he declined in November.

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Insider Gives Update on D-backs' Next Move

The Arizona Diamondbacks are still looking to add to their major league roster. According to a recent report from Arizona Sports 98.7's John Gambadoro on Friday, the D-backs are looking to add a utility player to replace Blaze Alexander, who was traded to the Baltimore Orioles earlier this month.