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Diamondbacks to Sign Brother of All-Star Shortstop

The Arizona Diamondbacks are expected to sign Dominican outfielder Yeraldo Perdomo, the brother of All-Star shortstop Geraldo Perdomo, to an international free agent contract.

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Nolan Arenado Gets his Change of Scenery

Nolan Arenado gets his change of scenery for the 2026 season. The third baseman waived his no-trade clause and agreed to a deal. The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired him from the St.

Ryne Nelson News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 25

How Diamondbacks Righty Will Benefit From Rotation Clarity

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Ryne Nelson finally won't have to wonder about his role heading into the 2026 season. In 2025, he was the arm pushed out to the bullpen when the D-backs signed Corbin Burnes.

James McCann News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 25

Veteran Catcher Was Major Part of D-backs' Late-2025 Surge

The Arizona Diamondbacks' 2025 season certainly did not live up to expectations. Injuries and underperformances plagued a team that entered the year with high hopes.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 24

Why the Diamondbacks Have Neglected This Major Need

The Arizona Diamondbacks, barring a late-offseason addition, will head into the 2026 season without making high-profile additions to one of their most prominent areas of need — the bullpen.

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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 24

D-backs Reveal 2026 Player Development Staff

The Arizona Diamondbacks have officially announced their full player development staff for the 2026 season, including members of the front office, each level of the farm system, and the Arizona's Dominican Republic staff.

Zac Gallen News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 24

Insider Gives Major Update on D-backs' Potential Zac Gallen Reunion

For the most part, it had felt like a foregone conclusion that the Arizona Diamondbacks would be moving on from former ace right-hander Zac Gallen this offseason.

Zac Gallen News / Burn City Sports / January 24

Could the Diamondbacks bring back former ace Zac Gallen? MLB insider says there’s a chance

PHOENIX — Former Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen has not signed with a team yet this offseason, but it appears likely he could end up back in the desert.

Zac Gallen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 23

Cubs and 3 other teams that must pursue Zac Gallen in free agency

Former Arizona Diamondbacks star pitcher Zac Gallen is still available in MLB free agency. While Gallen did not have the best 2025 season, he was one of the better starters in the game from 2022-2024.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 23

Veteran Southpaw's Up-and-Down Season Was Tough on D-backs

The Arizona Diamondbacks endured a brutal 2025 season. Though they were expected to sit among the contenders of the National League, they were beset by a slew of major injuries, while some players underperformed their expectations.

MLB News / Burn City Sports / January 23

Diamondbacks’ Perdomo shares story beyond competition with Dodgers’ Ohtani

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers are known rivals on the field, but off it, the competition can give way to moments that tell a different story — like the one between Geraldo Perdomo and Shohei Ohtani.

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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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / January 22

Diamondbacks’ Carroll and Marte join Perdomo in MLB Network’s Top 100 Players Right Now

PHOENIX — Geraldo Perdomo won’t be the only Arizona Diamondbacks representative in MLB Network’s Top 100 Players Right Now, as Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll joined him in the rankings.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 22

D-backs Insider Provides Disappointing Update on Team's Next Move

It hasn't been the most thrilling offseason for fans of the Arizona Diamondbacks, even if the team has made a handful of somewhat-minor moves. The massive, sweeping changes to the roster have not been in the cards thus far, with Spring Training a mere handful of weeks away.

Gus Varland News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 22

Nationals Claim Gus Varland

The Nationals have claimed right-hander Gus Varland off waivers from the Diamondbacks, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Arizona designated him for assignment last week after signing righty Taylor Clarke to a one-year deal.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 22

D-backs Outfielder's 2025 Came to a Brutal End

The Arizona Diamondbacks had one of the more disappointing seasons in recent history this past year, turning high expectations into a sub-.500 record and another missed opportunity to join the Postseason action.

Ketel Marte News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 21

Ketel Marte's Top-100 Ranking Proves D-backs Made Right Choice

The Arizona Diamondbacks are not trading Ketel Marte. And considering he was just named one of the best players in all of MLB, that appears to be the correct move by GM Mike Hazen and the D-backs' front office.

Pavin Smith News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 21

D-backs Infielder's 2025 Season Was Somewhat Disappointing

To say the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2025 season was, as a whole, a disappointment is quite the understatement. The D-backs had high expectations heaped upon them, but struggled to an 80-82 record, ultimately falling well short of a playoff berth.

Geraldo Perdomo News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / January 21

D-backs' Geraldo Perdomo Had Honest Reaction to his Top 100 Ranking

Geraldo Perdomo was, undoubtedly, among MLB's elites in the 2025 season. In fact, his seven-WAR breakout campaign this past season earned him the No. 24 spot on MLB's top 100 list.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / January 20

Arizona Diamondbacks’ veteran southpaw reportedly joins Team Venezuela for WBC

PHOENIX — Another Arizona Diamondbacks talent is reportedly set to represent his home country in this year’s World Baseball Classic. Diamondbacks left‑handed pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez is set to suit up for Team Venezuela, according to BeisbolPlay’s Víctor Boccone G.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Just Baseball / January 20

Position Player Targets To Bolster the D-backs’ Lineup

Days after the Arizona Diamondbacks acquired All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado and signed veteran reliever Taylor Clarke, they are still in the hunt for players that can help their team in 2026 and potentially beyond.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 17

Hazen: D’Backs Aren’t Revisiting Ketel Marte Trade Talks

Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen said at the end of December that the club was “shortly” going to cease all trade talks involving second baseman Ketel Marte,

Ketel Marte News / Yardbarker / January 15

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 13

Diamondbacks To Sign Jonathan Loáisiga To Minor League Deal

The Diamondbacks and right-hander Jonathan Loáisiga have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Jorge Castillo of ESPN. The ISE Baseball client will be in big league camp with the Snakes in spring training.

Nolan Arenado News / Yardbarker / January 13

Diamondbacks hope to bolster lineup with addition of Nolan Arenado

After months of expecting third baseman Nolan Arenado to be shipped off from the St. Louis Cardinals, a deal has finally been struck.

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Ketel Marte News / Yardbarker / January 9

Diamondbacks lose out on trading their best asset in All-Star Ketel Marte

Following weeks of speculation that the Arizona Diamondbacks would trade three-time All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports