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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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Zac Gallen News / Field Level Media / February 13

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.

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

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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.

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Arizona Diamondbacks 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.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 13

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.

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Lourdes Gurriel Jr. returns to action for Diamondbacks with batting practice reps

When Lourdes Gurriel Jr. stepped into the cage this week, it wasn’t just routine batting practice. It was a breath of fresh air and sigh of relief for him, and for D-backs fans after he suffered a torn right ACL injury late last season.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 13

Former Diamondbacks Reliever Signs With Cubs

Former Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Shelby Miller — despite being expected to miss all of the 2026 season — is nearing an agreement for a multi-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, FanSided's Robert Murray reported Friday.

Nabil Crismatt News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 13

Former Diamondbacks Pitcher To Have Season-Ending Surgery

Former Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Nabil Crismatt will undergo surgery to his UCL, according to a report from the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 13

Roman Anthony named Corbin Carroll injury replacement for Team USA in WBC

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll experienced a broken hamate bone in his right hand, which is forcing him to miss the World Baseball Classic.

Shelby Miller News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 13

Cubs Nearing Deal With Shelby Miller

The Cubs and right-hander Shelby Miller are finalizing a multi-year, major league contract, reports Robert Murray of Fansided. The Excel Sports client is expected to miss the 2026 season after undergoing UCL and flexor surgery in mid-October.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 13

Nabil Crismatt To Undergo UCL Surgery

The Rangers revealed yesterday that right-hander Nabil Crismatt will undergo an elbow procedure, but further specifics weren’t immediately clear. Evan

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 13

The D-backs Face a Unique Roster Situation This Spring Training

The Arizona Diamondbacks will go through a large portion of spring training missing a massive chunk of their roster this season. Nolan Arenado, Geraldo Perdomo, Ketel Marte and Carlos Santana are set to compete in the World Baseball Classic — the near-entirety of Arizona's starting infield.

Kevin Ginkel News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 13