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Merrill Kelly gets Opening Day nod - first of his career - for D-backs SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Most springs, Torey Lovullo waits until near the end of camp to announce his Opening Day starter, but this year the cho...

3 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Merrill Kelly - Named Opening Day starter Manager Torey Lovullo said Saturday that Kelly will start against the Dodgers on Opening Day, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact The 37-year-old entered camp as the favorite to start Opening Day, but the re-signing of Zac Gallen on Friday made the decision less obvious. Kelly posted a 3.22 ERA and 1.06 WHIP over 128.2 innings with Arizona last season but failed to match that production after being traded to Texas, where he put up a 4.23 ERA across 55.1 frames.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Predicting when and where the 6 best MLB free agents remaining will sign The last big-name free agent just signed on Friday night, as Zac Gallen agreed to a deal to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks. With that, a...

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Zac Gallen and Diamondbacks settle pitcher's future for 2026 MLB season The Arizona Diamondbacks finally have certainty on Zac Gallen's future.

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Diamondbacks and Paul Sewald agree on a $1.5M, 1-year deal for righty's second stint with the team

The Arizona Diamondbacks say they have agreed to terms with reliever Paul Sewald on a $1.5 million, one-year deal, bringing the right-hander back to the franchise he helped reach t...

8 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Joe Ross - Signs minors deal with Arizona Ross signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Saturday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Across 37 appearances with the Phillies last season, Ross posted a 5.12 ERA and 1.47 WHIP alongside a 39:18 K:BB over 51 innings. He'll have a chance to bounce back with the Diamondbacks, though he'll likely first need to right the ship at Triple-A Reno before being welcomed into Arizona's bullpen.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Justin Martinez - Back on 60-day IL The Diamondbacks placed Martinez (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Impact The move will create space on Arizona's 40-man roster for Paul Sewald, who signed with the club on Thursday. Martinez underwent Tommy John surgery in June and is expected to return to the D-backs' bullpen near the end of August.

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MLB Spring Training Buzz: Padres Sign Nick Castellanos After Phillies Release

It's time to dust off those ball bags — MLB spring training has commenced!

9 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

MLB Spring Training Buzz: Padres Sign Nick Castellanos After Phillies Release

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. - Will see time at DH Gurriel (knee) is expected to split time between designated hitter and left field upon his return from a torn ACL, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports reports.

Impact Gurriel showed up to camp Thursday, appearing to be ahead of schedule in his rehab, and was on the backfields Friday taking batting practice and shagging flyballs as normal. Although he told manager Torey Lovullo that he's aiming to return for Opening Day, the manager put the kibosh that notion. When Gurriel is ready to return, the plan calls for him to DH three-to-four times per week.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zac Gallen returns to Diamondbacks on a one-year deal | Sporting News Not many saw this coming.

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Zac Gallen Reunion Creates Major Dilemma for Diamondbacks Arizona's reunion with their former ace could be a difficult one to fit in.

21 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Gallen returning to D-backs on 1-year deal (sources) The Diamondbacks and Zac Gallen have agreed to a one-year deal to bring the right-hander back to Arizona, sources told MLB.com on Friday. Th...

21 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Zac Gallen Reportedly Returning to Diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks are closing in on a deal with former ace Zac Gallen, according to recent reports by MLB.com's Steve Gilbert and AZC...

21 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Pitcher Zac Gallen agrees to 1-year deal to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks, AP source says

Right-hander Zac Gallen has agreed to a $22,025,000, one-year contract to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks, a person with knowledge of the deal confirmed on Friday night

22 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Zac Gallen - Returning to Arizona Gallen signed a one-year, $22.025 milion contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After not receiving the level of interest he might have expected in the open market, Gallen will officially return to the Diamondbacks for another season on a contract that will pay him the same amount as the qualifying offer he declined earlier this winter. The 30-year-old righty is coming off the worst season of his big-league career, as he finished 2025 with a 4.83 ERA and 1.26 WHIP while serving up 31 homers -- tied for fourth-most in MLB. He remains a reliable option from a health standpoint, however, making at least 31 starts in three of the past four years.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

2026 World Baseball Classic: Roman Anthony Replacing Corbin Carroll for USA

The latest news, announcements and updates ahead of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

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2026 World Baseball Classic: Roman Anthony Replacing Corbin Carroll for USA

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...

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Shelby Miller agrees to $2.5 million, 2-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, AP source says

Shelby Miller is joining the Chicago Cubs after the veteran pitcher had major elbow surgery in October

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Veteran lefty Jordan Montgomery and Texas Rangers finalize $1.25M contract

Veteran left-hander Jordan Montgomery and the Texas Rangers have finalized their $1.25 million contract

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Former Diamondbacks Pitcher To Have Season-Ending Surgery A tough blow for one of 2025's unsung heroes.

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Mariners miss out on obvious reunion as former closer signs with Diamondbacks When the Mariners moved Paul Sewald to Arizona at the trade deadline back in 2023, players and fans alike were furious, with plenty pointing...

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Lourdes Gurriel Jr. - Arrives at camp Gurriel (knee) arrived at camp Thursday and was optimistic about beating his timeline for a return, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

Impact Gurriel is currently expected to miss the first two months of the season but told manager Torey Lovullo that he's shooting for Opening Day. Lovullo stressed that Gurriel's return "is not gonna be Opening Day," but the outfielder, who underwent surgery to repair torn ACL in September of 2025, has graduated to hitting and running. That suggest he could beat the June 1 estimated timeline. The Diamondbacks will explore internal options to replace Gurriel in left field, including 40-man roster options Jorge Barrosa, Jordan Lawlar and Tim Tawa.

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Corbin Carroll - Back at camp Carroll was back at camp Thursday one day after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured hamate bone in his right hand, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Carroll's return to camp wasn't just for show. He sported a cast over his right hand, but the left-handed outfielder was seen doing plyometric throwing drills. The outfielder can also run and execute leg work in the weight room. Carroll and the Diamondbacks are hopeful he can return around Opening Day.

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Adrian Del Castillo - Nursing calf issue Del Castillo is dealing with a left calf issue, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

Impact Del Castillo has been off to the side as fellow catchers have worked the drills since pitchers and catchers reported to camp earlier this week. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said the catcher will be slow-played this spring, but it's unclear if that's initially upon his return or for a longer period. Del Castillo's bat is seen as an asset and ahead of his defense behind the dish. There are no plans to move the 26-year-old off catching, but he's third on the depth chart and likely to see more time at DH than catcher in 2026.

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Guardians disastrous signing from 2025 offseason reunites with D-backs Paul Sewald struggled in his lone season with the Guardians, and now he's going to join the Diamondbacks.

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Diamondbacks and Paul Sewald agree on a $1.5M, 1-year deal for righty's second stint with the team

MLB Spring Training Buzz: Padres Sign Nick Castellanos After Phillies Release

Pitcher Zac Gallen agrees to 1-year deal to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks, AP source says

2026 World Baseball Classic: Roman Anthony Replacing Corbin Carroll for USA

Shelby Miller agrees to $2.5 million, 2-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, AP source says

Veteran lefty Jordan Montgomery and Texas Rangers finalize $1.25M contract

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Diamondbacks and Paul Sewald agree on a $1.5M, 1-year deal for righty's second stint with the team

MLB Spring Training Buzz: Padres Sign Nick Castellanos After Phillies Release

Pitcher Zac Gallen agrees to 1-year deal to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks, AP source says

2026 World Baseball Classic: Roman Anthony Replacing Corbin Carroll for USA

Shelby Miller agrees to $2.5 million, 2-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, AP source says

Veteran lefty Jordan Montgomery and Texas Rangers finalize $1.25M contract