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Works scoreless inning Gallen allowed one hit and struck out two over one scoreless inning in Wednesday's spring start against the Dodgers.

Impact Gallen made his Cactus League debut, throwing 23 pitches (14 strikes) against a lineup of backups. He allowed a single to the first batter faced then retired the next three. Gallen, a late free-agent signing, is slightly behind other starters but should be ready in time for the regular season. With news that Merrill Kelly (back) will not start Opening Day, as earlier announced, Gallen is an option to replace Kelly.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Throws live BP session Gallen threw a live batting-practice session Friday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gallen, who was signed last week, threw his first session since entering camp. He threw about 20 pitches, and manager Torey Lovullo was pleased with what he saw. "The fastball command looked good," the manager said. "It looked like he was throwing a nice cutter, his breaking ball I think was trending in a very positive direction." It appears that Gallen isn't too far behind the other starters despite missing the first handful of days in camp. The pitcher said he felt good and was given positive feedback from the batters he faced.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

'A great day' for Lovullo as Gallen throws first live session SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Diamondbacks opened their Cactus League schedule Friday at Salt River Fields, but there was a live batting-practice...

FEBRUARY 20 • MLB.COM

Why Zac Gallen Could Return to Ace Form in 2026 Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen had the worst season of his major league career in 2025. He's determined to not let that happen...

FEBRUARY 18 • SI.COM

Hazen, Lovullo urge patience as D-backs' rotation battle could last all spring SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- If you want to get under Mike Hazen's skin these days, just dare to ask the Diamondbacks' general manager how he's goin...

FEBRUARY 17 • MLB.COM

This is what ultimately led to Zac Gallen to re-sign with Dbacks | Sporting News The move makes the most sense when you factor this in!

FEBRUARY 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Getting creative with contract leads Gallen, D-backs to happy reunion SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Zac Gallen was on the 16th hole of a golf course Friday afternoon when he got a text from his agent Scott Boras that ta...

FEBRUARY 15 • MLB.COM

Zac Gallen returns to Diamondbacks on one-year deal The Diamondbacks and Zac Gallen have agreed to a one-year deal to bring the right-hander back to...

FEBRUARY 15 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Zac Gallen will not receive all of his $22.025 million in 1-year deal with Diamondbacks until 2034

The Arizona Diamondbacks have cleared a spot for newly signed right-hander Zac Gallen by placing right-hander Corbin Burnes on the 60-day injured list

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

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...

FEBRUARY 14 • FANSIDED.COM

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

FEBRUARY 14 • BOLAVIP.COM

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

FEBRUARY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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, $2...

FEBRUARY 14 • 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...

FEBRUARY 14 • 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...

FEBRUARY 14 • 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

FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press

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.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

15 players who could be up for the next notable extension Two starting pitchers from our offseason Top 30 free-agent list -- Zac Gallen and Lucas Giolito -- remain unsigned as camps open this week,...

FEBRUARY 12 • MLB.COM

Orioles find themselves in bidding war for starter that may not be worth the effort The market for Zac Gallen's services, and the price tag that comes with it, may force the Baltimore Orioles to pivot before it is too late.

FEBRUARY 11 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Not NY Yankees or NY Mets: Zac Gallen reportedly has four strong suitors in free agency The clock is ticking on Zac Gallen, who has reportedly seen his options narrow down to four options in MLB, and none includes the New York M...

FEBRUARY 10 • BOLAVIP.COM

Cubs competing with 3 MLB teams for Zac Gallen amid 'heating up' market | Sporting News The Cubs are in hot pursuit of another starter.

FEBRUARY 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Two More Reasons the Cubs Should Sign Zac Gallen (And Other Cubs Bullets) Zac Gallen should still be on the Cubs' radar.

FEBRUARY 8 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Orioles identify former NL Cy Young finalist as immediate pivot from Framber Valdez The Baltimore Orioles appear to be pivoting in the direction of Zac Gallen after missing out on Framber Valdez.

FEBRUARY 7 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Zac Gallen market reality puts Orioles at a clear disadvantage The Baltimore Orioles have been seen as a fit for free agent starting pitcher Zac Gallen, but it seems like the Arizona Diamondbacks may hav...

FEBRUARY 7 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

MLB offseason grades for all 30 teams: Dodgers win the winter again The MLB offseason isn't officially over, with Zac Gallen headlining the list of remaining free agents, but with pitchers and catchers set to...

FEBRUARY 6 • FANSIDED.COM

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Zac Gallen will not receive all of his $22.025 million in 1-year deal with Diamondbacks until 2034

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