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Zac Gallen re-signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a one-year, $22.025 million deal after a slow free-agent market, effectively ending Cubs chatter that he’d join Chicago. Despite persistent hype from Chicago media, notably Bruce Levine, the deal keeps Gallen in Arizona, with no opt-out risk for the team and a chance to rebuild value for a bigger contract next season.
Baltimore acquired infielder Blaze Alexander from Arizona in exchange for right-hander Kade Strowd and two minor leaguers, Wellington Aracena and José Mejía, in a 40-man neutral trade. Alexander, 27, has a .237/.322/.366 MLB line with a 95 wRC+ and offers multi‑position versatility, likely serving as a top bench option for Baltimore as it builds depth around its young core. Arizona clears fringe roster depth, particularly in its bullpen, while Strowd is a controllable depth arm with options. The move continues Orioles’ strategy of adding flexible infield/utility pieces to bolster their roster.
The Diamondbacks are reportedly evaluating Carlos Santana as a veteran, defense-first option at first base to potentially platoon with left-handed partner Pavin Smith; Santana, 39, boasts a Gold Glove and a strong 2024 season (.238/.328/.420, 23 HR) but slumped in 2025 (.219/.308/.325) and would serve as a part-time bat with no deal imminent.
The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals in a trade that includes a minor-league pitcher, Jack Martinez, and $31 million in salary offsets. Arenado, 34, is under two years on a $42 million contract and batted .237 with 12 home runs and 52 RBIs last season, bringing veteran leadership, Gold Glove defense and 353 career homers to Arizona as the Cardinals add a pitching prospect in the rebuild.
The Arizona Diamondbacks signed first baseman Luken Baker to a minor league contract after he tested free agency, aiming to see if his power-hitting can translate to the majors, with potential platoon roles and roster flexibility in mind.
Merrill Kelly is finalizing a two-year, $40 million contract to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he established himself as a reliable starter despite a non-traditional path to MLB, including time in Korea and overcoming early career struggles to become a dependable pitcher.
The Padres secured their postseason spot and will start the playoffs away against the Cubs, with key players like Elías Díaz potentially injured but hopeful to play. They won their final regular-season game against the Diamondbacks, and the team is preparing their pitching strategy for the upcoming series, focusing on matchups against the Cubs' lineup.
The Padres beat the Diamondbacks 7-4, keeping alive their hopes of hosting a wild-card series, but face challenges in their pitching rotation, especially with Yu Darvish's recent struggles, as they prepare for the postseason.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. of the Arizona Diamondbacks was diagnosed with a torn ACL after an injury during a game, sidelining him for the remainder of the season and part of 2026, complicating the team's roster planning amid multiple injuries.
The Arizona Diamondbacks face uncertainty with Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s injury after a non-contact incident, while Merrill Kelly expresses interest in re-signing with the team, and Zac Gallen shows signs of a strong finish to his season amid ongoing free agency speculation.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have recalled top prospect Jordan Lawlar to the majors after his injuries and limited playing time in the minors, aiming to evaluate his readiness for regular MLB duty in the final month of the season amid team roster changes and upcoming offseason priorities.
The Arizona Diamondbacks achieved a significant victory against the Rangers with a dramatic ninth-inning rally, highlighting their resilience despite injuries and trades, and are now positioned to make a strong push in September, potentially ending a long championship drought.
Seth Brown triggered an upward mobility clause in his minor league contract with the Diamondbacks, making him available for other teams to add to their 40-man roster within 48 hours, as he seeks to secure a spot in the majors after a declining performance trend and limited Triple-A appearances.
The Arizona Diamondbacks traded relief pitcher Shelby Miller and left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery to the Milwaukee Brewers for salary relief and prospects, with Miller returning to form after injury and Montgomery sidelined due to elbow surgery; the team also traded several other players at the deadline.
The Texas Rangers acquired pitcher Merrill Kelly from the Arizona Diamondbacks to strengthen their rotation, adding to their recent successful run and playoff contention, while also trading for Danny Coulombe from the Twins.