Diamondbacks Secure One-Year Deals With Players

The Arizona Diamondbacks have successfully avoided arbitration with nine players, including right-hander Zac Gallen and first baseman Josh Naylor, securing one-year contracts worth $13.5 million and $10.9 million respectively. Gallen, who faced a hamstring injury in 2024, aims to bounce back after a season with a 3.65 ERA and will now serve as the team's No. 2 starter behind newly signed Corbin Burnes. Naylor, acquired from the Cleveland Guardians, is expected to fill the gap left by Gold Glove first baseman Christian Walker, boasting impressive stats from the previous season with 31 home runs and 108 RBIs. The Diamondbacks also reached agreements with several relievers and infielders, solidifying their roster ahead of the 2025 season. The financial terms of these agreements reflect a strategic approach to maintain key players while enhancing the team's overall competitiveness. Both Gallen and Naylor's contracts represent their final year of club control, highlighting the importance of their performances this season.