The D-backs are in the market for rotation help this offseason, and there’s mutual interest between the team and longtime right-hander Merrill Kelly, reports John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM. A reunion with righty Zac Gallen is seen as less likely, he adds. Beyond the “definite” interest in re-signing Kelly, Gambadoro adds that Arizona is open to the idea of bringing … [Read more...] about D-backs Have Shown Interest In Reunions With Kelly, Goldschmidt
Diamondbacks Re-Sign Tommy Henry To Minor League Deal
The Diamondbacks and left-hander Tommy Henry have reunited on a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The southpaw underwent Tommy John surgery in June, so it’s possible this is a two-year deal, though the tracker doesn’t specify that. Henry, now 28, has been in the Diamondbacks’ organization since being drafted in 2019. He made it to the big … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Re-Sign Tommy Henry To Minor League Deal
Latest On Center Field Market
The center field market appears to have lots of demand. The Phillies, Mets, Rays, Orioles, Diamondbacks and Royals are all looking for upgrades at the position, according to reporting from Ken Rosenthal and Katie Woo of The Athletic. Those teams all make logical sense. The Phillies acquired Harrison Bader at the deadline but lost him to free agency a few months later. The Mets … [Read more...] about Latest On Center Field Market
Hazen: Trade Of Star Hitter “Mostly Unlikely”
As the Diamondbacks enter an offseason that’ll be focused on addressing the pitching staff, there’s been some speculation about them trading away a star hitter. Bob Nightengale of USA Today wrote on Monday that the Diamondbacks could shop second baseman Ketel Marte before he gets to 10 years of service time and locks in full no-trade rights two weeks into next season. Under the … [Read more...] about Hazen: Trade Of Star Hitter “Mostly Unlikely”
Phillies, Blue Jays Among Teams To Inquire On Ketel Marte’s Availability
Ketel Marte’s name continues to pop up on the offseason rumor mill as teams check in with the D-backs on the star second baseman. Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen has already plainly indicated that a trade is “unlikely,” and reports out of Arizona generally suggest that the Snakes are loath to part with Marte but will at least hear interested parties out as a matter of … [Read more...] about Phillies, Blue Jays Among Teams To Inquire On Ketel Marte’s Availability