While general manager Mike Hazen has characterized the trade of a star hitter from his roster as “mostly unlikely,” teams are still going to make an effort to pry second baseman Ketel Marte loose this winter. John Gambadoro of 98.7 Arizona Sports reports that at least seven teams have inquired with the D-backs about Marte’s availability in recent days. Hazen has said publicly … [Read more...] about At Least Seven Teams Have Inquired On Ketel Marte
D-backs’ GM Downplays Payroll Concerns
Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick has already publicly indicated that his team’s payroll will decline from the franchise-record $200MM set in 2025, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the front office is handcuffed in terms of its ability to pursue additions this winter. General manager Mike Hazen recently pushed back on the idea that he might have to subtract some salary via … [Read more...] about D-backs’ GM Downplays Payroll Concerns
Diamondbacks Outright Christian Montes De Oca
The Diamondbacks outrighted reliever Christian Montes De Oca, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. That drops Arizona’s 40-man roster count to 37. Montes De Oca is a 26-year-old who made his big league debut this past season. Arizona first called him up in May but didn’t get him into a game before optioning him back out. He came back up in early June as the extra … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Outright Christian Montes De Oca
Diamondbacks Re-Sign James McCann
The D-Backs announced they’ve re-signed veteran catcher James McCann to a one-year deal. It’s reportedly a $2.75MM guarantee with another $500K in bonuses for the Ballengee Group client. McCann would receive $100K for reaching 50 days on the active roster, $125K apiece at 75 and 100 days, and another $150K for reaching 125 days. The Snakes opened a 40-man roster spot by … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Re-Sign James McCann
NL Notes: Gallen, Pozo, Nationals, Aydt
“I would love to be back here. I would love to be here for the rest of my career,” Zac Gallen told Arizona Sports’ Alex Weiner and other reporters during a recent community event in Phoenix. As to whether a new contract with the Diamondbacks is possible, Gallen was more circumspect, saying “I think what sometimes gets lost in translation is that’s not necessarily always up to … [Read more...] about NL Notes: Gallen, Pozo, Nationals, Aydt