The Diamondbacks’ surprise signing of Corbin Burnes further crowded a rotation that had at least six starters in the mix. While there’s been talk of a possible six-man rotation in Arizona since that Burnes deal, manager Torey Lovullo said at D-backs camp this week that team is not considering that at this point (link via Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic). That leaves the … [Read more...] about D-backs Sticking To Five-Man Rotation
Diamondbacks To Sign Kendall Graveman
The Diamondbacks are reportedly in agreement with veteran reliever Kendall Graveman on a one-year, $1.35MM deal. The signing is still pending a physical. Graveman, a client of Sports One Athlete Management, will earn $1.25MM this season and has a $100K buyout on a $5MM mutual option for the 2026 season. The deal includes another $1.95MM in performance bonuses. Arizona will need … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks To Sign Kendall Graveman
Diamondbacks Still Involved In Free Agent Relief Market
The Diamondbacks have pursued late-inning help all offseason. Arizona’s lone major league bullpen pickup was their waiver claim of Seth Martinez from Houston. The Snakes let Paul Sewald walk in free agency, leaving them without much in the way of experienced closers. General manager Mike Hazen told reporters this afternoon that any late-offseason bullpen pickup is likelier to … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Still Involved In Free Agent Relief Market
Diamondbacks Sign Scott McGough, John Curtiss To Minor League Deals
The Diamondbacks signed relievers Scott McGough and John Curtiss to minor league contracts with invitations to big league camp. The deals were announced by the club’s Triple-A affiliate in Reno. McGough is a familiar face for Arizona fans. The 35-year-old righty has spent the last two seasons with the Diamondbacks. He signed a two-year, $6.25MM contract over the 2022-23 … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Sign Scott McGough, John Curtiss To Minor League Deals
Trey Mancini, Diamondbacks Agree To Minor League Deal
The Diamondbacks and first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Frontline client will be in big league camp as a non-roster invitee. Mancini, 33 in March, didn’t play last year. He signed a minor league deal with the Marlins in January of 2024 but he opted out of that deal at the end of camp, presumably after being … [Read more...] about Trey Mancini, Diamondbacks Agree To Minor League Deal