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
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Gallen rejects D-backs’ qualifying offer, now on open market
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