Zac Gallen Re-signs with Diamondbacks on One-Year Deal

Diamondbacks Close Deal with Veteran Pitcher

In a reliable source confirmation, the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year deal with pitcher Zac Gallen, pending a physical. Gallen, who has spent the last two seasons with the Diamondbacks, has been a free agent since declining a qualifying offer from the team in November.

Deal Details and Market Surprise

While the specific terms of the contract have not been disclosed, sources indicate that the deal is worth $22.025 million, which matches the value of the qualifying offer Gallen declined. However, approximately $14 million of this salary will be deferred.

It’s a $22.025MM guarantee, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. – Ken Rosenthal

This deal comes as a surprise to many after Gallen’s strong start to his career led many to predict a multi-year, high-dollar deal in his favor once he hit free agency.

The 2022 Season: A Mixed Bag

Gallen’s 2022 season was a tale of two halves. After struggling mightily throughout the first four months of the season, posting a 5.40 ERA and allowing at least five earned runs per nine innings in each of those months, Gallen learned to right the ship after the All-Star break, boasting a 3.32 ERA over his final 65 innings.

Diamondbacks Benefits in Re-signing Gallen

• Gallen provided innings-eating ability, taking all 33 of his scheduled starts in 2022.
• His improved performance after the trade deadline helped keep the Diamondbacks in the Wild Card hunt until the final weekend.

What’s Next?

With Gallen re-signed, the Diamondbacks continue to build their starting rotation for the 2023 season. Fans can expect more updates on the team’s offseason moves in the coming days and weeks.

Did You Know?

Pro Tip: Gallen’s knuckle-curve and changeup were his top two secondary offerings in 2022, with opponents struggling against both. His cutter, slider, and sinker, however, were less effective.

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