Diamondbacks, Pitcher Zac Gallen Agree to 1-Year Deal

The right-hander will return to Arizona on a $22.025 million contract.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Arizona Diamondbacks have re-signed starting pitcher Zac Gallen to a one-year, $22.025 million contract, according to a source. Gallen has spent the majority of his MLB career with the Diamondbacks and the new deal will keep him in Arizona.

Why it matters

The move provides additional starting pitching depth for the Diamondbacks, who may shift right-hander Michael Soroka to the bullpen as a result. Gallen has been a key part of the Diamondbacks' rotation in recent seasons.

The details

Gallen and the Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year, $22.025 million contract, pending a physical. The right-hander has been with the Diamondbacks for almost his entire major league career so far.

  • The deal was agreed to on Friday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Zac Gallen

A right-handed starting pitcher who has spent the majority of his MLB career with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Michael Soroka

A right-handed pitcher for the Diamondbacks who may move to the bullpen as a result of Gallen's new contract.

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The takeaway

The Diamondbacks have secured their starting rotation by re-signing Zac Gallen to a one-year deal, keeping a key piece of their pitching staff in place for the upcoming season.