Zac Gallen Re-Signs with Diamondbacks for 1 Year

The right-handed pitcher agrees to a $22.025 million deal to return to Arizona.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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According to a source, right-handed pitcher Zac Gallen has reached a one-year, $22.025 million agreement to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Why it matters

Gallen has been a key part of the Diamondbacks' pitching rotation over the past few seasons, and his re-signing helps solidify their starting staff for the upcoming year.

The details

The 27-year-old Gallen has spent the last four seasons with the Diamondbacks after being acquired in a trade with the Miami Marlins in 2019. He has emerged as one of the team's top pitchers, posting a 3.41 ERA over 89 career starts in the majors.

  • Gallen and the Diamondbacks agreed to the one-year deal on February 14, 2026.

The players

Zac Gallen

A 27-year-old right-handed pitcher who has been a key part of the Arizona Diamondbacks' starting rotation over the past few seasons.

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Major League Baseball team based in Phoenix, Arizona that Gallen has played for since being acquired in a trade in 2019.

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The takeaway

Gallen's re-signing with the Diamondbacks provides stability and continuity to their pitching staff as they look to build on their recent success and compete in the NL West division.