The Arizona Diamondbacks are nearing a one-year contract re-signing for pitcher Zac Gallen, with a guaranteed salary of $22.025MM, matching the qualifying offer, though about $14MM is deferred. Gallen had a challenging season, posting a career-high 4.83 ERA and a 21.5% strikeout rate, leading to diminished interest in free agency. Despite a rocky start, he improved in the latter part of the season, achieving a 3.32 ERA over his final 65 innings. The deal is pending a physical examination.
