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Zac Gallen's market value surges, potentially clearing $50M, boosting Arizona's draft compensation prospects. Snakes remain quiet at the Winter Meetings—a puzzling strategy. 🐍

Snake Bytes 12/6: The Winter Meetings are Here

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The D-backs head to the Winter Meetings with a shopping list topped by pitching needs. With Merrill Kelly traded and Zac Gallen's departure, Arizona's rotation has glaring gaps to address. Let's see if GM Mike Hazen can turn conversations into concrete moves. 🏟️

What's on tap for D-backs at Winter Meetings?

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D-backs inked Jacob Amaya, Taylor Rashi, and Gerardo Carrillo to minor league deals. Amaya, a light-hitting infielder, eyes utility role, while Rashi returns after a solid Triple-A season. Carrillo, yet to debut in MLB, adds depth. Spring Training awaits. ⚾

Diamondbacks Sign Jacob Amaya, Taylor Rashi To Minor League Deals

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Pavin Smith's 2025 season for the Diamondbacks was a tale of two halves: a strong start followed by a steep decline, hampered by injuries. Despite a 120 OPS+, his defensive struggles and late-season injuries clouded expectations for 2026.

2025 Diamondbacks Player Reviews: #35 Pavin Smith

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Diamondbacks fans saw GM Mike Hazen's "dumpster diving" strategy pay off with Shelby Miller's standout season, despite the bullpen's 2024 struggles. Big-spending on relievers isn't a guaranteed success, as shown by costly flops like Tanner Scott. 💡

Are high-priced relievers worth the cost?

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The Diamondbacks are eyeing a reunion with pitcher Merrill Kelly, who has expressed genuine interest in returning to Arizona. However, a comeback for Zac Gallen seems unlikely. Talks also hint at a potential part-time role for Paul Goldschmidt at first base. 🔄

D-backs Interested In Reunions With Kelly, Goldschmidt

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The Diamondbacks re-signed lefty Tommy Henry to a minor league deal. Despite Tommy John surgery sidelining him, Henry remains a potential future asset with his versatility as a swingman. Arizona's pitching depth remains a question mark. ⚾️

Diamondbacks Re-Sign Tommy Henry To Minor League Deal

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The Diamondbacks are eyeing Pete Fairbanks to bolster their bullpen. Known for his high strikeout rate and fastball velocity, Fairbanks' recent health improvements make him an intriguing target for Arizona's offseason plans. ⚾

Diamondbacks Interested In Pete Fairbanks

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Cristian Mena, a promising young pitcher for the Diamondbacks, posted a 1.35 ERA in 2025 before injury cut his season short. Known for his curveball, he's expected to compete for a rotation spot next season, bringing potential velocity gains and maturity.

2025 Diamondbacks Player Reviews #37: Cristian Mena

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Drey Jameson's return to the mound in 2025 was brief, with just 3 innings and a 3.00 ERA. His frequent injuries and uncertain future make 2026 a pivotal year, as he must secure a bullpen spot or face potential trade. 🤞

2025 Diamondbacks Player Reviews: #38 Drey Jameson

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The Diamondbacks face a power void with Eugenio Suarez gone. Blaze Alexander leads at third, but options include acquiring a power hitter for third, first, or outfield, or boosting run production through pitching and baserunner improvements.⚾️

How To Mitigate the Loss of Eugenio Suarez

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The D-backs’ pursuit of a top-tier closer faces a curveball as Devin Williams' hefty Mets deal inflates the market, pushing Arizona towards bargain signings or trades for bullpen help. With limited payroll, pricey veterans might be on their radar. 💸

SnakeBytes 12/2: Another Closer Off the Market

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Jake McCarthy's 2025 season was a letdown for the Diamondbacks, with a .204 AVG and -0.7 bWAR, struggling both at the plate and in the field despite his speed. Trade rumors swirl as his value dips, leaving the team pondering their outfield depth.

2025 Diamondbacks Player Reviews #39: Jake McCarthy

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D-backs' fans saw a slight confidence bump despite a lackluster finish, with confidence rising to an average score of 5.00. A blown lead in LA dashed playoff hopes, but a 12-12 final month offered some solace amid a sell-off season. 🔄

Arizona Diamondbacks: December confidence poll

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Bryce Jarvis struggled in 2025, shuttling between Reno and Arizona with a 5.73 ERA. Once a promising reliever, his velocity dipped following an elbow injury. With the bullpen in need, 2026 might offer Jarvis a fresh chance. 🤞

2025 Diamondbacks Player Reviews #40: Bryce Jarvis

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Mitch Bratt's 2025 season dazzled with a 10.9 K/9 and 7.05 K/BB in Double-A, joining an exclusive club with Brandon Pfaadt and Zac Gallen. Arizona's pitching philosophy targets dominant stuff and command—Bratt might just be their next ace. 🚀

Dbacks Pitching Development Has a Very Specific Type

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Corbin Carroll's relentless pursuit of improvement shines as he seeks new strategies to enhance his hitting consistency. Meanwhile, Arizona's team cohesion remains a key takeaway from their surprising 2023 postseason run.

Snake Bytes 11/27: Happy Thanksgiving!

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Andrew Hoffmann's 2025 stint with the D-backs showed promise with his new "kick-change" pitch, but elbow issues dampened his performance. As a towering presence with evolving mechanics, he could be a bullpen asset in 2026 if health permits. 🤞

2025 Arizona Diamondbacks Player Reviews: #43 Andrew Hoffmann

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Anthony DeSclafani's 2025 with the Diamondbacks was a rollercoaster—bouncing from bullpen to rotation and back. Post elbow surgery, he flashed potential but couldn't find consistency, ending the season with a 5.12 ERA and released before season's end. 🚀

2025 Diamondbacks Reviews: #44 Anthony DeSclafani

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Ketel Marte is the offseason buzz as teams, including the Phillies and Blue Jays, inquire about his availability. However, GM Mike Hazen suggests a trade is "unlikely," with Arizona hesitant to part with their star second baseman. 🔄

Phillies, Jays Among Teams To Inquire On Ketel Marte

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Corbin Carroll made a meaningful visit to a hospitalized high school player, spending over an hour with him and even FaceTiming Gabriel Moreno. Carroll's gesture highlights his off-field impact, underscoring his nomination for the Roberto Clemente Award.

Carroll visits hospitalized high school baseball player as D-backs pledge support

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Christian Montes de Oca made his MLB debut for the Diamondbacks with 2.2 scoreless innings, but his season ended with lower back surgery. He was outrighted to AAA for roster flexibility, eyeing a bullpen role if healthy. 🏋️‍♂️

2025 Arizona Diamondbacks Player Reviews: #45 Christian Montes de Oca

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"The Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen, a voice on the Joint Competition Committee, is at the forefront of MLB's challenge system, set to shake up ball-strike calls next season. With insights from Torey Lovullo, the system may favor batters by shrinking the strike zone. ⚾"

The Challenge System

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The Marcus Semien trade to the Mets impacts the D-backs by shrinking Marte's trade market, while Kenley Jansen emerges as a potential bullpen target despite concerning metrics. 🧐

SnakeBytes 11/25

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Merrill Kelly could return to the D-backs, but age and declining velocity make a multi-year deal risky. With the rotation thin and free agents aplenty, Arizona might need Kelly, but any contract could impact their long-term plans.

The case against the Arizona Diamondbacks signing Merrill Kelly

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