Zac Gallen

D-backs right-hander Zac Gallen will make his spring debut Wednesday against the Dodgers, according to manager Torey Lovullo.

Fantasy Impact

According to Lovullo, Gallen will pitch one inning on Wednesday as he is "a bit" behind the other pitchers in camp but has time to catch up. Gallen recently returned to the D-backs on a one-year, $22.025 million contract after a long-term deal in free agency did not present itself.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are signing Zac Gallen to a one-year deal, pending a physical.

Fantasy Impact

Gallen is expected to return to Arizona for his eighth season with the team. He has been excellent for the club throughout his career, posting a 3.61 ERA and 1.15 WHIP across 971 innings and earning an All-Star nod in 2023. Last season, however, he recorded a career-worst 4.83 ERA and saw his strikeout rate dip to 8.20 K/9 after finishing at 9.49 K/9 the year prior. He will look to rebound in 2026 and is going late in drafts, making him an intriguing option for fantasy managers expecting a bounce-back campaign.

The Diamondbacks are reportedly still exploring creative ways to re-sign free agent right-hander Zac Gallen.

Fantasy Impact

Gallen has also been linked to the Cubs, but his overall market has remained quiet. He remains the top available starter left with free agency around the corner.

The Cubs have expressed interest in Zac Gallen.

Fantasy Impact

The market has been fairly quiet for Gallen coming off some struggles last season. He is likely looking at more of a prove-it type of deal.

Zac Gallen has rejected the one-yar qualifying offer from Arizona.

Fantasy Impact

Gallen was expected to decline the offer and will now remain a free agent. The move will set the Diamondbacks up to receive a future draft pick if Gallen signs with another team. The 30-year-old is expected to have multiple suitors as he looks to ink a multi-year contract.