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PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back one of their key arms from the second half of the 2025 season.
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Sep 2, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Taylor Rashi (54) pitches in the ninth inning of the game between Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images
The club has signed right-handed pitcher Taylor Rashi to a minor league free-agent contract with an invitation to Spring Training ahead of the 2026 season.
Rashi, who made his major league debut in August, had a strong run at Triple-A Reno, throwing 67.1 innings and posting a 3.48 ERA with 72 strikeouts. The performance led to his eventual call-up, where he became a valuable piece of the bullpen as the Diamondbacks pushed for a playoff spot.
Aug 28, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Taylor Rashi (54) throws against the Milwaukee Brewers in his major league debut in the seventh inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
The right-hander appeared in 10 games for Arizona, pitching 16.1 innings with 22 strikeouts, a 4.41 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and two saves. He was one of 17 pitchers to record a save for the Diamondbacks in 2025, an MLB record.
The re-signing reflects the Diamondbacks’ need for cost-controlled pitching as they look to bolster their staff. With Rashi’s familiarity with the system and his strong minor league resume, he is a logical candidate to compete for a bullpen role this spring.
Sep 7, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Taylor Rashi against the Boston Red Sox at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
If Rashi can replicate his strikeout rate from the minors and continue to refine his command, he could become a dark-horse contributor for Arizona this season.
The deal is low risk for the Diamondbacks and could offer a significant reward in an area that needs much-needed work before the start of the next year.
We have signings 🤩
The @dbacks have signed LHP Tommy Henry, RHP Taylor Rashi, INF Jacob Amaya and RHP Gerardo Carrillo to Minor League Free Agent contracts with invites to Spring Training! pic.twitter.com/DhDb6q0WIR
— Reno Aces (@Aces) December 5, 2025
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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