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January 24, 2026<\/p>\n

The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly the favorites to sign free-agent starting pitcher Zac Gallen<\/a>. A reunion appears to be in the works after it seemed likely that the two sides would go their separate ways at the beginning of the winter. Gallen rejected the qualifying offer and entered free agency, but with draft pick compensation tied to his name. The Orioles, Braves, Giants, and Tigers have reportedly expressed interest in Gallen, but there is no deal in place. The 30-year-old is coming off a down year with the D-Backs in 2025. Last season, Gallen posted a 4.83 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and a 175\/66 K\/BB ratio across 33 starts. It was the first year that Gallen had finished with a 4-plus ERA since the 2021 campaign. It seems possible that Gallen would take a short-term deal with opt-out options to try and re-establish his value. The D-Backs haven’t replaced Gallen’s spot in the rotation, so a reunion could still happen. Gallen is a quality arm that makes sense for a team that doesn’t have a ton of established arms to count on right now.–Andy Webb<\/a>
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