" I think what sometimes gets lost in translation is that's not necessarily always up to the player. If the opportunity is there and it's something that we deem is the right fit for us, as myself as a player and for me and my soon-to-be wife as as family, then yeah, we'll explore that. But right now we're just going through the process and we'll see what happens."
"Gallen is one of the more intriguing free agent pitchers available, as a former Cy Young candidate and top-of-the-rotation who is hitting the market on the heels of the worst season of his career. Though Gallen finished strong over the last two months of 2025, his 4.83 ERA and 21.5% strikeout rate were career lows, and batters took Gallen yard to the tune of 31 home runs."
"MLBTR still projects Gallen for a four-year, $80MM free agent deal, yet it is possible he and agent Scott Boras might explore a shorter-term contract with opt-outs attached, so Gallen could potentially re-enter the market as early next winter after a better platform season. Such a contractual scenario might make a reunion with the pitching-needy D'Backs more plausible, though it remains unclear exactly how much Arizona might have to spend this offseason."
Gallen expressed a strong desire to remain with the Diamondbacks but emphasized that contract outcomes are not solely his decision and must fit family and professional needs. His 2025 season was the worst of his career, though he finished strong late; he posted a 4.83 ERA, a 21.5% strikeout rate, and surrendered 31 home runs. MLBTR projects a four-year, $80MM deal, but Gallen and agent Scott Boras could pursue shorter contracts with opt-outs to re-enter the market sooner. A short-term deal with opt-outs could make a reunion with Arizona more feasible amid unclear payroll capacity. The Cardinals are also exploring re-signing catcher Pozo after non-tendering him due to roster and injury concerns.
Read at MLB Trade Rumors
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