Diamondbacks
DBacks Righty’s Stuff Took Solid Step Forward in 2024
Ryne Nelson of the Arizona Diamondbacks stepped forward and produced a solid season in 2024. After struggling in his first full season as a starter in 2023, Nelson proved to be one of the more valuable starting pitchers in baseball in the second half of the season, posting a 3.23 ERA. Nelson has always graded out favorably by Stuff+, but the results lagged behind. In a season … [Read more...] about DBacks Righty’s Stuff Took Solid Step Forward in 2024
D’Backs Exercise Option On Kelly, Decline Option On McGough; Pederson Declines Mutual Option
The Diamondbacks will be exercising their $7MM club option on Merrill Kelly for the 2025 season, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. The team will also be declining their end of a $4MM mutual option on right-hander Scott McGough, as McGough will head into free agency with a $750K buyout. He’ll be joined by Joc Pederson, who took a $3MM buyout after declining … [Read more...] about D’Backs Exercise Option On Kelly, Decline Option On McGough; Pederson Declines Mutual Option
Report: Diamondbacks accept Merrill Kelly’s $7 million club option
The Arizona Diamondbacks picked up their club option for Merrill Kelly to return in 2025, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported on Saturday. Kelly signed a two-year extension in 2022 with a $7 million team option and $1 million buy-out. The 36-year-old has been a keystone in the rotation since signing with the club ahead of the 2019 season after pitching in Korea, creating a … [Read more...] about Report: Diamondbacks accept Merrill Kelly’s $7 million club option
Diamondbacks’ Joc Pederson declines mutual option, to enter free agency, per reports
Joc Pederson has reportedly declined his $14 million mutual option with the Diamondbacks for 2025, entering free agency after one stellar season in Arizona. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers on Saturday first reported the decision. Pederson stepped into a designated hitter role against right-handed pitchers, and he fared extremely well in the three-hole between Ketel Marte and Christian … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks’ Joc Pederson declines mutual option, to enter free agency, per reports