The Arizona Diamondbacks are preparing for the potential loss Zac Gallen, who has been heavily connected to the Chicago Cubs in free agency. While the Diamondbacks could very well re-sign Gallen themselves, Arizona has added another starting pitcher to the mix just in case.

Mike Soroka has agreed to a one-year deal with the Diamondbacks, pending physical, via Jeff Passan and Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The financials of his deal has not yet been revealed.

That physical aspect will be crucial to Soroka's signing. He has dealt with numerous injuries throughout his career, including a pair of Achilles issues that required surgery. Still, Soroka managed to appear in 22 games between the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs in 2025. Article Continues Below

The righty compiled a 4.52 ERA

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