The Arizona Diamondbacks lost their season home opener last night to the Chicago Cubs. Before they take the field for the second of four games in the series, they announce a contract extension. The Diamondbacks are extending right-hand starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt, announced today before game two.
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Brandon Pfaadt – RHP
Brandon Pfaadt has signed a five-year contract extension. It is worth 45 million dollars. This contract keeps him in Arizona at least until he is 31 years old. The contract includes a club option in 2031 and a mutual option in 2032. Pfaadt will take the ball Saturday for the Diamondbacks against the Cubs. Last year, he went 11-10 on the year. He posted a 4.71 ERA, a 3.61 FIP, a 1.24 WHIP, and a 9.2 K/9. In his two-year career with the Diamondbacks, he has made 50 starts. He has a 14-19 record with a career 5.06 ERA. Pfaadt has pitched in 277.2 innings with 279 strikeouts, a 1.239 WHIP, and a 9.0 K/9 in his young career.
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Summary
With this move, the Diamondbacks continue to invest long-term in their pitching staff. They signed Corbin Burnes to a six-year 210 million dollar contract this offseason. Now they have Pfaadt locked up for the foreseeable future. One has to wonder what this means for 2026, pending free agent Zac Gallen. He took the mound in the season opener. The Diamondbacks are in a tough National League West. The creative spending of the Los Angeles Dodgers makes it interesting to see what unfolds with Zac Gallen. Locking up Gallen would be a costly move, but it would solidfy this rotation for the future and allow the team to compete in one of the toughest divisions in all of baseball
