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2027 Arizona Diamondbacks decision: Free-agents

The Arizona Diamondbacks face a critical offseason as multiple high-profile free agents hit the market following the 2026 campaign. The team’s financial flexibility increases significantly, with several key players—including injured-list and roster members—set to become unrestricted free agents.

Among them, Zac Gallen’s $16.2 million salary stands out as the largest, though his future with the club remains uncertain after a controversial one-year deal with deferred payments stretching into 2034. Meanwhile, Michael Soroka’s $7.5 million contract includes a mutual option for 2027 at $10 million, though such clauses are rarely exercised, leaving his free-agent status likely.

The team also must weigh Corbin Burnes’ opt-out clause from his $210 million deal, though his limited starts and injury struggles this season make his departure probable. With arbitration-eligible players and pre-contracted obligations absorbing much of the payroll, Arizona’s rebuilding efforts hinge on strategic free-agent decisions and assessing which performers warrant long-term investments.

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