Pfaadt is the latest young member of the D-backs to receive an extension, after both shortstop Geraldo Perdomo and right-hand reliever Justin Martinez inked their own deals prior to the start of the season.

If the option is exercised it would buy out two potential seasons of free agency. The agreement also includes a $25 million mutual option for 2032.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

Jalen Beeks, 31, joins the Diamondbacks after a season spent splitting time between the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates. In 2022, Beeks made 71 appearances with a respectable 4.50 ERA, showcasing his reliability as a middle reliever.

The Diamondbacks announced that they have agreed to a five-year contract extension with right-hander Brandon Pfaadt. It runs from 2026 through 2030 with a club option for 2031 and a mutual option for 2032.

The 26-year-old Pfaadt was one of the team’s most consistent pitchers last season, finishing with an 11-10 record and a 4.71 ERA while setting career highs in wins, starts (32), innings pitched (181 2/3) and strikeouts (185).

The other two runs charged to Taillon scored on Geraldo Perdomo’s fourth-inning single and Smith’s fifth-inning automatic double off reliever Eli Morgan, which bounced over the right-field fence to drive in the inherited runner.

The opener yesterday was a runfest with the Cubs outlasting the Diamondbacks, 10-6. Chicago backstop Miguel Amaya collected a couple hits and five RBIs to pace the attack for Chicago which collected 12 hits. Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

DBacks' Jordan Montgomery said he wasn't recovering after games or sessions and imaging revealed damage that required surgery.