D-backs agree to terms with all 6 arb-eligible players

January 12th, 2024

The D-backs were able to sign all six of their arbitration-eligible players -- pitchers , , , , and first baseman -- to one-year deals on Thursday.

Walker, who will make $10.9 million according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, is coming off the best season of his career, hitting .258 with a career-high 33 home runs and 103 RBIs. He is also one of the best defenders in the National League, winning his second consecutive Gold Glove last year.

Gallen, who settled for $10.011 million according Feinsand, is the ace of the staff. A Cy Young Award finalist, Gallen won a team-high 17 games with a 3.47 ERA and 220 strikeouts in 210 innings.

Sewald started the ‘23 season with the Mariners but was traded to Arizona on July 31 and was the closer the D-backs were looking for, saving 13 games with a 3.57 ERA.

Feinsand reported that Ginkel will make $1.225 million this coming season. The righty emerged as a dominant bullpen arm in '23, posting a 2.48 ERA while striking out 70 hitters in 65 1/3 innings.

Mantiply will earn $925,000 in '24, according to Feinsand. An All-Star in '22, Mantiply compiled a 4.62 ERA across 35 appearances in '23 and pitched in nine postseason games, winning two of them with a 4.70 ERA.

Thompson's agreement is worth $1.35 million, per Feinsand. Two days after being released by the Rays on Aug. 16 of last year, the sidewinder signed with the D-backs and quickly became one of the team's most reliable relievers, allowing one run in 13 innings.