{"id":458638,"date":"2026-02-04T21:12:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T21:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/458638\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T21:12:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T21:12:12","slug":"why-havent-the-diamondbacks-made-this-no-brainer-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/458638\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Haven’t the Diamondbacks Made This No-Brainer Move?"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s been a bit of an unconventional offseason for the Arizona Diamondbacks. A team that had so many areas of the roster requiring attention has slowly made a handful of smaller moves without notable splashes.<\/p>\n

Arizona addressed the starting rotation by bringing in Michael Soroka and reuniting with Merril Kelly. They traded for Nolan Arenado and recently signed veteran first baseman Carlos Santana to a low-cost deal.<\/p>\n

But the D-backs haven’t put much attention into the bullpen \u2014 an area that was one of the most deficient in 2025. They added righty Taylor Clarke on a one-year, $1.55 million deal, but have otherwise kept their bullpen additions to minor league signings. <\/p>\n

Which brings up a question: why haven’t the Diamondbacks re-signed left-hander Jalen Beeks<\/a>?<\/p>\n

Related Content: Should the Diamondbacks Bring Back this Veteran Reliever?<\/a><\/p>\n

Why Haven’t Diamondbacks Re-Signed Jalen Beeks?\"Arizona<\/p>\n

Aug 14, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Jalen Beeks (68) in the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Beeks was Arizona’s most heavily-used reliever in 2025 after being signed just ahead of the regular season. He appeared in a team 59 games and pitched a team-high 55.1 innings in the midst of a brutal season of relief work by Arizona.<\/p>\n

And Beeks was effective, pitching to a 3.77 ERA in that span. That number was the second-best figure by a D-backs reliever (minimum 30 innings). The southpaw did spend nearly three weeks on the IL with lower back inflammation, however, and was used in a notably sparing manner upon his return. <\/p>\n

Health may very well be the factor that has prevented a swift re-signing, although nothing has explicitly stated Beeks is still dealing with any injuries, especially this far into the offseason. <\/p>\n

It’s also possible the reason is Arizona hopes to lean more on its younger bullpen arms after bringing in a chunk of talent at the 2025 Trade Deadline. But solid left-handed pitching is a premium asset in MLB, and the D-backs’ bullpen currently only projects to contain two left-handers prior to A.J. Puk’s return \u2014 Andrew Saalfrank and Brandyn Garcia. <\/p>\n

While Saalfrank was effective in 2025 and Garcia has promising stuff, a reliable, inning-eating veteran middle reliever like Beeks would likely only help Arizona’s struggling relief corps. It’s not as if he was limited to low-leverage situations either. He posted a 3.50 ERA in the seventh inning and beyond. <\/p>\n

In terms of cost, it’s no secret the D-backs are a bit cash-strapped this offseason. That hasn’t stopped them from making a handful of smaller-scale additions. Beeks may be seeking a raise from his 2025 contract, which paid out just $1.25 million, but it’s hard to imagine that even a slight increase to around or slightly above $2 million couldn’t be a worthwhile investment. <\/p>\n

If Beeks is holding out for a bigger payday, it doesn’t appear other clubs are lining up to offer what he’s seeking \u2014 at least up to this point.<\/p>\n

Barring an extremely disproportionate asking price or unrevealed health implications, the Diamondbacks should attempt to re-sign their reliable veteran. <\/p>\n

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