SnakeBytes 3/20: The Regular Season approaches
Updates on the Diamondbacks Closer situation, Eduardo Rodriguez, and more!
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 04: Paul Sewald #62 of the Detroit Tigers looks on prior to game one of the Division Series against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on October 04, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) | Getty Images Diamondbacks News (SI. com) Diamondbacks’ Eduardo Rodriguez Has a Chance to Flip Ugly Narrative Rodriguez is entering the third year of a four-year, $80 million deal he signed ahead of 2024.
He was not brought on to be an ace, but rather to bring veteran stability to the D-backs’ rotation after posting a career year in Detroit during the 2023 season. The results have not yet begun to show to that degree. An article from Bleacher Report’s Tim Kelly listed Rodriguez as the worst-value contract on Arizona’s roster.
(Arizona Sports) Who will be the Diamondbacks’ closer? Answer may come during 1st save situation The Arizona Diamondbacks have not named their closer to start the 2026 season, and they simply may not. Manager Torey Lovullo said Wednesday he is close to announcing his rotation behind Opening Day starter Zac Gallen.
The closer role, however, will likely be revealed when Arizona faces its first save situation. “You’ll probably figure it out as I’m doing it,” Lovullo said. “That’s kind of the mindset I’ll have right now.