Diamondbacks' Jeff Brigham: Receives NRI deal from Arizona
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The Diamondbacks signed Brigham to a minor-league contract Saturday that includes an invitation to spring training.
Brigham, who turns 33 in February, spent the entirety of the 2024 campaign at Triple-A St. Paul in the Twins organization, holding a 4.64 ERA and 59:26 K:BB over 42.2 innings. The righty reliever has seen action in parts of five major-league seasons, collecting a 4.76 ERA and 121:55 K:BB across 117.1 frames.
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Diamondbacks' Drey Jameson: Pegged for relief role in 2025
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The Diamondbacks are likely to use Jameson (elbow) as a reliever next season, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Jameson came up through the minors as a starter and broke into the majors in that role. However, he was mostly used in relief in 2023 and pitched well in the bullpen with a 2.81 ERA and 29:11 K:BB over 32 frames. Jameson missed the 2024 season following Tommy John surgery but is expected to be ready for spring training.
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Diamondbacks' Jose Castillo: Rejoins Arizona
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Castillo signed a minor-league deal with the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, Aaron Hughes of Sports Illustrated reports.
Castillo spent the 2024 season in the Diamondbacks organization and was sidelined by a hand injury to begin the campaign. He still threw 20.2 innings with Triple-A Reno, maintaining a 4.35 ERA and 1.24 WHIP.
Diamondbacks' Tim Tawa: Protected from Rule 5 Draft
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The Diamondbacks selected Tawa to the 40-man roster Tuesday, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
Tawa played in 142 games between Double-A Amarillo and Triple-A Reno in 2024, compiling a .304 average with 10 home runs, 26 RBI, 25 runs scored and three stolen bases over 37 contests at the latter affiliate. The 25-year-old is just one step away from making his major-league debut, and he'll look to impress with Arizona in the spring in order to potentially earn that shot in 2025.
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Diamondbacks' Joe Elbis: Shielded from Rule 5 Draft
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Elbis was selected to the Diamondbacks' 40-man roster Tuesday, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
Elbis started 24 games between High-A Hillsboro and Double-A Amarillo in 2024, producing a 4.57 ERA with 37 strikeouts over 45.1 innings in eight outings at the latter affiliate. The right-hander will now be protected from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft and he will look to prove himself with Arizona during spring training.
Garcia signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday that includes an invitation to spring training.
Garcia struggled to find his footing at the plate in 2024, slashing just .156/.213/.275 across 282 plate appearances with the Phillies' Triple-A affiliate. Now part of the Diamondbacks organization, the 31-year-old backstop will likely remain an organizational depth piece at Triple-A Reno.
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Diamondbacks' Connor Kaiser: Invited to D-backs' camp
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Kaiser signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday and received an invitation to spring training.
Kaiser spent all of 2024 with the Rockies' Triple-A affiliate, where he slashed .221/.343/.339 across 347 plate appearances. While he'll have an opportunity to play with the Diamondbacks in spring training, the 27-year-old infielder seems destined to begin the 2025 season with Triple-A Reno.
