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Diamondbacks Bregman Pursuit: Payroll Crunch, Marte No-Trade List, and Local Ties Emerge
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Updating Arizona's interest in Alex Bregman: New reports highlight payroll limits necessitating a Ketel Marte trade, his no-trade protections, Bregman's elite stats, and Phoenix-area appeal amid aggressive spending.
The Arizona Diamondbacks bolstered their bullpen by signing free-agent right-hander Taylor Clarke to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with incentives. Clarke, a former Diamondbacks draft pick, returns after three seasons with the Kansas City Royals. The move addresses needs in relief pitching ahead of spring training.
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Right-hander Merrill Kelly and Arizona Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen addressed reporters Friday after Kelly's two-year, $40 million contract to return following his 2025 trade deadline swap to the Texas Rangers. Kelly called Arizona 'home' amid mutual interest from the start, while Hazen detailed negotiation challenges.