Diamondbacks Secure Brandon Pfaadt with 5-Year, $45 Million Extension

The deal solidifies Pfaadt's role in Arizona's future, covering arbitration years and potentially early free agency, as he prepares for his 2025 debut.

• Brandon Pfaadt signed a five-year, $45 million contract extension with the Diamondbacks, starting in 2026, with options for 2031 and 2032.
• The contract includes a no-trade clause for 2030-32, providing Pfaadt with long-term stability and peace of mind.
• Pfaadt was a key contributor in the 2023 postseason and led the team in innings pitched during the 2024 season with 181 2/3 innings over 32 starts.
• General Manager Mike Hazen emphasized the importance of securing young talent like Pfaadt to ensure roster stability and competitiveness.
• Pfaadt makes his first start of the 2025 season against the Chicago Cubs, now playing with the security of his new deal.

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