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

The deal locks in the 26-year-old pitcher through 2030, covering arbitration years and potentially early free agency with options for 2031-32.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed pitcher Brandon Pfaadt to a five-year, $45 million contract extension starting in the 2026 season.
The agreement includes a $21 million club option for 2031, a $25 million mutual option for 2032, and a no-trade clause for 2030-32.
Pfaadt, a 2020 fifth-round draft pick, led the team in innings pitched during the 2024 season, posting an 11-10 record and 4.71 ERA.
General Manager Mike Hazen emphasized the team's strategy to secure young talent and maintain roster stability as veteran pitchers near the end of their contracts.
Pfaadt expressed that the extension provides peace of mind, allowing him to focus on his performance and long-term commitment to the team.