Since the Diamondbacks traded for him six years ago, Zac Gallen has quickly developed into an ace.
Gallen is coming off a 2023 season where he made his first All-Star team and was voted third in Cy Young voting while leading the D-backs to a World Series appearance.
He currently has a 3.12 ERA with 60 strikeouts in 57.2 innings pitched and is rehabbing back from a hamstring injury.
With ace talent and ace production comes a contract worthy of an ace.
Gallen is under contract with the Diamondbacks through the 2025 season, and he told Brad Cesmat he is approaching his next contract with an open mind.
“I’m on both sides of the fence,” Gallen said when asked about his future. “I love it here. My girlfriend is from here, her family is from here. I’m here now six years so I’m pretty acclimated to the Valley. I would …