SAN DIEGO – After Friday night’s loss that ended their postseason chances, the skepticism around Zac Gallen and his future is one of the biggest things the D-Backs need to address.
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Sep 26, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Arizona starting pitcher Gallen (23) throws to first base for an out during the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images
If tonight was Zac Gallen’s last night pitching for the Arizona Diamondbacks, it would surely be an unfortunate ending, as the grand slam he gave up to Fernando Tatís in the bottom of the fifth was the massive that dagger that helped end the Diamondbacks’ postseason dreams.
Sep 26, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Arizona starting pitcher Gallen (23) throws a pitch during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images
Gallen, who was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Miami Marlins back in 2019, has slowly become one of the faces of the franchise and was in Cy Young contention during the Diamondbacks’ 2023 World Series run. He became a staple in their pitching rotation and was viewed around the league as one of the top starting pitchers. Although Gallen had a down year in 2025 so much so that his trade value vanished in one of the top free agents was no longer sought after.
Sep 15, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Gallen (23) pitches against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
The door isn’t shut on a reunion with the Diamondbacks as Gallen now enters free agency. Gallen’s agent, Scott Boras, is known for having his clients enter free agency and see every opportunity. Boras also represents the D-Backs’ newest starting pitcher, Corbin Burnes. Whatever happens in Gallen’s future, “The Milkman”, as some D-Backs fans call him, will surely be one of the legends remembered not only for his talents during the World Series run. Gallen’s leadership and voice, and proving it on and off the field, have shown why he was one of the best Arizona has seen.
Arizona Diamondbacks miss 2025 MLB postseason after deflating loss to Padres
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
