All of the high-profile MLB free agents have been signed and most teams have their rosters set for 2022.
But that doesn’t mean that free agency is completely done.
In fact, the Arizona Diamondbacks have made a move, signing right-hander Zach Davies to a one-year, $4.5 million contract.
The contract also contains a buyout.
Davies has had a solid career for the most part, posting a career ERA of 4.14.
He had a strong 2020, going 7-4 with a 2.73 ERA with the San Diego Padres after five seasons as a steady hand in the Milwaukee Brewers starting rotation.
However, he struggled mightily last season with the Chicago Cubs, compiling a 6-12 record and a dismal 5.78 ERA after joining the team in the trade that sent Yu Darvish back to San Diego.
Zach Davies gets 1-year MLB deal with buyout. Chance to make $4.5M https://t.co/2MSgYGv2Ex
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 22, 2022
Is This A Good Move?
This could potentially be a low risk, high reward move for Arizona.
They aren’t looking like a playoff contending team entering the 2022 season, but Davies has been a steady pitcher for most of his career.
He could be a solid piece in that rotation to go next to Madison Bumgarner and Zac Gallen, at least when he returns from a shoulder injury.
So in reality, it’s a good move for the D’Backs.
But they’ll need him to return to his old self in 2022 after a down year in 2021.
But on paper, it’s a solid move for the D’Backs.
Davies is an Arizona native, so it’s sort of a homecoming for him.
He’ll look to rebound from his disastrous 2021 campaign this year and re-establish himself as a proven starter that can give a team innings when needed.
We’ll see if the move pans out for the D’Backs, or if he repeats his struggles from a year ago.
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