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Diamondbacks Ace Zac Gallen Draws Interest From Mets and Yankees Ahead of Trade Deadline

His recent strong starts have driven down his ERA to 5.15 with impending free agency sharpening negotiations ahead of the mid-July deadline.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 07: Zac Gallen #23 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches during the first inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on July 07, 2025 in San Diego, California.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 07: Zac Gallen #23 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches during the first inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on July 07, 2025 in San Diego, California.

Overview

  • Both the Mets and Yankees are evaluating trade offers for Zac Gallen as they seek to bolster thin rotations before next week’s deadline.
  • Gallen’s back-to-back outings have covered 13 innings with just one earned run, lowering his season ERA from above 5.00 to 5.15.
  • New York’s pitching needs have intensified after Mets starters posted a 5.61 ERA since June 13 and the Yankees lost Gerrit Cole and Clarke Schmidt for the season while Luis Gil remains sidelined.
  • An unrestricted free agent after 2025, Gallen’s rental appeal is expected to limit his asking price on the trade market.
  • Arizona’s 46-47 record and 9½-game deficit in the NL West have increased the Diamondbacks’ willingness to sell key players at the July 15 deadline.