Overview
- Arizona agreed Sunday to sign veteran right-hander Zack Littell, a move reported by multiple beat writers that adds a low-cost arm to the major-league roster.
- Littell cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by Washington and became a free agent in part because of a reported $4 million buyout on a 2027 mutual option.
- The Diamondbacks’ financial commitment is limited to a prorated portion of the league minimum, which made the signing an affordable post-deadline addition.
- Littell has a 4.97 ERA in 112 1/3 innings this season and has worked as both a back-end starter and multi-inning reliever, leaving his exact role with Arizona undecided.
- The signing fills a short-term need after Arizona failed to land a starter at the trade deadline and comes as Michael Soroka is scheduled to return from the injured list, which together will shape the club’s rotation use down the stretch.