D-backs tender contracts to arbitration-eligible Kelly, Walker, Weaver
Nov 30, 2021, 7:38 PM | Updated: 7:39 pm
Arizona Diamondbacks' Carson Kelly (18) is greeted by Christian Walker (53) after scoring against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced a slew of roster moves on Tuesday night.
The D-backs tendered contracts to 39 players prior to Tuesday night’s 6 p.m. deadline.
Arizona also tendered contracts to arbitration-eligible players in catcher Carson Kelly, first baseman Christian Walker and right-handed pitcher Luke Weaver.
The Diamondbacks avoided arbitration with three pitchers: RHP Noé Ramirez, LHP Caleb Smith and RHP J.B. Wendelken, who all signed one-year contracts.
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Ramirez signed for $1.25 million, while Smith signed for $2 million and Wendelken agreed to an $835,000 deal, according to The Athletic‘s Zach Buchanan.
The D-backs non-tendered right-hander Taylor Clarke.
The team also outrighted RHP Brett de Geus to Triple-A Reno and infielder Andrew Young to Double-A Amarillo.
Arizona’s 40-man roster is now at 38.
