Diamondbacks Sign Derek Law to Minor League Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed veteran right-handed reliever Derek Law to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to major league spring training, bolstering their bullpen depth as they prepare for the 2026 season.

Law, a 35-year-old free agent, agreed to the deal on Thursday, according to reports from baseball insiders. The contract carries a $1.5 million base salary if he makes the major league roster, along with up to $500,000 in performance incentives tied to appearances. Those bonuses include $50,000 each for reaching 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 games pitched, and $100,000 for 50 and 55 outings. The structure provides Law a clear path to earning a spot on the active roster, similar to the recent minor league agreement with reliever Taylor Clarke, who secured a $1.55 million guarantee.

Law enters the deal recovering from season-ending surgery on his right flexor tendon in July 2025, which sidelined him for nearly the entire year after he began on the injured list with elbow tightness. Medical projections indicate a nine- to 10-month recovery, positioning him for a potential return in April or May 2026. He is not expected to be ready for Opening Day but could...