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Diamondbacks Sign Zack Littell to Bolster Injured Rotation

8/10/2026

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Arizona Diamondbacks signed veteran right-hander Zack Littell after Washington Nationals designated him for assignment.
Littell posted a 4.97 ERA in 112 1/3 innings this season and cleared waivers because his contract carries a $4 million buyout on a 2027 mutual option.
The signing aids a rotation hit by injuries to Burnes, Gallen and Nelson, as Arizona sits 62-56, one game ahead of San Diego for the third NL Wild Card spot.

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Arizona Diamondbacks signed veteran right-hander Zack Littell after Washington Nationals designated him for assignment.
Littell posted a 4.97 ERA in 112 1/3 innings this season and cleared waivers because his contract carries a $4 million buyout on a 2027 mutual option.
The signing aids a rotation hit by injuries to Burnes, Gallen and Nelson, as Arizona sits 62-56, one game ahead of San Diego for the third NL Wild Card spot.