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Diamondbacks Pitcher Leaves Contract After Injuries Ruined Season

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed Derek Law before this season in the hopes that he could be a key right-handed pitcher out of their bullpen. They barely got to see whether he could be, though, and now he’s gone. Law has…

By Billy Heyen · Heavy

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 4:59 PM

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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Derek Law has officially elected free agency to seek a new team.
Law signed a minor-league contract with Arizona in January while recovering from flexor tendon surgery.
A rehabilitation setback delayed Law's season debut with the Diamondbacks until August.

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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Derek Law has elected free agency after finishing the season in Triple-A, according to MLB Trade Rumors. The 36-year-old right-hander had originally signed a minor-league contract with Arizona in January while recovering from flexor tendon surgery.

A rehab setback delayed Law's season debut until August, limiting him to seven appearances for the Diamondbacks. He posted a 1.00 ERA with five strikeouts across nine innings, allowing only one earned run before entering free agency to explore other opportunities.

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