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Diamondbacks Lose Long-Time MLB Veteran to Free Agency

Right-hander Derek Law has elected free agency, according to the MiLB.com transaction log, ending his brief time in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 8:53 PM
Diamondbacks Lose Long-Time MLB Veteran to Free Agency
Key Things to Know
  • Derek Law has elected free agency, departing the Arizona Diamondbacks after clearing waivers and declining an outright assignment.
  • Law posted a 1.00 ERA and five strikeouts in seven major-league appearances covering 9.0 innings for Arizona.
  • The 36-year-old veteran signed a minor-league deal with Arizona in January following flexor tendon surgery that sidelined him in 2025.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Veteran right-handed reliever Derek Law has elected free agency after ending his brief tenure with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 36-year-old was outrighted to Triple-A Reno on September 18 after being designated for assignment, and he exercised his right as a veteran player to decline the assignment and enter the open market.

Law joined Arizona on a minor-league deal in late January while recovering from flexor tendon surgery. He posted a 1.00 ERA across seven appearances and 9.0 innings for the Diamondbacks following his August 29 promotion.

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