MLB Speculation: Bob Nightengale suggests Mets and Yankees as potential candidates for Zac Gallen
Swarm of Suitors Alert: Zac Gallen Wooed by Mets and Yankees
Prepare for some intense bidding, folks! Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen is about to find himself in the middle of a high-stakes game of fans and cash. Rumors are buzzing around that the New York Mets and the New York Yankees are gearing up to make a play for the sought-after hurler when he becomes a free agent this winter, according to USA Today.
Gallen reaps delicious success on the Big Apple's turf, boasting a sparkling 2-0 record with a jaw-dropping 0.71 ERA and an impressive 21 strikeouts in two games at Citi Field and Yankee Stadium this season. Comparatively, he's struggled with a 0-4 record and a 7.01 ERA everywhere else, notes Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
This season with the Diamondbacks, Gallen's stats read a 2-4 record and a 4.93 ERA across seven appearances. The team's current record stands at 17-16, trailing six games behind in the National League West, despite a gloomy streak of just three wins in their previous ten matches.
Gallen, the Crown Jewel of Many MLB Crowns
The Mets and Yankees aren't the only teams with stars in their eyes for Gallen. Both World Series hopefuls are chomping at the bit for the top-tier pitcher they believe can boost their squads' strength in the mound.
But it's not just the Mets and Yankees who are lusting after Gallen. Given his reputation as one of the league's elite pitchers, other teams are also predicted to join the fray to snag his services, gobbling up popcorn and crossing their fingers in delight.
Gallen's most recent outing saw him square off against the Mets. He secured the win, allowing only one earned run and two hits through six exhilarating innings.
"Citi Field's been like a jaw-clenching sweatbox for us since I joined the team in 2019," Gallen commented after the game, per AZ Central. "Being able to break the curse in this superb venue - especially against a red-hot opponent, that's a big weight lifted off our shoulders."
The 2025 season has been a testing ground for Gallen, with his ERA creeping up since 2021. That year, he held a more comfortable 4.30 ERA. Gallen was named an All-Star and an All-MLB First Team in 2023, and he's earned at least 12 wins in the last three seasons. That 2023 campaign saw him secure a dazzling 17 victories.
The Diamondbacks are set to square off against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. Gallen's future, however, remains shrouded in uncertainty, with fans impatiently awaiting his choice on where he'll continue his career come 2026.
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- The New York Mets and the New York Yankees aren't the only teams interested in Zac Gallen, as both World Series hopefuls are reportedly eager to add the top-tier pitcher to their rosters.
- Despite his struggles with a higher ERA this season compared to his 2021 performance, Zac Gallen was named an All-Star and an All-MLB First Team in 2023 and earned at least 12 wins in the last three seasons.
- In the midst of a potential free agency battle, Zac Gallen secured a win against the New York Mets during his most recent outing, allowing only one earned run and two hits through six innings at Citi Field.
- As the 2026 season approaches, fans eagerly await Zac Gallen's decision on where he'll continue his MLB career, considering the high interest from various teams in acquiring his services.
