Diamondbacks' Kendrick Plans Payroll Cut While Sticking Competitive

Kendrick: D-backs' Payroll Likely To Decline, Club Still Intent On Competing In 2026

The D-backs sold off at the 2025 trade deadline, most notably shipping Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suarez to Seattle in separate deals and trading Merrill Kelly to the Rangers. Despite effectively waving the white flag on the ’25 season with that series of moves, Arizona rallied in the final two months and was in the mix for a postseason spot right up to the final weekend of the season. Owner Ken Kendrick chatted with John Gambadoro and Dave Burns o…

Diamondbacks' Kendrick Plans Payroll Cut While Sticking Competitive

The Arizona Diamondbacks are planning to decrease their payroll for 2026, following a record high of $188 million in 2025, after failing to make the playoffs. Despite a reduction, managing partner Ken Kendrick assured that the team is committed to maintaining a competitive roster. The Diamondbacks are focused on reinvesting revenue from a significant increase in attendance, which reached 2.4 million fans, the highest since 2008. Key players in t…