{"id":17582,"date":"2026-01-13T14:41:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T22:41:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/?p=17582"},"modified":"2026-01-13T14:41:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T22:41:01","slug":"diamondbacks-sign-jonathan-loaisaga-to-minor-league-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/2026\/01\/13\/diamondbacks-sign-jonathan-loaisaga-to-minor-league-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Diamondbacks Sign Jonathan Loaisaga to Minor League Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Free agent reliever <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/loaisjo01.shtml\"><strong>Jonathan Loaisaga<\/strong><\/a> has agreed to a minor league deal with the <a href=\"http:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/diamondbacks\">Arizona Diamondbacks<\/a>, marking the end of his eight-year tenure with the <a href=\"http:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/yankees\">New York Yankees<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In 2025, Loaisaga pitched to a 4.25 ERA in 30 outings, 22 of them scoreless. He posted an 18.5% strikeout rate, as well as a 7.4% walk rate. He struggled as a closer, converting just one of four save opportunities.<\/p>\n<h4>A Promising but Injury-Riddled Career<\/h4>\n<p><a id=\"HtZVIOG-QuFugr_-cmT_-Q\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1234191642\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'HtZVIOG-QuFugr_-cmT_-Q',sig:'FJmDlmJIR7n5lNs5SZrHfmlO5WL8oHkzhoaKgRrI9c0=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1234191642',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Loaisaga joined the Yankees in 2018, making his major league debut on June 15. He appeared in nine games for the Yankees that season, making four starts across 24 2\/3 innings. He continued in this role for the next two seasons, alternating between the bullpen and starting rotation. In 2019 and 2020, he made 27 appearances, seven of them as a starter.<\/p>\n<p>In 2021, Loaisaga transitioned into a full-time reliever, and the returns were more than promising. That season, he posted career highs in appearances (57), wins (9), innings pitched (70 2\/3), strikeouts (69), and WAR (3.3).<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, following his breakout 2021 campaign, Loaisaga never regained his previous form due to multiple injuries. After 67 up-and-down relief appearances in 2022 and 2023, Loaisaga watched his 2024 season end after just three games due to a Ulnar Collateral Ligament tear in his right elbow.<\/p>\n<p>Loaisaga missed the first six weeks of the 2025 season before making his season debut in May. In August, the Yankees shut him down for the season due to a flexor strain in his right elbow. Thankfully, he didn\u2019t need surgery, and the 31-year-old is expected to be ready by Opening Day.<\/p>\n<h4>Bullpen Outlooks for Both Sides<\/h4>\n<p><a id=\"YEERAEVgSE5VwMFJCBQB-w\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2207775104\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'YEERAEVgSE5VwMFJCBQB-w',sig:'kPo3p_L2eh84tBsSXiZSt27Vagvo7_pvjqXuhpBxWjQ=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2207775104',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>By not re-signing Loaisaga, the Yankees\u2019 bullpen continues to get weaker heading into 2026. The group posted the fifth-highest ERA in baseball last season and has already lost several key contributors in free agency. This offseason, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/willide03.shtml\"><strong>Devin Williams<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/weavelu01.shtml\"><strong>Luke Weaver<\/strong><\/a> have teamed up on the <a href=\"http:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/mets\">New York Mets<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/leitema02.shtml\"><strong>Mark Leiter Jr.<\/strong><\/a> has joined the <a href=\"http:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/athletics\">Athletics<\/a>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hamilia01.shtml\">Ian Hamilton<\/a><\/strong> has agreed to a deal with the <a href=\"http:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/braves\">Atlanta Braves<\/a>. The four combined for 215 innings in 2025, meaning the Yankees will have a large number of innings to allocate elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>2025 was a rough year for the Diamondbacks\u2019 bullpen, so the team is hoping the addition of Loaisaga helps. Last season, only the <a href=\"http:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/nationals\">Washington Nationals<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/rockies\">Colorado Rockies<\/a> posted higher bullpen ERAs in the National League. They traded away their best reliever, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/millesh01.shtml\">Shelby Miller<\/a><\/strong>, at the 2025 trade deadline, which only made things worse for the group.<\/p>\n<p>Loaisaga does have closing experience, although his most likely role with the Diamondbacks is as a set-up man. However, with the eight-year veteran only being signed to a minor league deal, he&#8217;ll need to earn his roster spot during spring training next month.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Main Photo:<\/h4>\n<p><a id=\"TRZm689RSKRu4fgU3vXGIg\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2218987190\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'TRZm689RSKRu4fgU3vXGIg',sig:'xPBH3YcT_8BeN-7qsvbcYLw6D0GXmQIDfMJid4ouejc=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2218987190',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Free agent reliever Jonathan Loaisaga has agreed to a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, marking the end of his eight-year tenure with the New York Yankees. 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