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By 2014, the Diamondbacks re-entered the free-agent market, signing Bronson Arroyo to a two-year contract worth $23 million. Despite previous durability as a workhorse, Arroyo's season ended prematurely due to Tommy John surgery, highlighting once again the risks associated with heavy investments in starting pitching.
The subsequent high-profile signing of Zack Greinke for a staggering six-year, $206 million contract in 2016 introduced an intriguing duality: while Greinke's performance remained strong, it ultimately hamstrung the team's financial flexibility. His time culminated in mixed results; the Diamondbacks made the playoffs in 2017, yet Greinke's performances in crucial postseason moments left fans longing for more.