As Jack covered earlier in the week, the Diamondbacks have some tricky decisions coming up this winter. The financial landscape in 2021 is going to be difficult for many teams, with revenue this year slashed to a fraction of normal levels. While the free-agent market this winter will likely reflect the new, harsher climate, there will be no discounts on previously signed contracts. This means less room for discretionary spending.
The first batch of such choices will take place shortly after the World Series, when teams have to exercise player options. For Arizona, there are three such candidates.