Arizona Diamondbacks announce 2026 Opening Day roster
PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 27: A general view of Chase Field with Opening Day signage as members of the Arizona Diamondbacks stand for the the national anthem prior to the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images The Arizona Diamondbacks announced their 2026 Opening Day roster with a series of roster moves. The 40-man roster is at 40.
RIGHT-HANDED PITCHERS (12) 19 Ryne Nelson 22 Joe Ross 23 Zac Gallen 32 Brandon Pfaadt 34 Michael Soroka 37 Kevin Ginkel 38 Paul Sewald 43 Jonathan Loaisiga 45 Taylor Clarke 56 Andrew Hoffmann 62 Juan Morillo 81 Ryan Thompson LEFT-HANDED PITCHERS (1) 57 Eduardo Rodriguez CATCHERS (2) 8 James McCann 14 Gabriel Moreno POSITION PLAYERS (11) 1 Jorge Barrosa 2 Geraldo Perdomo 4 Ketel Marte 5 Alek Thomas 6 Ildemaro Vargas 7 Corbin Carroll 10 Jordan Lawlar 13 Tim Tawa 26 Pavin Smith 28 Nolan Arenado 41 Carlos Santana Selected to Major League roster: RHP Jonathan Loaisiga (No. 43) RHP Joe Ross (No. 22) INF Ildemaro Vargas (No.
6) Placed on 10-day injured list: C Adrian Del Castillo (retro. March 22; strained left calf) INF Tyler Locklear (retro. March 22; recovery from left elbow surgery) OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
(retro. March 22; recovery from right ACL surgery) Placed on 15-day injured list: RHP Merrill Kelly (retro. March 24; left intercostal nerve irritation) Optioned to Triple-A Reno: LHP Brandyn Garcia Cleared spots on 40-man roster Designated for assignment: RHP Grant Holman Placed on 60-day injured list: RHP Cristian Mena (strained right shoulder) LHP Blake Walston (left ulnar collateral ligament surgery) No real surprises here.
We were more or less aware of the 26-man roster a couple of days ago, between roster moves and statements by Torey Lovullo. The lack of left-handed relievers is interesting: we’ll see how that works out, especially against the Dodgers who have some top left-handed hitters. Three non-roster invitees have been added to the roster as expected.