Spring training is amongst us thread. 2026

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Diamondbacks Reveal 72-player Spring Training Roster

On Friday, the Arizona Diamondbacks officially announced the entirety of their Spring Training roster, including 72 total players — 32 of which are minor league

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[Weenus O'Baggins]

Slade Caldwell didn't get an invite. I am stunned considering how poor the OF depth is.

These players will go on the 60 Day DL and open 40 man roster spots nearly immediately:

RHP Corbin Burnes (39)
RHP Justin Martinez (63)'
LHP A.J. Puk (33)
1B Tyler Locklear (31)
OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (12)

These hitters are on the final roster bubble. Honestly Barrosa should not be on the 40 man roster. He easily clears waivers.

OF Jorge Barrosa (1)
1B Tim Tawa (13)
INF Jordan Lawlar (10)

So I expect at least 2 of these guys to make the 40 man roster and possibly the starting roster:

RHP Bryce Jarvis (40)
RHP Derek Law (38)
RHP Jonathan Loaisiga (43)
RHP John Curtiss (46)

These are the arms I wll watch the most.

Bats wise

LF Ryan Waldschmidt (59)
CF Druw Jones (93)
OF Kristian Robinson (62)

I am convinced one of these guys makes the 26. The OF depth is horrific. If it is Waldschmidt they are hoping for a rookie of the year season to get the extra pick. Lourdes is probably DHing when he returns.

1B / 3B LuJames Groover (91)
1B / 3B Ivan Melendez (85)

Neither guy makes it if we sign Goldy or an experienced RH 1B but right now, there is a shot at some playing time.

Tommy Troy (98) Troy vs Lawlar is going to be the dog fight of spring training. Super different hitters.

 

[Weenus O'Baggins]

These guys are locked into the 26 man right now:

Hitters:

Adrian Del Castillo (25)
Gabriel Moreno (14)
James McCann (8)
Blaze Alexander (9)
Nolan Arenano (28)
Ketel Marte (4)
Geraldo Perdomo (2)
Pavin Smith (26)
Corbin Carroll (7)
Alek Thomas (5)

So I believe just because of platooning, they will go 13 / 13 Hitters / Pitchers or 14 / 12. So this leaves 3/4 jobs up for grabs. 2/3 if you get Goldy and then those are all OF.

Pitchers:

RHP Merrill Kelly (29)
RHP Ryne Nelson (19)
RHP Brandon Pfaadt (32)
LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (57)
RHP Michael Soroka (34)

LHP Andrew Saalfrank (27)
RHP Kevin Ginkel (37)
RHP Andrew Hoffmann (56)
RHP Ryan Thompson (81)

So 9 so potentially 3/4 Bullpen Spots.

 

[Adrian]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are coming off a disappointing 2025 season in which they not only failed to make the playoffs, but finished below .500 with an 80-82 record. The team sold off almost all their veterans on expiring contracts at the July 30 trade deadline.

D-backs Playoff Odds Revealed Heading Into Spring Training

A look at how close the Diamondbacks are to capturing a playoff spot in 2026

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[Adrian]

The Arizona Diamondbacks revealed their 2026 spring training roster on Friday, and top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt will join the clubhouse with the team’s major league stars.

Diamondbacks 2026 spring training roster - Arizona Sports

The Arizona Diamondbacks revealed their 2026 spring training roster on Friday.

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[Adrian]

Arizona Diamondbacks 2026 Non-Roster Invitees, Part 1

Let’s begin looking at the other names you might see in camp this spring

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[Weenus O'Baggins]

Slade Caldwell didn't get an invite. I am stunned considering how poor the OF depth is.

These players will go on the 60 Day DL and open 40 man roster spots nearly immediately:

RHP Corbin Burnes (39)
RHP Justin Martinez (63)'
LHP A.J. Puk (33)
1B Tyler Locklear (31)
OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (12)

These hitters are on the final roster bubble. Honestly Barrosa should not be on the 40 man roster. He easily clears waivers.

OF Jorge Barrosa (1)
1B Tim Tawa (13)
INF Jordan Lawlar (10)

So I expect at least 2 of these guys to make the 40 man roster and possibly the starting roster:

RHP Bryce Jarvis (40)
RHP Derek Law (38)
RHP Jonathan Loaisiga (43)
RHP John Curtiss (46)

These are the arms I wll watch the most.

Bats wise

LF Ryan Waldschmidt (59)
CF Druw Jones (93)
OF Kristian Robinson (62)

I am convinced one of these guys makes the 26. The OF depth is horrific. If it is Waldschmidt they are hoping for a rookie of the year season to get the extra pick. Lourdes is probably DHing when he returns.

Neither guy makes it if we sign Goldy or an experienced RH 1B but right now, there is a shot at some playing time.

Tommy Troy (98) Troy vs Lawlar is going to be the dog fight of spring training. Super different hitters.

Removing the rookies at 1B / 3B with Santana signing. 11 batters are locked to make the team now. 2 openings for these guys:

Jordan Lawlar
Tommy Troy
Ryan Waldschmidt
Druw Jones
Kristian Robinson

Since they went cheap with Santana, it is very possible they sign someone to play DH. If they do, Del Castillo to the minors.

 

[Adrian]

Arizona Diamondbacks | Stats & Info
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Baseball is here.

#Dbacks Pitchers and catchers report: 02/10/26

#Dbacks First full squad workout: 02/15/26

#Dbacks First spring game: 02/20/26 (v. COL)

@WBCBaseball
Pool play begins: 03/04/26 (TPE v. AUS)

 

[Adrian]

Andrew Saalfrank done for the year

 

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Steve Gilbert
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Don't have all the details yet, but
@Dbacks
LHP Andrew Saalfrank had shoulder surgery today and will miss the 2026 season.

 

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[Weenus O'Baggins]

Troy gets the invite after all

 

[ProdigalSun]

Oof Tommy Henry is still around? Why?

 

[AZ Native]

Spring training tickets keep going up. $100 or more for 2 tickets in the stands. I pay less than that for regular-season games.

 

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Nick Piecoro

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Diamondbacks reliever Justin Martinez says he is tentatively targeting an August return from elbow surgery.

 

[Adrian]

D-backs Closer Justin Martinez Reveals Disappointing Rehab Timeline

The first day of pitchers and catchers reporting to Salt River Fields turns up some rehab news.

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Steve Gilbert

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RHP Corbin Burnes says he hopes to rejoin the @Dbacks around the All-Star Break as he rehabs from Tommy John surgery.

 

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Alex Weiner

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Justin Martinez is looking at late August as a target, but that could change depending on several factors.A.J. Puk said he'd love to be back by early May, but that is not likely. He expects to be back before July, though.

 

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Nick Piecoro

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Reposting this A.J. Puk item after listening back to the recording: He said *he* hoped to be back in early May but wasn't sure the team would let him return that fast. He does expect to beat the others back since he had a brace, not a full Tommy John.

 

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