The Arizona Diamondbacks wrapped up their Cactus League action on Sunday night, with the book all but closed on the 2026 offseason. As a result, roster decisions have been flowing in.
Merrill Kelly looked like a pitcher still working his way back from an injury in the Diamondbacks exhibition matchup with Cleveland Guardians Monday night.
LOS ANGELES – Having Opening Day in Los Angeles is never gentle, but opening it against the defending champions with a powerhouse fully armed is something closer to a stress test.
With their recent roster moves whittling down the position-player roster to 13, the Diamondbacks are now set for opening day, barring any last-minute developments or injuries.
The Arizona Diamondbacks entered spring training notably thin at left-hand reliever depth. As it turns out, neither of the two primary candidates for the lefty role (Philip Abner and Brandyn Garcia) have made the opening day roster.
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The Diamondbacks informed infielder Ildemaro Vargas he’ll be on the Opening Day roster, manager Torey Lovullo tells Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic.
The Arizona Diamondbacks will open the 2026 season without a single left-handed pitcher in their bullpen, according to a recent report from AZCentral's Nick Piecoro on X/Twitter.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have been working on paring down their roster ahead of opening day, and two relievers have already been confirmed to have made the team: right-handers Jonathan Loaisiga and Joe Ross.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are mere days from their season opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers. And yet, they still have a glaring hole in their roster.
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno appears to be fully healthy. On Sunday night, in the final Cactus League game of 2026, Moreno put all worries about his arm injury to rest, crushing two home runs in an 11-1 blowout win over the San Diego Padres.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are beginning to put the finishing touches on what will eventually become their opening day roster. On Sunday, three more members of big league camp were sent out.
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SCOTTSDALE -- Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jose Fernandez saw a 94 MPH sinker in the zone and crushed it deep to right field. He raced around second base, landing easily at third for an RBI triple.
Jakub Mensik got his Miami Open title defence off to a winning start, but he wasn’t all that pleased with how he played against Adam Walton. Mensik captured the Miami Open crown last year, becoming only the second unseeded player ever to win the ATP 1000 event after beating Novak Djokovic in the final.
The Diamondbacks are adding right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga to their Opening Day roster, according to a report from Jorge Castillo of ESPN. Arizona’s 40-man roster is full, so a corresponding move will be necessary to officially select Loaisiga’s contract.
Arizona Diamondbacks star outfielder Corbin Carroll is nearing a return to full strength. After dealing with a hamate bone injury earlier in spring training, Carroll has rapidly progressed back to playing in Cactus League games.
PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo is still making decisions on how to handle the bullpen this season, and most fans are anticipating who will take on the closer role to start the year.