The top of the lineup for the Diamondbacks should remain the same as it was last season, with some combination of infielders Geraldo Perdomo and Ketel Marte, and outfielder Corbin Carroll.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Offseason additions Carlos Santana and Nolan Arenado will likely factor into the middle of the lineup, with catcher Gabriel Moreno likely rounding out the top six.<\/p>\n
Arenado was acquired in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals this offseason in exchange for minor league pitcher Jack Martinez.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHe plays the game with an unbelievable intensity and unbelievable work ethic,\u201d Lovullo said. \u201cI know what he\u2019s going to come in here and give us. I\u2019m super excited he\u2019s here.\u201d<\/p>\n
One noticeable trend in the newer faces on the Diamondbacks is the importance of defense, especially with the arrival of Arenado, a six-time Platinum Glove winner at third base.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe prioritize defense,\u201d Lovullo said. \u201cYou\u2019re talking about a guy who plays at a very high level on both sides. That\u2019s exactly what we wanted to plug into the system.\u201d<\/p>\n
Arenado, who played for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, says he\u2019s ready for his first season back in the NL West.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI feel I\u2019m game ready now for the season,\u201d Arenado said. \u201cAs far as physically and all that stuff, I\u2019m ready to go.\u201d<\/p>\n
The bottom of the lineup will likely feature some combination of Alek Thomas, Jordan Lawlar, Pavin Smith and Tim Tawa.<\/p>\n
Lawlar was a star during spring training. He finished with four home runs, seven RBIs and an OPS of 1.052.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He\u2019ll look to shake off a rough 2025 season that saw him bat\u00a0 .182 with just 12 hits in 66 at-bats.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI had my head down, and I put in the work for it,\u201d Lawlar said. \u201cJust gotta keep my head down and go out there and play the game.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lawlar will likely start the season in the outfield as Lourdes Gurriel Jr. recovers from a torn ACL he suffered in September.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thomas, who has struggled with consistency in the past few seasons due to injuries, would be a huge boon to the Diamondbacks outfield if he\u2019s able to put it all together in 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Gallen lands the Opening Day nod<\/strong> Lovullo announced on Sunday that his starting pitching rotation is set: Zac Gallen, Ryne Nelson, Eduardo Rodriguez, Mike Soroka and Brandon Pfaadt.\u00a0<\/p>\n Merrill Kelly was officially placed on the 15-day injured list on March 25, 2026, due to left intercostal nerve irritation. He is expected to miss only two or three starts, with a planned rehab schedule beginning April 3.<\/p>\n Gallen, who was a free agent after last season but re-signed with the Diamondbacks, will be making his fourth Opening Day start in his Arizona career.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cTorey let me know. It\u2019s a cool honor, like I\u2019ve said in years past,\u201d Gallen said. \u201cI\u2019m glad to get that honor again. It\u2019s nice.\u201d<\/p>\n Gallen made sure to mention Kelly, who was originally pencilled in as the Opening Day starter.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cUnderstadably, Merrill got named the Opening Day starter, which he should\u2019ve, he fully deserved it,\u201d Gallen said.\u00a0<\/p>\n Kelly signed a two-year, $40 million contract in the offseason after being traded to the Rangers at the deadline last season.\u00a0<\/p>\n Nelson and Pfaadt are coming off promising spring training performances.\u00a0<\/p>\n Nelson pitched 17.0 Innings, the most of any Diamondback this spring. He finished with 23 strikeouts, a 3.18 ERA and an opposing batting average of just .218.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m pretty happy with how everything is coming out,\u201d Nelson said.\u00a0<\/p>\n Pfaadt also shone, finishing with a 0.90 ERA in 10 innings pitched. Opposing batters only garnered three hits.\u00a0<\/p>\n Rodriguez returns to the Diamondbacks after winning the World Baseball Classic with Venezuela, pitching 4.1 innings against the United States in the title game, allowing zero runs and two hits.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI couldn\u2019t be more proud of him,\u201d Lovullo said. \u201cHim going out there for the performance against a potentially dominant U.S. team.\u201d<\/p>\n Rodriguez enters his third season with the Diamondbacks after signing a four-year, $80 million dollar contract in 2023.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Closer role still in flux<\/strong><\/p>\n The Diamondbacks set an MLB record last season with 17 different pitchers recording a save \u2013 a record they\u2019d prefer not to break again this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n However, with A.J. Puk and Justin Martinez still recovering from Tommy John elbow surgeries, the closer position is up for grabs.\u00a0<\/p>\n Lovullo said on March 18 that he will figure out who will handle the closing duties when the time comes.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cYou\u2019ll probably figure it out as I do it,\u201d Lovullo said.\u00a0<\/p>\n The first name the Diamondbacks manager mentioned was familiar: Paul Sewald.<\/p>\n \u201cI love where Paul Sewald is at,\u201d Lovullo said. \u201cHe\u2019s been throwing the heck out of the ball.\u201d<\/p>\n Sewald pitched for the Diamondbacks in 62 games in 2023 and 2024. He spent time in the AL Central in 2025, playing for both the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers. He appeared in 22 games with a 4.58 ERA in 19.2 innings pitched.<\/p>\n This spring, Sewald appeared in seven games, pitching 7.0 innings with a 2.57 ERA and five strikeouts.<\/p>\n Newly-acquired Jonathan Lo\u00e1isiga could also see some late-game work. However, he has only pitched 50 games over the past three seasons \u2013 the same number he pitched in 2022.\u00a0<\/p>\n Lovullo stressed that the closer role is still up for grabs, citing the other relievers who have performed well during spring training.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWe have other guys that have been doing the same thing,\u201d Lovullo said. \u201cSo, out of fairness to the group, I probably won\u2019t say anything until Opening Day.\u201d<\/p>\n Some key names in the bullpen include Kevin Ginkel and Ryan Thompson, who were important to the Diamondbacks’ World Series run in 2023.\u00a0<\/p>\n Others include Andrew Hoffman, whom the Diamondbacks acquired from the Kansas City Royals last season, and Taylor Clarke, whom the Diamondbacks originally drafted in 2015.\u00a0<\/p>\n Notably, the Diamondbacks will enter the season without a single left-handed reliever in their bullpen.<\/p>\n Reinforcements coming in the summer?<\/strong><\/p>\n The Diamondbacks are still feeling the ramifications of the Tommy John surgeries undergone by ace Corbin Burnes and backend bullpen arms Justin Martinez and A.J. Puk.<\/p>\n Burnes is targeting a return after the All-Star Break in July, which is similar to the timelines for Puk and Martinez. Other notable injuries include Gurriel Jr., platoon bat Adrian Del Castillo, and first baseman Tyler Locklear.\u00a0<\/p>\n Gurriel Jr. is progressing quickly, already running the bases and taking fly balls in the outfield.\u00a0<\/p>\n But the veteran outfielder will likely wait a bit longer, as Lovullo and the training staff want to be cautious.<\/p>\n \u201dHe said Opening Day to me, that\u2019s how good he\u2019s feeling,\u201d Lovullo said back in February. \u201cIt\u2019s not gonna be Opening Day, I can assure you that.\u201d<\/p>\n Del Castillo won\u2019t be out as long, but will miss some time with a calf injury, according to Lovullo.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s doing things where he can,\u201d Lovullo said. \u201cHe\u2019s getting on his knees and throwing and doing what he can, but not really stressing that left calf at all.\u201d<\/p>\n Locklear, whom the Diamondbacks acquired from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for star third baseman Eugenio Su\u00e1rez last season, is also recovering from left elbow surgery.\u00a0<\/p>\n Locklear, Gurriel Jr. and Del Castillo will start the season on the 10-day injured list.<\/p>\n With those players on track to be healthy soon, there is also excitement for some of the upcoming prospects who are expected to reach the majors sometime in 2026.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt flashed during spring training, batting .302 with six RBIs and a home run. He ranks as the No. 1 prospect in the Diamondbacks\u2019 farm system, according to the MLB Pipeline.\u00a0<\/p>\n Jose Fernandez was another exciting young prospect who performed well for the Diamondbacks in spring training. The shortstop finished with three home runs, seven RBIs, and a 1.148 OPS during spring training.\u00a0<\/p>\n Fernandez credits his strong spring to the veteran pillars in the clubhouse, allowing him to get comfortable and learn on the fly.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI get along with everybody,\u201d Fernandez said. \u201cBut primarily people like Vargas, Ketel, Perdomo, Arenado, even Ginkel who\u2019s here next to my locker. They\u2019ve been the guys who\u2019ve helped me a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n Other batting prospects to watch include Tommy Troy, LuJames Groover and A.J. Vukovich.<\/p>\n Pitching prospects include Mitch Bratt, Kohl Drake and Brandyn Garcia, all left-handers who could see early action if the all-right-hander bullpen doesn\u2019t work out to start the season.<\/p>\n This <a target=”_blank” href=”https:\/\/cronkitenews.azpbs.org\/2026\/03\/26\/arizona-diamondbacks-opening-day\/”>article<\/a> first appeared on <a target=”_blank” href=”https:\/\/cronkitenews.azpbs.org”>Cronkite News<\/a> and is republished here under a <a target=”_blank” href=”https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/4.0\/”>Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License<\/a>.<img src=”https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cronkitenews.azpbs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/favicon1.png?resize=85%2C85&ssl=1″ style=”width:1em;height:1em;margin-left:10px;”><\/p>\n <img id=”republication-tracker-tool-source” src=”https:\/\/cronkitenews.azpbs.org\/?republication-pixel=true&post=101308″ style=”width:1px;height:1px;”><script> PARSELY = { autotrack: false, onload: function() { PARSELY.beacon.trackPageView({ url: “https:\/\/cronkitenews.azpbs.org\/2026\/03\/26\/arizona-diamondbacks-opening-day\/”, urlref: window.location.href }); } } <\/script> <script id=”parsely-cfg” src=”\/\/cdn.parsely.com\/keys\/cronkitenews.azpbs.org\/p.js”><\/script><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCanonical Tag:<\/strong><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCopy Tag\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tArticle Content:<\/strong><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tArizona Diamondbacks feature slew of storylines heading into Opening Day<\/p>\n Keythin Thomas, Cronkite News PHOENIX \u2013 The Arizona Diamondbacks enter Opening Day with question marks at key positions, and no clear solutions in sight.\u00a0<\/p>\n With no closer named, a litany of injuries carrying over from last season, and a starting lineup looking for another name to step up, the Diamondbacks have their hands full to start the season.<\/p>\n Torey Lovullo, the longest-tenured manager in franchise history, will have to navigate a variety of concerns while starting on the road Thursday against the back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers before the Diamondbacks\u2019 home opener against the Detroit Tigers on Monday. This is Lovullo\u2019s 10th season at the helm.<\/p>\n Who steps up to in lineup?<\/p>\n The top of the lineup for the Diamondbacks should remain the same as it was last season, with some combination of infielders Geraldo Perdomo and Ketel Marte, and outfielder Corbin Carroll.\u00a0<\/p>\n Offseason additions Carlos Santana and Nolan Arenado will likely factor into the middle of the lineup, with catcher Gabriel Moreno likely rounding out the top six.<\/p>\n Arenado was acquired in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals this offseason in exchange for minor league pitcher Jack Martinez.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cHe plays the game with an unbelievable intensity and unbelievable work ethic,\u201d Lovullo said. \u201cI know what he\u2019s going to come in here and give us. I\u2019m super excited he\u2019s here.\u201d<\/p>\n One noticeable trend in the newer faces on the Diamondbacks is the importance of defense, especially with the arrival of Arenado, a six-time Platinum Glove winner at third base.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWe prioritize defense,\u201d Lovullo said. \u201cYou\u2019re talking about a guy who plays at a very high level on both sides. That\u2019s exactly what we wanted to plug into the system.\u201d<\/p>\n Arenado, who played for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, says he\u2019s ready for his first season back in the NL West.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI feel I\u2019m game ready now for the season,\u201d Arenado said. \u201cAs far as physically and all that stuff, I\u2019m ready to go.\u201d<\/p>\n The bottom of the lineup will likely feature some combination of Alek Thomas, Jordan Lawlar, Pavin Smith and Tim Tawa.<\/p>\n Lawlar was a star during spring training. He finished with four home runs, seven RBIs and an OPS of 1.052.\u00a0<\/p>\n He\u2019ll look to shake off a rough 2025 season that saw him bat\u00a0 .182 with just 12 hits in 66 at-bats.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI had my head down, and I put in the work for it,\u201d Lawlar said. \u201cJust gotta keep my head down and go out there and play the game.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Lawlar will likely start the season in the outfield as Lourdes Gurriel Jr. recovers from a torn ACL he suffered in September.\u00a0<\/p>\n Thomas, who has struggled with consistency in the past few seasons due to injuries, would be a huge boon to the Diamondbacks outfield if he\u2019s able to put it all together in 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n Gallen lands the Opening Day nod<\/p>\n Lovullo announced on Sunday that his starting pitching rotation is set: Zac Gallen, Ryne Nelson, Eduardo Rodriguez, Mike Soroka and Brandon Pfaadt.\u00a0<\/p>\n Merrill Kelly was officially placed on the 15-day injured list on March 25, 2026, due to left intercostal nerve irritation. He is expected to miss only two or three starts, with a planned rehab schedule beginning April 3.<\/p>\n Gallen, who was a free agent after last season but re-signed with the Diamondbacks, will be making his fourth Opening Day start in his Arizona career.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cTorey let me know. It\u2019s a cool honor, like I\u2019ve said in years past,\u201d Gallen said. \u201cI\u2019m glad to get that honor again. It\u2019s nice.\u201d<\/p>\n Gallen made sure to mention Kelly, who was originally pencilled in as the Opening Day starter.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cUnderstadably, Merrill got named the Opening Day starter, which he should\u2019ve, he fully deserved it,\u201d Gallen said.\u00a0<\/p>\n Kelly signed a two-year, $40 million contract in the offseason after being traded to the Rangers at the deadline last season.\u00a0<\/p>\n Nelson and Pfaadt are coming off promising spring training performances.\u00a0<\/p>\n Nelson pitched 17.0 Innings, the most of any Diamondback this spring. He finished with 23 strikeouts, a 3.18 ERA and an opposing batting average of just .218.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m pretty happy with how everything is coming out,\u201d Nelson said.\u00a0<\/p>\n Pfaadt also shone, finishing with a 0.90 ERA in 10 innings pitched. Opposing batters only garnered three hits.\u00a0<\/p>\n Rodriguez returns to the Diamondbacks after winning the World Baseball Classic with Venezuela, pitching 4.1 innings against the United States in the title game, allowing zero runs and two hits.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI couldn\u2019t be more proud of him,\u201d Lovullo said. \u201cHim going out there for the performance against a potentially dominant U.S. team.\u201d<\/p>\n Rodriguez enters his third season with the Diamondbacks after signing a four-year, $80 million dollar contract in 2023.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Closer role still in flux<\/p>\n The Diamondbacks set an MLB record last season with 17 different pitchers recording a save \u2013 a record they\u2019d prefer not to break again this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n However, with A.J. Puk and Justin Martinez still recovering from Tommy John elbow surgeries, the closer position is up for grabs.\u00a0<\/p>\n Lovullo said on March 18 that he will figure out who will handle the closing duties when the time comes.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cYou\u2019ll probably figure it out as I do it,\u201d Lovullo said.\u00a0<\/p>\n The first name the Diamondbacks manager mentioned was familiar: Paul Sewald.<\/p>\n \u201cI love where Paul Sewald is at,\u201d Lovullo said. \u201cHe\u2019s been throwing the heck out of the ball.\u201d<\/p>\n Sewald pitched for the Diamondbacks in 62 games in 2023 and 2024. He spent time in the AL Central in 2025, playing for both the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers. He appeared in 22 games with a 4.58 ERA in 19.2 innings pitched.<\/p>\n This spring, Sewald appeared in seven games, pitching 7.0 innings with a 2.57 ERA and five strikeouts.<\/p>\n Newly-acquired Jonathan Lo\u00e1isiga could also see some late-game work. However, he has only pitched 50 games over the past three seasons \u2013 the same number he pitched in 2022.\u00a0<\/p>\n Lovullo stressed that the closer role is still up for grabs, citing the other relievers who have performed well during spring training.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWe have other guys that have been doing the same thing,\u201d Lovullo said. \u201cSo, out of fairness to the group, I probably won\u2019t say anything until Opening Day.\u201d<\/p>\n Some key names in the bullpen include Kevin Ginkel and Ryan Thompson, who were important to the Diamondbacks’ World Series run in 2023.\u00a0<\/p>\n Others include Andrew Hoffman, whom the Diamondbacks acquired from the Kansas City Royals last season, and Taylor Clarke, whom the Diamondbacks originally drafted in 2015.\u00a0<\/p>\n Notably, the Diamondbacks will enter the season without a single left-handed reliever in their bullpen.<\/p>\n Reinforcements coming in the summer?<\/p>\n The Diamondbacks are still feeling the ramifications of the Tommy John surgeries undergone by ace Corbin Burnes and backend bullpen arms Justin Martinez and A.J. Puk.<\/p>\n Burnes is targeting a return after the All-Star Break in July, which is similar to the timelines for Puk and Martinez. Other notable injuries include Gurriel Jr., platoon bat Adrian Del Castillo, and first baseman Tyler Locklear.\u00a0<\/p>\n Gurriel Jr. is progressing quickly, already running the bases and taking fly balls in the outfield.\u00a0<\/p>\n But the veteran outfielder will likely wait a bit longer, as Lovullo and the training staff want to be cautious.<\/p>\n \u201dHe said Opening Day to me, that\u2019s how good he\u2019s feeling,\u201d Lovullo said back in February. \u201cIt\u2019s not gonna be Opening Day, I can assure you that.\u201d<\/p>\n Del Castillo won\u2019t be out as long, but will miss some time with a calf injury, according to Lovullo.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s doing things where he can,\u201d Lovullo said. \u201cHe\u2019s getting on his knees and throwing and doing what he can, but not really stressing that left calf at all.\u201d<\/p>\n Locklear, whom the Diamondbacks acquired from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for star third baseman Eugenio Su\u00e1rez last season, is also recovering from left elbow surgery.\u00a0<\/p>\n Locklear, Gurriel Jr. and Del Castillo will start the season on the 10-day injured list.<\/p>\n With those players on track to be healthy soon, there is also excitement for some of the upcoming prospects who are expected to reach the majors sometime in 2026.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt flashed during spring training, batting .302 with six RBIs and a home run. He ranks as the No. 1 prospect in the Diamondbacks\u2019 farm system, according to the MLB Pipeline.\u00a0<\/p>\n Jose Fernandez was another exciting young prospect who performed well for the Diamondbacks in spring training. The shortstop finished with three home runs, seven RBIs, and a 1.148 OPS during spring training.\u00a0<\/p>\n Fernandez credits his strong spring to the veteran pillars in the clubhouse, allowing him to get comfortable and learn on the fly.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI get along with everybody,\u201d Fernandez said. \u201cBut primarily people like Vargas, Ketel, Perdomo, Arenado, even Ginkel who\u2019s here next to my locker. They\u2019ve been the guys who\u2019ve helped me a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n Other batting prospects to watch include Tommy Troy, LuJames Groover and A.J. 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The Arizona Diamondbacks grounds crew plays a key role in making sure the field will be ready when the team has its home opener against the Detroit Tigers Monday. (Photo by Janes Reyes\/Cronkite News)<\/p>\n
\nMarch 26, 2026<\/p>\n