Arizona Diamondbacks 2026 Projected Lineup: Batting Order, Rotation & More

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With the Arizona Diamondbacks’ owner throwing shade at the Dodgers, they’re not exactly sneaking up on anyone in 2026. This roster is built around speed, balance, and veteran edge. Corbin Carroll, Ketel Marte, and Geraldo Perdomo still set the tone. Then came the headline move: adding Nolan Arenado to bring playoff-tested thump and elite defense to the hot corner.

There’s optimism, but also questions. Carroll is recovering from a broken hamate bone. The bullpen is juggling injuries. Still, the rotation is deep, the lineup has versatility, and the front office doubled down on win-now pieces. If health cooperates, this group can push.

Arizona Diamondbacks 2026 Projected Batting Order

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• Geraldo Perdomo, SS – High-contact table setter.
• Ketel Marte, 2B – Switch-hitting catalyst.
• Corbin Carroll, RF – Speed and pop, if healthy.
• Gabriel Moreno, C – Emerging two-way force.
• Nolan Arenado, 3B – Veteran run producer.
• Carlos Santana, 1B – Plate discipline, clutch bat.
• Pavin Smith, DH/1B – Strong-side platoon option.
• Alek Thomas, CF – Defense-first, gap power.
• Ryan Waldschmidt, LF – Top-100 prospect, upside play.

If Carroll isn’t ready for Opening Day, Waldschmidt or Jorge Barrosa likely slides into the outfield mix. The top four can manufacture runs, and the middle adds experience.

Arizona Diamondbacks Projected Starting Rotation

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• Zac Gallen, RHP – Co-ace presence.
• Merrill Kelly, RHP – Opening Day starter.
• Ryne Nelson, RHP – Reliable innings.
• Eduardo Rodriguez, LHP – Veteran lefty balance.
• Brandon Pfaadt, RHP – Developing strikeout arm.

Corbin Burnes will open on the 60-day IL as he works back from Tommy John surgery, with hopes of a midseason return. Michael Soroka adds insurance as rotation or long relief depth.

Bullpen & Closer Outlook

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• Closer battle: Kevin Ginkel vs. Paul Sewald
• High leverage: Ryan Thompson
• Injured list: A.J. Puk, Justin Martinez, Andrew Saalfrank

Grant Holman and Jonathan Loáisiga compete for the middle innings. If the bullpen stabilizes, this roster has postseason bones, literally.

Arizona Diamondbacks 2026 Projected Lineup: Batting Order, Rotation & More
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