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Who Makes the Cut? D-backs Roster DOWN TO WIRE Before Opening Day | Snakes Territory
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Opening Day is only a few days away, but the Diamondbacks still have several roster decisions to make, including three bullpen spots and a couple of bench spots. Who are the top candidates? And why did the team choose to option newly acquired right-hander Kade Strowd?
We also dive in to the Diamondbacks' freshly announced starting rotation, with Ryne Nelson set to start the second game of the year. Is Nelson poised to reach new heights in 2026? We also discuss Brandon Pfaadt's strong spring training as he looks to get his sweeper back on track.
Finally, we discuss several spring training standouts, including Alek Thomas and Jorge Barrosa. Could this be Thomas' breakout season? Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory.
00:00 Intro
01:35 Torey Lovullo announces starting rotation
03:28 Could Ryne Nelson reach another level?
13:09 Kade Strowd optioned + crowded bullpen competition
20:33 D-backs to trade for a reliever?
30:32 One bench spot still up for grabs?
35:11 Alek Thomas among spring training standouts
47:00 Outro
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