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Royals minor league affiliates have set their rosters today, in anticipation of the beginning of their seasons. The Omaha Storm Chasers began last Friday and have dropped two of three to begin the season, but the other affiliates will begin play on Friday.
Slugger Jac Caglianone, who wowed players and fans with his power in spring training, will begin the season at Double-A Northwest Arkansas. He is joined by fellow former first-round pick Gavin Cross who will play outfield for the Naturals. Ben Kudrna headlines the Naturals pitching staff, along with Stephen Zobac, Henry Williams, and Ryan Ramsey.
Omaha has an experienced outfield with former Royals outfielders Nelson Velázquez and Drew Waters, along with newly acquired Joey Wiemer. Former first-round picks Nick Loftin and Nick Pratto play the infield. The pitching staff has top prospects Noah Cameron and Luinder Avila.
The Quad Cities River Bandits will play in the Midwest League with promising infielders Austin Charles and Daniel Vazquez. Carson Roccaforte and Trevor Werner will man the outfield. Former first-round pick Frank Mozzicato headlines the pitching staff, that also includes 2024 draft picks Drew Beam, A.J. Causey, Nate Ackenhausen, and Zachary Cawyer.
The Columbia Fireflies will play in the South Atlantic League with two catching prospects – Ramón Ramírez and Hyungchan Um. Asbel González and Roni Cabrera man the outfield. The pitching staff includes Yunior Marte, Blake Wolters, and Hiro Wyatt.
Former first-round pick Blake Mitchell will miss the first few weeks of the season with a hamate bone injury and has not been assigned to a roster yet. Rosters are still preliminary and subject to change. Here are complete breaking rosters:
Omaha Storm Chasers (Triple-A)
Manager: Mike Jirschele
Catchers: Luke Maile, Brian O’Keefe, Luca Tresh
Infielders: Harold Castro, Cam Devanney, Jordan Groshans, Nick Loftin, Nick Pratto
Outfielders: Tyler Gentry, John Rave, Nelson Velázquez, Drew Waters, Joey Wiemer
Pitchers: Luinder Avila, Jonathan Bowlan, Noah Cameron, Chandler Champlain, Taylor Clarke, Austin Cox, Steven Cruz, Junior Fernández, Tyson Guerrero, Thomas Hatch, Andrew Hoffmann, Cruz Noriega, Anthony Simonelli, Evan Sisk, Jacob Wallace
Injured List: Eric Cerantola, Christian Chamberlain
Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Double-A)
Manager: Brooks Conrad
Catchers: Kale Emshoff, Kyle Hayes, Carter Jensen
Infielders: Jac Caglianone, Dustin Dickerson, Jack Pineda, Sam Ruta, Peyton Wilson
Outfielders: Gavin Cross, Diego Hernandez, Spencer Nivens, Connor Scott, Brett Squires
Pitchers: Ethan Bosacker, Ryan Brady, Natanel Garabitos, Ryan Hendrix, Brandon Johnson, Ben Kudrna, Chazz Martinez, Hunter Owen, Anderson Paulino, Ryan Ramsey, Oscar Rayo, Ben Sears, Beck Way, Henry Williams, Steven Zobac
Quad Cities River Bandits (High-A)
Manager: Jesus Azuaje
Catchers: Chris Brito, Canyon Brown, Omar Hernandez
Infielders: Austin Charles, Diego Guzman, Sam Kulasingam, Callan Moss, Daniel Vazquez
Outfielders: Carter Frederick, Bryan Gonzalez, Carson Roccaforte, Erick Torres, Trevor Werner
Pitchers: Nate Ackenhausen, Felix Arronde, Drew Beam, A.J. Causey, Zachary Cawyer, Tyler Davis, Chase Isbell, Logan Martin, Juan Martinez, Tommy Molsky, Caden Monke, Frank Mozzicato, Shane Panzini, Hunter Patteson, Nicholas Regalado, Jesus Rios, Mauricio Veliz
Columbia Fireflies (Low-A)
Manager: David Noworyta
Catchers: Ramón Ramírez, Dionmy Salon, Hyungchan Um
Infielders: Angel Acosta, Colton Becker, Derlin Figueroa, Jorge Hernández, Josi Novas, Stone Russell
Outfielders: Giullianno Allende, Roni Cabrera, Asbel González, Brennon McNair, Milo Rushford
Pitchers: Dash Albus, Dennis Colleran, Nicholas Conte, Josh Hansell, Tanner Jones, Henson Leal, Yunior Marte, Ismael Michel, Mason Miller, Fraynel Nova, Elvis Novas, Yeri Perez, Julio Rosario, Blake Wolters, Jordan Woods, Hiro Wyatt
Injured List: Mack Anglin, Jacob Widener