Towards a 2027 Arizona Diamondbacks Opening Day roster

Jim McLennan of AZ Snake Pit analyzes the potential 2027 Opening Day roster for the Arizona Diamondbacks, outlining locked-in starters and projected additions. McLennan projects a starting rotation featuring Corbin Burnes, Eduardo Rodriguez, Brandon Pfaadt, Merrill Kelly, and Ryne Nelson, alongside core lineup fixtures such as Gabriel Moreno, Ketel Marte, Geraldo Perdomo, Nolan Arenado, Lars Nootbaar, and Corbin Carroll.

With an estimated $20 million to spend, the writer suggests platoon solutions and potential reunions to fill key gaps. McLennan proposes a first-base platoon of Pavin Smith and Tyler Locklear, tabs Jordan Lawlar for center field, and recommends targeting free agent Josh Bell at designated hitter, while noting general manager Mike Hazen must substantially rebuild the bullpen.