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Top D-backs Prospect Has Chance to Make Opening Day Roster
- Hazem suggested a player who hasn’t debuted could challenge for a starting role in spring training.
- Ryan Waldschmidt is highlighted as the top prospect with a strong Double-A showing and center-field time.
- He also logged 38 center-field games in Double-A, showing defensive versatility.
- Gurriel Jr.'s ACL injury leaves the opening left field spot open for spring competition.
- Non-roster invitees A.J. Vukovich and Kristian Robinson will also compete for spring spots.
- Robinson and Vukovich posted strong minor-league seasons with solid on-base and OPS marks.
- The D-backs aim to keep roster openings for spring competition despite Gurriel's return timing uncertain.
- The piece notes Waldschmidt’s 40% better-than-average wRC+ performance in Double-A/Triple-A run.
- The article frames Waldschmidt as potential ‘left fielder of the future’ for the D-backs.
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