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3 D-backs Prospects Getting Closer to Making Big League Debut
- Waldschmidt has raised his April slash to .338/.448/.563, signaling rapid improvement and potential call-up risk for 2026.
- Groover has slashed .378/.454 at Triple-A Reno, with 10 multi-hit games in 21 starts to open 2026.
- Troy is hitting .308/.402/.436 for Reno, with versatility at second base and some outfield reps.
- All three players are identified as potential Major League contributors if their power develops and defense improves.
- Waldschmidt’s walk rate and plate discipline remain strengths amid a higher strikeout count in 2026.
- Groover wrested the Texas League batting title in 2025 and is now chasing quality contact and on-base skills.
- Groover has shown improved defense at third base and a patient plate approach this season.
- The article highlights Waldschmidt’s eye and plate discipline as his biggest strength.
- D-backs are unafraid to call up young talent, as shown by a rising wave of prospects in the organization.
- The piece emphasizes organizational readiness to promote prospects as soon as performance warrants.
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