Dominican Players Shine in MLB Spring Training 2026
Spring training is underway, and a significant number of Dominican players have reported to their Major League Baseball (MLB) organizations. With nearly 200 native athletes from the Dominican Republic on 40-man rosters, their presence is strongly felt as exhibition games begin on February 20, 2026.
Dominican Representation Across MLB Teams
Several teams boast a substantial contingent of Dominican players preparing for the 2026 season. Here’s a breakdown by organization:
- Arizona Diamondbacks: 8 players
- Atlanta Braves: 5 players
- Athletics: 10 players
- Baltimore Orioles: 10 players
- Boston Red Sox: 2 players
- Chicago Cubs: 3 players
- Chicago White Sox: 3 players
- Cincinnati Reds: 6 players
- Cleveland Guardians: 4 players
- Colorado Rockies: 4 players
- Detroit Tigers: 3 players
- Houston Astros: 10 players
- Kansas City Royals: 6 players
- Los Angeles Angels: 7 players
- Los Angeles Dodgers: 4 players
- Miami Marlins: 9 players
- Milwaukee Brewers: 6 players
- Minnesota Twins: 3 players
- New York Mets: 8 players
- New York Yankees: 13 players
- Philadelphia Phillies: 9 players
- Pittsburgh Pirates: 10 players
- San Diego Padres: 11 players
- San Francisco Giants: 7 players
- Seattle Mariners: 7 players
- St. Louis Cardinals: 4 players
- Tampa Bay Rays: 3 players
- Texas Rangers: 6 players
- Toronto Blue Jays: 2 players
- Washington Nationals: 7 players
Team Leaders in Dominican Player Representation
The New York Yankees lead the major leagues with 13 Dominican players in Spring Training. Baltimore Orioles, Athletics, and Houston Astros each have at least 10 players from the Dominican Republic preparing for the season.
Among National League teams, the San Diego Padres lead with the highest number of Dominican players in Spring Training, followed by Pittsburgh Pirates, Miami Marlins, and Philadelphia Phillies.
Spring Training Opening Day Schedule – February 20, 2026
- New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles
- Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs
- Kansas City Royals vs. Texas Rangers
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies
- San Diego Padres vs. Seattle Mariners
The Grapefruit League and Cactus League, held in Florida and Arizona respectively, will kick off the exhibition season with these games, potentially showcasing some of the Dominican players mentioned.