Opening Day Lineup - 2026
The
2026 season would be the fourth year in the Diamondbacks history where they played a balanced schedule meaning they would play the other 29 teams during the season The Diamondbacks regressed in 2025 winning 80 games and finished fourth in the NL West. Arizona missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year.
For the 2026 season the team was again be managed by Torey Lovullo.
For the eleventh season in their history, the Diamondbacks began the season on the road. For the fifth time (first time since 2023) the Diamondbacks faced the Los Angeles Dodgers to begin the season.
Right-handed pitcher Zac Gallen made his fourth Opening Day start with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Opening Day line-up featured five changes from the previous season and four players making their Opening Day debut for Arizona.
Ketel Marte made his ninth Opening Day start for the Diamondbacks playing second base. Gabriel Moreno made his fourth consecutive Opening Day at catcher. Corbin Carroll made his fourth Opening Day start again in right field. Alek Thomas made his second start at centerfield (previous opening day start in 2024), Gerardo Perdomo was the starter at shortstop for a third straight year.
The new Opening Day starters were Nolan Arenado who started at third base for the first time for the Diamondbacks. Carlos Santana would get the start at first base, Jordan Lawler would get the start in left field, and Tim Tawa made his first Opening Day start for the Diamondbacks as the designated hitter.
For the 14th time in franchise history the Diamondbacks lost their season opener. The final score Diamondbacks 2 - Dodgers 8 in front of 53,712 fans.
| 2026 | ||
| Order | Name | Position |
| 1. | Ketel Marte | 2B |
| 2. | Corbin Carroll | RF |
| 3. | Geraldo Perdomo | SS |
| 4. | Gabriel Moreno | C |
| 5. | Nolan Arenado | 3B |
| 6. | Carlos Santana | 1B |
| 7. | Jordan Lawler | LF |
| 8. | Alek Thomas | CF |
| 9. | Tim Tawa | DH |
| P | Zac Gallen | RHP |
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Opening Day Lineup - 2025
The
2025 season would be the third year in the Diamondbacks history where they played a balanced schedule meaning they would play the other 29 teams during the season The Diamondbacks made progress in 2024 winning 89 games but finishing third in the NL West. Arizona missed the playoffs despite finishing tied with the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets but losing the tie breaker against those two teams.
For the 2025 season the team was again be managed by Torey Lovullo.
For the eighteenth season in their history, the Diamondbacks began the season at Chase Field. For the second time (first time since 2005) the Diamondbacks faced the Chicago Cubs to begin the season.
Right-handed pitcher Zac Gallen made his third Opening Day start with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Opening Day line-up featured three changes from the previous season and three players making their Opening Day debut for Arizona.
Ketel Marte made his eighth Opening Day start for the Diamondbacks playing second base. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Gabriel Moreno both made their third consecutive Opening Day at left field and catcher respectively. Corbin Carroll also made his third Opening Day start again in right field versus center field last season. Eugenio Suárez made his second start at third base, Gerardo Perdomo was the starter at shortstop for a second straight year.
The new Opening Day starters were Jake McCarthy who started in center field for the first time for the Diamondbacks. Josh Naylor would get the start at first base, and Randall Grichuk made his first Opening Day start for the Diamondbacks as the designated hitter.
For the 13th time in franchise history the Diamondbacks lost their season opener. The final score Diamondbacks 6 - Cubs 10 in front of 49,070 fans, the second largest Opening Day crowd in Chase Field history (April 6, 2012 vs. San Francisco Giants: 49,130).
| 2025 | ||
| Order | Name | Position |
| 1. | Ketel Marte | 2B |
| 2. | Corbin Carroll | RF |
| 3. | Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | LF |
| 4. | Josh Naylor | 1B |
| 5. | Gabriel Moreno | C |
| 6. | Eugenio Suárez | 3B |
| 7. | Randall Grichuk | DH |
| 8. | Jake McCarthy | CF |
| 9. | Gerardo Perdomo | SS |
| P | Zac Gallen | RHP |
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Opening Day Lineup - 2024
The
2024 season would be the second year in the Diamondbacks history where they played a balanced schedule meaning they would play the other 29 teams during the season The Diamondbacks made significant progress finishing second in the NL West. Arizona made the playoffs beating the Milwaukee Brewers in the Wild Card round. They then swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Division series and beating the Philadelphia Phillies in the League Championship series.
For the second time in franchise history, the Diamondbacks reached the World Series facing the Texas Rangers. Unfortunately they lost to the Rangers in five games. The Diamondbacks entered the 2024 season as the defending National League champions. For the 2024 season the team was again be managed by Torey Lovullo.
For the seventeenth season in their history, the Diamondbacks began the season at Chase Field. For the seventh time (first time since 2018) the Diamondbacks faced the Colorado Rockies to begin the season, this year they are playing at Chase Field.
Right-handed pitcher Zac Gallen made his second Opening Day start with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Opening Day line-up featured four changes from the previous season and three players making their Opening Day debut for Arizona.
Ketel Marte made his seventh Opening Day start for the Diamondbacks playing second base. Christian Walker would make his seventh start as a Diamondback at first base. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Gabriel Moreno both made their second consecutive Opening Day at left field and catcher respectively. Corbin Carroll also made his second Opening Day start but this year in right field versus center field last season.
The new Opening Day starters were Alek Thomas who started in center field for the first time for the Diamondbacks. Eugenio Suárez would get the start at third base, Gerardo Perdomo was the starter at shortstop and Blaze Alexander made his first Opening Day start for the Diamondbacks as the designated hitter.
For the 15th time in franchise history the Diamondbacks won their season opener. The final score Diamondbacks 16 - Rockies 1 in front of 49,011 fans.
| 2024 | ||
| Order | Name | Position |
| 1. | Ketel Marte | 2B |
| 2. | Corbin Carroll | RF |
| 3. | Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | LF |
| 4. | Christian Walker | 1B |
| 5. | Gabriel Moreno | C |
| 6. | Eugenio Suárez | 3B |
| 7. | Blaze Alexander | DH |
| 8. | Alek Thomas | CF |
| 9. | Gerardo Perdomo | SS |
| P | Zac Gallen | RHP |
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Opening Day Lineup - 2023
The
2023 season would be the first year in the Diamondbacks history where they played a balanced schedule. This meant that they would play the other 29 teams during the season The Diamondbacks made strides last season seeing the team finish fourth in the NL West. The Diamondbacks were able to win their final game to end the 2022 season and finished with a 74-88 record. For the 2023 season the team will again be managed by Torey Lovullo.
For the tenth season in their history, the Diamondbacks began the season on the road. For the sixth time (first time since 2019) the Diamondbacks would face the Los Angeles Dodgers to begin the season, this year they are playing at Dodger Stadium.
Right-handed pitcher Zac Gallen made his first Opening Day start with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Opening Day line-up featured eight changes from the previous season and seven players making their Opening Day debut for Arizona.
Ketel Marte made his sixth Opening Day start for the Diamondbacks playing second base for the second straight year. Christian Walker would make his sixth start as a Diamondback at first base. Nick Ahmed made his sixth start at shortstop but his first since 2020.
The new Opening Day starters were Corbin Carroll who started in center field for the first time for the Diamondbacks. Evan Longoria would get the start at third base, Jake McCarthy was the starter in right field, Lourdes Gurriel Jr patrolled left field, Gabriel Moreno got his first start behind the plate and Kyle Lewis made his first Opening Day start for the Diamondbacks as the designated hitter.
For the 12th time in franchise history the Diamondbacks lost their season opener. The final score Diamondbacks 2 - Dodgers 8 in front of 52,075 fans.
| 2023 | ||
| Order | Name | Position |
| 1. | Kyle Lewis | DH |
| 2. | Ketel Marte | 2B |
| 3. | Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | LF |
| 4. | Christian Walker | 1B |
| 5. | Evan Longoria | 3B |
| 6. | Nick Ahmed | SS |
| 7. | Corbin Carroll | CF |
| 8. | Gabriel Moreno | C |
| 9. | Jake McCarthy | RF |
| P | Zac Gallen | RHP |
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Opening Day Lineup - 2022
This
year saw all restrictions of the COVID pandemic lifted as baseball season started. The Diamondbacks struggled badly last season that saw the team finish last in the NL West. The Diamondbacks were able to win two of their final three games to end the 2021 season but finished with a 52-110 record. For the 2022 season the team will again be managed by Torey Lovullo.
For the third straight season the Diamondbacks met the San Diego Padres to begin the season, this time at Chase Field.
Left-handed pitcher Madison Bumgarner made his third Opening Day start with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Opening Day line-up featured five changes from the previous season and one position change.
David Peralta would get his sixth Opening Day start this year again at Left Field. Ketel Marte made his fifth Opening Day start for the Diamondbacks this year playing second base after being the team's center fielder last season. Christian Walker would make his fourth start as a Diamondback this season at first base. Pavin Smith made his second start for the Diamondbacks playing right field. Carson Kelly made his second start as the Diamondbacks catcher and his first opening day start since 2019.
The new Opening Day starters were Daulton Varsho who started in center field for the first time for the Diamondbacks. Drew Ellis would get the start at third base, Geraldo Perdomo was the starting shortstop and Seth Beer would make his first Opening Day start as the first designated hitter at Chase Field for a regular season game.
For the 13th time in franchise history the Diamondbacks won their season opener. The final score Diamondbacks 4 - Padres 2 in front of 37,508 fans.
| 2022 | ||
| Order | Name | Position |
| 1. | Daulton Varsho | CF |
| 2. | Ketel Marte | 2B |
| 3. | David Peralta | LF |
| 4. | Christian Walker | 1B |
| 5. | Pavin Smith | RF |
| 6. | Carson Kelly | C |
| 7. | Seth Beer | DH |
| 8. | Drew Ellis | 3B |
| 9. | Geraldo Perdomo | SS |
| P | Madison Bumgarner | LHP |
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