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Travs Open 2026 Season with Mariners Top Pitching Prospects
The Arkansas Travelers Baseball Club officially unveiled its 2026 roster, featuring Seattle Mariners’ top two pitching prospects, left-hander Kade Anderson and right-hander Ryan Sloan. Both players have advanced directly to Double-A, foregoing High-A Everett, with Anderson selected in the first round after a College World Series title at LSU, and Sloan being a 2024 high school draftee who impressed in spring camp. The team opens its season at Dickey‑Stephens Park on April 7 and commemorates 125 years of Travelers baseball in 2026. The roster also retains notable prospects Michael Arroyo and Lazaro Montes, returning from promotions mid‑last season. The club, affiliated with the Mariners, continues its longstanding presence in North Little Rock’s minor league scene.