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Chiefs set 2026 Opening Day roster with five Top-30 Cardinals prospects
Peoria locked in a 30‑player Opening Day roster—13 position players and 17 pitchers—with 19 returners and representation from the United States, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico and South Korea [1][2].Five Cardinals Top‑30 prospects headline the group: catcher Rainiel Rodriguez (19, rising from Single‑A), right‑handers Tanner Franklin and Yhoiker Fajardo, outfielder Tai Peete, and infielder Jesus Báez [1][2]. Franklin, a 2025 draft pick, is expected to front the rotation, Fajardo debuts in the organization after a recent acquisition, and Peete arrives as a former Mariners first‑round pick [1][2].Manager Roberto Espinoza leads the club into the new campaign [3]. The schedule opens on the road at Cedar Rapids, with the home opener set for Tuesday, April 7 at Dozer Park against the South Bend Cubs [2].