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Tortugas set 2022 Opening Day roster with Allen, Hendrick, Petty headlining
Daytona locked in a 30‑player active roster — 17 pitchers, 2 catchers, 6 infielders and 5 outfielders — for Opening Day, with recent high draft picks Jay Allen II, Austin Hendrick and right‑hander Chase Petty fronting a prospect‑heavy group [1][3]. The club, a Single‑A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, blended 2021 draftees with returning arms and position players on the card [1][3].Manager Gookie Dawkins returned to lead the staff as the Tortugas opened the 2022 campaign at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on April 8 against the St. Lucie Mets [1][2].