Today all players report to MLB camps and there are plenty of Cubans there. Players on the 40-man roster and non-roster invitees officially begin Spring Training 2026. The expectations are high for the players from the largest of Antilles, especially after a record number played in the majors last season.
Yandy Díaz, Aroldis Chapman, Yordan Álvarez, Andy Pagés, Raisel Iglesias, Adrián Morejón, Zach Neto, Carlos Rodón and Randy Arozarena reported to camp and are expected to be catalyst for their teams once again. While Johan Oviedo, Luis Robert, Nolan Arenado and Adolis García have new homes and the expectations are high for each of these players.
Young players such as Luis Danys Morales, Sal Stewart Jr, Daysbel Hernandez and Miguel Vargas are looking to build on last season and establish themselves with their ballclubs, while non-roster invitees such as Yunior Tur, Ernesto Martínez, George Lombard Jr, Cionel Pérez and Raynel Delgado are looking to impress their teams and make the roster out of camp.
Coveted prospects such as Kendrys Rojas, Lázaro Montes and Yohandy Morales are looking to showcase their talents to teams and either make the team out of camp or earn an early season call-up. Of the Cuban presence at spring training from day 1, who will make the Opening Day roster?
Here’s the list of Cuban players present in camp by organization:
Dbacks: Aramis García NRI, Adrián Del Castillo*, Nolan Arenado*, Lourdes Gurriel
Athletics: Yunior Tur NRI, Bryan Lavastida* NRI, Luis Danys Morales, Andy Ibáñez
Braves: Daysbel Hernández, Raisel Iglesias
Orioles: Yennier Cano, Anthony Núñez*, Richard Guasch NRI, José Barrero NRI
Red Sox: Aroldis Chapman, Johan Oviedo, Triston Casas*, Romy González*
Cubs: Ariel Armas* NRI
White Sox: Miguel Vargas, Edgar Quero
Reds: Sal Stewart Jr.*
Guardians: Franco Alemán
Astros: Yordan Álvarez, Lance McCullers Jr.*
Royals: Dairon Blanco, Omar Hernández NRI, Elih Marrero* NRI
Angels: Jorge Soler, Yoan Moncada, Víctor Mederos, Alek Manoah*, Zach Neto*
Dodgers: Andy Pagés
Brewers: Carlos Rodríguez*
Twins: Kendrys Rojas, Noah Cárdenas* NRI
Mets: Luis Robert
Yankees: Carlos Rodón*, JC Escarra*, George Lombard Jr.* NRI, Ernesto Martínez NRI
Phillies: Adolis García, Pedro León
Padres: Adrián Morejón, Anthony Vilar NRI*, Nick Castellanos*
Mariners: Randy Arozarena, Yosver Zulueta, Víctor Labrada*, Lázaro Montes*
Cardinals: Ryan Fernández*, César Prieto, Bryan Ramos
Rays: Yandy Díaz, Víctor Mesa Jr., Nick Fortes*, Nick Martínez*, Raynel Delgado NRI
Blue Jays: Lázaro Estrada, Yariel Rodríguez NRI
Nationals: Orlando Ribalta, Yohandy Morales* NRI, Cionel Pérez NRI
*Of Cuban Descent
Non-Roster Invites (NRI)