Diamondbacks Plan to Have Crisantes Start 2026 at Double-A Amarillo

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The Arizona Diamondbacks plan to have 22-year-old second baseman prospect Demetrio Crisantes open the 2026 season as the starting second baseman for their Double-A affiliate, the Amarillo Sod Poodles.

Why it matters

Crisantes is considered one of the Diamondbacks' top prospects, and his development will be closely watched as the team looks to build a contending roster in the coming years. His performance at the Double-A level will be a key indicator of his readiness for the majors.

The details

According to reports, the Diamondbacks believe Crisantes is ready to take the next step in his development and will give him the opportunity to prove himself as the everyday second baseman for the Sod Poodles to start the 2026 season.

• Crisantes is expected to open the 2026 season as the starting second baseman for the Diamondbacks' Double-A affiliate, the Amarillo Sod Poodles.

What’s next

Crisantes' performance at the Double-A level will be closely monitored as the Diamondbacks evaluate his readiness for a potential call-up to the major league roster in the future.