D-backs' Jose Fernandez, 22, a 2026 roster dark horse after Double-A season

Jose Fernandez, the youngest player on the Diamondbacks' 40-man roster at 22, was added in November to prevent a Rule 5 draft selection. He spent 2025 in Double-A Amarillo, where he switched to shortstop, making 22 errors in 104 games. Despite a .272 average with 17 HR and a .775 OPS, his offensive numbers were inflated by Amarillo's hitter-friendly park. Fangraphs ranks him as the team's #42 prospect, projecting him as a potential utility player. He's expected to start 2026 in Double-A, with no immediate MLB expectations.