Diamondbacks Opening Day Roster

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced the 25-man roster that will open the 2006 season.

The final roster:

Pitchers (12): #41 Greg Aquino, #43 Miguel Batista, #37 Juan Cruz, #54 Jason Grimsley, #26 Orlando Hernandez, #38 Brandon Lyon, #45 Terry Mulholland (L), #48 Russ Ortiz, #47 Jose Valverde, #29 Claudio Vargas, #52 Luis Vizcaino, #17 Brandon Webb.

Catchers (2): #23 Johnny Estrada (S), #19 Chris Snyder.

Infielders (7): #34 Tony Clark (S), #4 Craig Counsell (L), #2 Damion Easley, #10 Andy Green, #1 Orlando Hudson (S), #16 Conor Jackson, #18 Chad Tracy (L).

Outfielders (4): #22 Eric Byrnes, #30 Jeff DaVanon (S), #20 Luis Gonzalez (L), #15 Shawn Green (L).

The Diamondbacks designated catcher Koyie Hill for assignment & purchased the contract of left-handed pitcher Terry Mulholland, who was a non-roster invitee to Spring Training. The Diamondbacks will open the season with Brandon Medders on the DL, retroactive to March 24th (back inflammation). The final spring moves included the assignment of non-roster pitcher Casey Daigle, infielder Jerry Gil & outfielder Carlos Quentin to Minor League camp.