2026 MLB Playoffs Features Nine Former Reno Aces
RENO, Nev. – The Arizona Diamondbacks finished the season 10 games above .500 but fell just shy of making the playoffs as the third Wild Card team with a loss in game 162. However, the BLC is well-represented with seven Aces alum listed throughout MLB playoff rosters as they try
RENO, Nev. – The Arizona Diamondbacks finished the season 10 games above .500 but fell just shy of making the playoffs as the third Wild Card team with a loss in game 162. However, the BLC is well-represented with seven Aces alum listed throughout MLB playoff rosters as they try to help their team to a World Series title.
Here is the list of former Reno Aces playing in the 2026 MLB postseason, along with the years they played in the Biggest Little City in parentheses. (players on teams with a first round bye were on the active roster for game 162)
AMERICAN LEAGUE:
Cole Sulser, Tampa Bay Rays (2023)
Ali Sanchez, New York Yankees (2023)
Randal Grichuk, Chicago White Sox (2024)
Slade Cecconi, Cleveland Guardians (2023-24)
Christian Walker, Houston Astros (2017-18, 2021 rehab)
NATIONAL LEAGUE:
Robbie Ray, San Diego Padres (2015, 2018 rehab)
Carson Kelly, Chicago Cubs (2022-23)
The MLB Postseason begins today, September 29, with the Wild Card Round. The Division Series begins on Saturday, October 3 with the Championship Series starting on Monday, October 12. The 2026 season wraps up with the World Series beginning on Friday, October 23.
The Reno Aces’ 2027 home opener is set for Tuesday, March 30th, as they host the Tacoma Rainiers, Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. Season tickets are currently on sale – for more information, fans can visit RenoAces.com or call (775) 334-7000.
--ACES--