31 Indians Alums Open Season on MLB Rosters

The 2026 MLB season kicks off today with a total of 31 former Spokane Indians players opening the year on big league rosters. Spokane's parent club -- the Colorado Rockies -- leads the way with a total of 12 Indians alums with the Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals, and Miami Marlins all boasting at least a pair of former Spokane players.

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Nick Martinez is the elder statesmen of the group at 35 years old while Kyle Karros, who will be on his first Opening Day roster, is the youngest former player at just 23 years old. Other players appearing on their first Opening Day roster include: Zach Agnos, Chase Dollander, Heriberto Hernandez, Jaden Hill, Juan Mejia, PJ Poulin, and Ryan Ritter.

A complete list can be found below:

Atlanta Braves (1): Tyler Kinley

Athletics (1): Jeffrey Springs

Baltimore Orioles (1): Leody Taveras

Boston Red Sox (2): Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Justin Slaten

Cincinnati Reds (1): Jose Trevino

Colorado Rockies (12): Zach Agnos, Jordan Beck, Chase Dollander, Brenton Doyle, Jaden Hill, Ryan Feltner, Hunter Goodman, Kyle Karros, Juan Mejia, Ryan Ritter, Antonio Senzatela, Ezequiel Tovar

Kansas City Royals (2): Isaac Collins, Cole Ragans

Miami Marlins (4): Peter Fairbanks, Heriberto Hernandez, John King, Tyler Phillips

Minnesota Twins (1): Zak Kent

Philadelphia Phillies (1): Dylan Moore

San Diego Padres (1): Germán Márquez

St. Louis Cardinals (1): Yohel Pozo

Tampa Bay Rays (1): Nick Martinez

Texas Rangers (1): Jacob Latz

Washington Nationals (1): PJ Poulin

ABOUT THE SPOKANE INDIANS

The Spokane Indians are the High-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies located in Spokane Valley, Wash. The Indians have played at Avista Stadium, home to the MultiCare Kids Bench Seat, since 1958 and have been a proud member of the Spokane community since 1903. Parking at all Spokane Indians games is FREE. The Spokane Indians Front Office and Team Store are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.