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The Atlanta Braves announced today the Gwinnett Stripers’ roster to open the 2026 International League season.
Gwinnett Stripers Opening Night Roster (*=Braves 40-Man Roster):
first light on opening night pic.twitter.com/o5z90CJyET
— Gwinnett Stripers (@GoStripers) March 27, 2026
RH Pitchers (13): Lucas Braun, Carlos Carrasco, Javy Guerra, Ian Hamilton, Eliezer Hernández, James Karinchak, Anthony Molina, Rolddy Muñoz*, Anderson Pilar, Austin Pope, JR Ritchie, Tayler Scott, Hunter Stratton*
LH Pitchers (2): Dylan Dodd*, Hayden Harris*
Catchers (3): Jair Camargo, Sandy León, Chadwick Tromp
Infielders (6): Nacho Alvarez Jr.*, Jim Jarvis, Aaron Schunk, Rowdy Tellez, Luke Waddell, Luke Williams
Outfielders (4): José Azocar, Ben Gamel, Brewer Hicklen, DaShawn Keirsey Jr.
The 28-player roster is headlined by four members of the Braves’ Top 30 Prospects List according to MLB.com: pitchers JR Ritchie (2, also ranked No. 90 on the Top 100 Prospects List), Lucas Braun (9), Rolddy Muñoz (18), and Hayden Harris (22). All four pitched for the Stripers last season, with Ritchie earning the club’s “Most Outstanding Pitcher” award and Harris receiving the “Most Outstanding Reliever” award.
The wait is over… see you back home tomorrow pic.twitter.com/dr168rh7UI
— Gwinnett Stripers (@GoStripers) March 26, 2026
Ritchie, Braun, Muñoz, and Harris are four of 13 returnees from Gwinnett’s 2025 roster. That group includes infielder Luke Waddell, winner of the Stripers’ “Fan Favorite Player” award each of the last two seasons, plus pitchers Carlos Carrasco, Dylan Dodd, Anderson Pilar, and Hunter Stratton, catcher Sandy León, and infielders Nacho Alvarez Jr., Jim Jarvis, and Luke Williams. Catcher Chadwick Tromp, a member of the Stripers from 2021-24, also rejoins the club.
Twenty-three of the 28 players have previous Major League experience, led by Carrasco (14.039 service time), León (8.159 service time), infielder Rowdy Tellez (6.169 service time), and outfielder Ben Gamel (6.152 service time).
Five players – Alvarez Jr., Dodd, Harris, Muñoz, and Stratton – are currently members of the Braves’ 40-man roster.
The 39-year-old Carrasco is Gwinnett’s oldest player, while 22-year-olds Alvarez Jr. and Ritchie are the Stripers’ youngest players. None of the 28 players are making their Triple-A debuts.
bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bumbumbumbum BUNNUH BUNNUH BUNNUH… pic.twitter.com/1sQ7KPd8zP
— Gwinnett Stripers (@GoStripers) March 24, 2026
The roster features two Georgia natives in Harris (Augusta) and infielder Aaron Schunk (Atlanta). Both played collegiately in the Peach State, with Harris pitching at Georgia Southern University and Schunk playing at the University of Georgia. Waddell, a native of Loveland, Ohio, is a Georgia Tech alum.
The Stripers are led by manager Kanekoa Texeira (3rd season), hitting coach Dan DeMent (3rd season), pitching coach Lance Carter (1st season), assistant pitching coach Tyler Dalton (1st season), coach Rubén Gotay (1st season), coach Angel Flores (1st season), athletic trainers Greg Harrel (2nd season) and Angel Flores (1st season), and strength and conditioning coach Tyler Enns (4th season).
A new era of Stripers baseball begins on Friday. Trust us, you won't want to miss this.
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— Gwinnett Stripers (@GoStripers) March 24, 2026
The Stripers host Opening Night at Gwinnett Field on Friday, March 27 with a 7:05 p.m. game vs. the Memphis Redbirds. For tickets and more information, visit GoStripers.com. Listen to all Stripers games on MyCountry993.com or watch on Bally Sports Live.
WE PLAY BASEBALL THIS WEEK ‼️
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🎟️: https://t.co/8f91E56aX7 pic.twitter.com/gxpxQAuuaY— Gwinnett Stripers (@GoStripers) March 23, 2026
The Gwinnett Stripers are the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. For tickets, team information, merchandise, and more, visit GoStripers.com. Follow the Stripers on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok at GoStripers.
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