Nick Piecoro

Players who serve long suspensions or endure long rehabs can choose to get better or fall behind. Jose Cabrera chose the former and looks ready to emerge this year.

Jordan Lawlar doesn’t have a clear path to the majors. The Diamondbacks might need to improvise to get their top prospect in the show.

After missing 2024 with a left knee injury, Pedro Catuy turned heads with his performance in the Panamanian League this winter.

A shoulder injury prevented Wisconsin prep shortstop JD Dix from playing his best. The D-backs hope a new routine has him positioned for success in pro ball.

Demetrio Crisantes suffered two major injuries in high school, but now that he’s healthy, he’s showing what he can do. The best may be yet to come.

Following a series of surgeries the last three years, outfielder Andrew Pintar was making up for lost time at High-A Hillsboro.

After struggling at Low-A as an 18-year-old last year, Cristofer Torin had zeroed in his plate approach in a repeat of Visalia.

Versatility helped Blaze Alexander secure a roster spot, but his work refining his hit tool the past few seasons made it all possible.

The D-backs’ top prospect made his MLB debut last fall. Now the focus for Jordan Lawlar will be regular play, whether in Arizona or at Triple-A.

A two-way star at Clemson, Caden Grice knows his future is likely on the mound. But he would always regret not at least trying to hit too in pro ball.