The Omaha Storm Chasers unveiled their Opening Day roster ahead of Friday’s season opener against the Indianapolis Indians. The roster includes former first-round pick Nick Pratto and infielder Maikel Garcia, rated by many evaluators as among the top hitters in the Royals’ farm system. Former first-round pick Nick Loftin also makes the roster, with Venezuelan Winter League MVP Freddy Fermin on the team as a catcher.
Royals fans may remember outfielder Dairon Blanco who was up briefly up with the team last year. He will be joined in the outfield by Tucker Bradley, who enjoyed a terrific season last year at Northwest Arkansas, and Tyler Gentry, one of the top hitting prospects in the system.