Get to know the D-backs’ 2018 Opening Day roster

Mar 29, 2018, 1:24 PM | Updated: 3:04 pm

BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN

ArizonaSports.com lead editor

Arizona Diamondbacks' Nick Ahmed fields a ground-out hit by Chicago Cubs' Albert Almora Jr. during the third inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 15, 2018, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Alex Avila makes a diving catch on a foul ball hit by Cincinnati Reds' Dilson Herrera during the second inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Brad Boxberger, RHP

Acquired in a November 2017 trade for minor league pitcher Curtis Taylor, Boxberger joined Archie Bradley and free agent signing Yoshi Hirano in the audition to become Arizona's closer. The 29-year-old won the job and has the best resume among the three with a 2015 MLB All-Star Game appearance in which he led the AL in saves. Over the last two years with the Tampa Bay Rays, however, he's only made 57 combined appearances due to injuries. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Archie Bradley celebrates his two-run triple against the Colorado Rockies during the seventh inning of the National League wild-card playoff baseball game, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Andrew Chafin throws during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Wednesday, July 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Patrick Corbin reacts on the mound after giving up a home run to San Diego Padres' Austin Hedges during the second inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Jorge De La Rosa (29) throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Daniel Descalso, right, scores on an RBI-double by Nick Ahmed as Chicago Cubs catcher Victor Carotin waits for the throw during the third inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 15, 2018, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Jarrod Dyson breaks his bat on a pitch during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, March 8, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Godley throws a pitch to a San Diego Padres batter during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt strikes out during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Thursday, March 8, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke throws to a Cincinnati Reds batter during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Scottsdale, Ariz., Wednesday, March 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Yoshihisa Hirano works against the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Jake Lamb reacts after a strike during the third inning of the team's spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Tempe, Ariz., Tuesday, March 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Boston Red Sox shortstop Deven Marrero, right, completes a double play after forcing Toronto Blue Jays' Anthony Alford (30) out a second base in the third inning of a spring baseball exhibition game, Monday, March 12, 2018, in Dunedin, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Ketel Marte throws out Cincinnati Reds' Alex Blandino at first during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game in Scottsdale, Ariz., Wednesday, March 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor (3) scores on an RBI ground out by Cody Bellinger as Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Jeff Mathis waits for the throw during the first inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher T.J. McFarland, right, greets catcher Jeff Mathis after a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, July 24, 2017, in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks won 10-2. (AP Photo/Matt York)

John Ryan Murphy, C
Arizona dealt a minor league arm, Gabriel Moya, to the Tigers for Murphy last July. The 26-year-old Murphy appeared in just five games for the D-backs but for Triple-A Reno hit .284 in 19 games. Murphy made the Opening Day roster after the team cut veteran catcher/outfielder Chris Herrmann.
(AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Chris Owings tosses out hats before a spring baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Ariz., Sunday, March 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder David Peralta catches a fly ball hit by Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto during the third inning of a spring training baseball game in Scottsdale, Ariz., Wednesday, March 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Arizona Diamondbacks' A.J. Pollock, left, is tagged out stealing by Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story during the second inning of a spring baseball game in Scottsdale, Ariz., Sunday, March 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Robbie Ray walks off the field, after pitching two scoreless innings against the Cincinnati Reds, during the third inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Fernando Salas, RHP
Earning his way onto the roster after signing a minor league deal for spring, Salas allowed one run in 10.0 innings this spring. Salas posted a 5.22 ERA playing for the Angels and Mets in 2017. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Taijuan Walker works against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a spring training baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

They’re ready to build on a 2017 NLDS run.

The Arizona Diamondbacks finalized their 2018 Opening Day roster on Thursday with a season opener against the Colorado Rockies on deck.

Of notable missing players from the 25-man roster, starting outfielder Steven Souza Jr. and reliever Randall Delgado begin the regular season on the 10-day disabled list. They join starting pitcher Shelby Miller on the disabled list, though he is on the 60-day DL.

The active roster includes 12 relief pitchers, three catchers, six infielders and four outfielders. Returning players who were on the D-backs a year ago make up 19 of the 25 spots.

Here’s a look at the list of the players by position group with details on each player available in the gallery above.

Infielders: 1B Paul Goldschmidt, 2B Ketel Marte, SS Nick Ahmed, 3B Jake Lamb, INF/OF Daniel Descalso, 3B Deven Marrero

Outfielders: CF A.J. Pollock, LF David Peralta, RF Jarrod Dyson, INF/OF Chris Owings

Starting pitchers: LHP Patrick Corbin (Opening Day starter), LHP Robbie Ray, RHP Zack Greinke, RHP Zack Godley, RHP Taijuan Walker

Catchers: Alex Avila, Jeff Mathis, John Ryan Murphy

Relief pitchers: RHP Brad Boxberger (closer), RHP Archie Bradley, RHP Andrew Chafin, LHP Jorge De La Rosa, RHP Yoshihisa Hirano, LHP T.J. McFarland, RHP Fernando Salas

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