Diamondbacks prospect Kayson Cunningham named to NL Futures Game roster

Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Kayson Cunningham is part of the National League Futures Game roster.

The 2025 first-round pick (No. 18 overall) is the only player in the D-backs farm system to earn a spot and is the 73rd-ranked prospect by MLB Pipeline.

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Cunningham appeared in 43 games for the Single-A Visalia Rawhide to start 2026 before getting called up to the High-A Hillsboro Hops in June.

In 16 games for the Hops, the 20-year-old shortstop born in Tucson is slashing .226/.286/.339 with a .624 OPS. He’s registered 14 hits (one home run), nine RBIs, four stolen bases and six walks to 14 strikeouts.

With Visalia, Cunningham hit .381 with a .977 OPS.

Who else made the NL Futures Game roster?

A look at the National League Futures Game roster:

Pitchers

– Cam Caminiti (Atlanta)
– Liam Doyle (St. Louis)
– Seth Hernandez (Pittsburgh)
– Kash Mayfield (San Diego)
– Karson Milbrandt (Miami)
– Mason McGwire (Chicago)
– Wen-Hui Pan (Philadelphia)
– Miguel Sime Jr. (Washington)
– Gage Wood (Philadelphia)

Catchers

– Alfredo Duno (Cincinnati)
– Rainiel Rodriguez (St. Louis)
– Ethan Salas (San Diego)

Infielders

– Ryan Clifford (New York)
– Charlie Condon (Colorado)
– Kayson Cunningham (Arizona)
– Gavin Kilen (San Francisco)
– Jesus Made (Milwaukee)
– Luis Pena (Milwaukee)
– Eli Willits (Washington)

Outfielders

– Roldy Britto (Colorado)
– Josue De Paula (Los Angeles)
– Edward Florentino (Pittsburgh)
– Josiah Hartshorn (Chicago)
– Dakota Jordan (San Francisco)
– Mike Sirota (Los Angeles)

When is the MLB Futures Game?

The game is slated for July 12 (Sunday) at 9 a.m. MST.

The MLB All-Star Game is two days later on July 14 (Tuesday) at 5 p.m. MST.

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