Tulsa Drillers Unveil 2026 Roster Featuring Top Prospects

The Tulsa Drillers, the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, have officially announced their preliminary roster for the 2026 season. This exciting lineup comes just two days before the Drillers kick off their campaign against the San Antonio Missions, a team affiliated with the San Diego Padres.

Leading the charge are top prospects Josue De Paula and Zyhir Hope, who are poised to join the speedy Kendall George in the outfield. All three players, each just 21 years old, were non-roster invitees during spring training and made significant impressions, with Hope participating in 22 games, De Paula in 15, and George in 13.

De Paula and Hope both made their way to Tulsa at the end of the 2025 regular season, contributing to the Drillers’ playoff efforts. Their talents have not gone unnoticed, as both players have been featured on various top-100 prospect lists for the upcoming season. According to a consensus from outlets including Baseball America and MLB Pipeline, De Paula holds an average rank of 18.5, while Hope is positioned at 37.5.

Adding to the Drillers’ pitching depth is left-hander Adam Serwinowski, who was acquired from the Reds in a three-team trade last July. Serwinowski had a brief stint in Double-A at the end of last season, where he allowed five runs (three earned) over three innings in a start. During his time in High-A, he posted a 3.89 ERA, striking out 136 batters while walking 53 across 108 2/3 innings, showcasing a solid 28.7-percent strikeout rate. He will celebrate his 22nd birthday this June.

The Drillers are set to take the field on Thursday night, marking the start of what promises to be an exciting season ahead.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.