The Fayetteville Woodpeckers announced their 2026 Opening Day roster on Wednesday. The team will be managed by Carlos Lugo. Steve Serratore is the hitting coach, and James Wiseman is the pitching coach.
Fayetteville will feature the top two prospects in the Astros farm system in franchise history with outfielder Kevin Alvarez and infielder Xavier Neyens. The team will have 15 pitchers, three catchers, six infielders, and six outfielders.
The Woodpeckers will have an exhibition game at Segra Stadium against the Asheville Tourists (High-A, Astros) on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 6:35 pm. Gates open at 5:30 pm. Fayetteville kicks off the 2026 season on Friday, April 3, 2026, against the Wilson Warbirds at 7:05 pm.
Pitchers:
| Luis Aguilar |
| Jhoster Baez |
| Jagger Beck |
| Jesus Carrera |
| Curtis Hebert |
| Kellan Oakes |
| Gabel Pentecost |
| Javier Perez |
| Nick Potter |
| Leomar Rosario |
| Jose Serrano |
| Aubrey Smith |
| Ryan Verdugo |
| Charlie Weber |
| Jackson Wells |
Catchers:
| Arturo Flores |
| Keduar Trujillo |
| Yosweld Vasquez |
Infielders:
| Camilo Diaz |
| Brandon Forrester |
| Nick Monistere |
| Xavier Neyens |
| German Ramirez |
| Hector Salas |
Outfielders:
| Kevin Alvarez |
| Kenni Gomez |
| Anthony Huezo |
| Nehomar Ochoa Jr. |
| Juan Sierra |
| Josh Wakefield |
