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Grant Rogers Named Buffalo Bisons' 2026 Opening Day Starter

3/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Grant Rogers will be the Buffalo Bisons' Opening Day starter for 2026 against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
Rogers is a 24-year-old right-hander and was an 11th-round pick in 2023.
In 2025, he posted 3.47 ERA over 150.1 innings with 115 strikeouts in 12 quality starts.
Spring Training was mixed, with seven earned runs allowed in 7.1 innings.
His Triple-A performance could lead to a call-up later in the season.

History

Historical Context

The Buffalo Bisons, originally established in 1886, transitioned from the National League to minor league baseball by 1886. After several relocations, the current franchise was launched in 1979 by Robert E. Rich Jr. The Bisons have since become a vital part of player development, exemplified by Grant Rogers, who posted a 3.47 ERA in 2025, highlighting the ongoing significance of minor league baseball.

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Story summary

Grant Rogers will be the Buffalo Bisons' Opening Day starter for 2026 against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
Rogers is a 24-year-old right-hander and was an 11th-round pick in 2023.
In 2025, he posted 3.47 ERA over 150.1 innings with 115 strikeouts in 12 quality starts.
Spring Training was mixed, with seven earned runs allowed in 7.1 innings.
His Triple-A performance could lead to a call-up later in the season.

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