Nick Castellanos (R) RF 9. 9. Jorge Polanco (S) SS Teoscar Hernandez (R) RF 3. Leury Garcia (S) LF Chris Taylor (R) LF Elvis Andrus (R) SS, 1. 6. 5. 1B Bobby Dalbec8. 4. C.J. More >Mariners Leody Taveras (S) CF Maikel Franco (R) 3B 6. Rougned Odor (L) 2B Will Smith (R) C, Angels (Andrew Heaney) at Athletics (Frankie Montas), 10:10 ET (ESPN), 1. 7. Last season's lineup data from Baseball Reference, projected rosters from FanGraphs and a healthy amount of speculation about where remaining free agents will sign went into compiling each team's. 1. 8. Jason Heyward (L) RF Jose Trevino (R) C, 1. Bo Bichette, R, SS 3. 5. Padres at D-backs (9:40 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 9. The pitching staff is scary, too, with Jonathan Lester leading the way on Opening Day -- and Yu Darvish's debut soon to follow. Braves (Mike Soroka) at Mets (Jacob deGrom), 4:10 ET (ESPN), 1. 2. Feb 23, 2023. Oh, and Cy Young winner Max Scherzer will be on the mound. 1. With a stacked lineup and pitching staff, the Bronx Bombers enter the regular season looking like a major World Series contender. 9. J.D. Isiah Kiner-Falefa (R) SS There's no way to spin that other than a significant step backward for the offense, though they do still have reigning NL Rookie of the Year Jonathan India, rising catcher Tyler Stephenson and the ageless Joey Votto. 6. 5. Tyler O'Neill (R) LF At the same time, Brandon Crawford and Brandon Belt are both coming off career years that could be tough to duplicate, while Buster Posey has been replaced by rookie Joey Bart. 3. Paul Goldschmidt (R) 1B 2. Toronto also added another left-handed bat to the right-handed heavy roster. 3. Martinez5. Mookie Betts (R) RF 8. Ryan McBroom (R) 1B Name the Mets' 2012 Opening Day lineup The only hint you're getting on Sporcle is the position that each player in the lineup played to start that game under then-manager Terry Collins.. Jed Lowrie (S) 2B The 1-2-3-4 of George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Teoscar Hernandez and Bo Bichette stacks up to any offensive core in baseball, and they added another 30-homer bat when they acquired Matt Chapman from the Oakland Athletics. 4. 8. Cody Bellinger (L) CF 4. 5. Adam Haseley (L) CF 9. 7. Miguel Rojas (R) SS 3B Austin Riley5. 9. Taylor was a. 4. Max Kepler (L) RF Javier Baez (R) SS CF Adam Duvall8. So get ready for two full days of baseball with this guide to all 15 season-opening matchups on Thursday and Friday, listed in order of start time (all times ET). 5. Eloy Jimenez (R) LF Journeyman Brandon Dixon is a player to watch this spring. Martinez when the Sox open their AL East title defense. 8. That said, this is still largely the same group that finished 30th in runs scored and 28th in team OPS a year ago. 5. In other action, an Apple TV+ doubleheader will combine Max Scherzer's Mets debut against his former team, the Nationals, with another Angels-Astros tilt from Anaheim. Realmuto3B Alec BohmDH Darick HallRF Nick CastellanosCF Brandon Marsh2B Bryson StottSP Aaron Nola, DH Carlos SantanaCF Bryan ReynoldsLF Andrew McCutchen1B Ji-Man Choi3B Ke'Bryan HayesSS Oneil CruzRF Jack Suwinski2B Rodolfo CastroC Austin HedgesSP Rich Hill, 2B Ha-Seong KimRF Juan Soto3B Manny MachadoSS Xander Bogaerts1B Jake CronenworthDH Nelson CruzLF Matt CarpenterC Austin NolaCF Trent GrishamSP Yu Darvish, 2B Thairo EstradaCF Mike YastrzemskiRF Mitch HanigerDH Joc Pederson1B J.D. Matt Olson (L) 1B Tom Murphy (R) C The Nos. Adam Frazier, Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suarez were added via trade to plug three significant roster holes, while a return to health for 2020 AL Rookie of the Year Kyle Lewis will provide a significant in-house addition. Davis and Wilmer Flores capable of handling both corner infield spots, don't be surprised if prospect Casey Schmitt gets a long look as the potential everyday third baseman this spring. Third base remains a major question mark for the Tigers after Jeimer Candelario was non-tendered at the start of the offseason. Yuli Gurriel (R) 1B 2B Gavin Lux, Bench: C Austin Barnes, IF Hanser Alberto, IF/OF Edwin Rios, OF Kevin Pillar. Miguel Sano (R) 1B Wilmer Flores (R) 3B Martin Maldonado (R) C, 1. 8. 9. 4. Matt Olson (L) 1B 4. 6. Anthony Rizzo (L) 1B Davis (R) LF Yu Darvish (R) P, 1. League: Friday March 3rd, 2023 . Josh Reddick (L) RF David Dahl (L) LF 3. Matt Chapman (R) 3B Jose Martinez (R) DH 9. Outside of the players listed above, catcher Francisco Mejia, infielders Jonathan Aranda and Taylor Walls and outfielders Vidal Brujn and Josh Lowe are also candidates for a starting role. 5. 9. 5. Francisco Mejia (S) C . Aaron Judge (R) RF Get the Draft Kit in your inbox completely free here. 9. Anthony Rizzo (L) 1B 6. 3. 2. Lineups are ranked based on star power, lack of holes, depth and recent production, with each team's projected Opening Day lineup used as the baseline for these rankings. Manuel Margot (R) LF 8. 7. More >Cardinals Top prospect Lewis Brinson should be in the lineup from Game 1, and more could follow. Billy Hamilton's speed and defensive skills are always exciting to watch, but if he struggles to get on base, he could give way to Jose Peraza at the leadoff spot. 9. 7. More >Blue Jays Carlos Santana will be making his debut, Rhys Hoskins will be starting his first full big league season, Aaron Nola will get the ball looking to make the leap to ace status, and Jacob Arrieta's first start will be on the horizon. 6. Even the bench looks more or less settled with Gabriel Arias and Tyler Freeman filling utility roles and Will Brennan or Will Benson serving as the fourth outfielder. 5. Slugger Paul Goldschmidt is still the D-backs player to watch while he vies for his first ever NL MVP Award. 9. 7. Played: 17,730. 3. Victor Reyes (S) RF 3. Lineups are ranked based on star power, lack of holes, depth and recent production, with each team's projected Opening Day lineup used as the baseline for these rankings. MLB - 2022 Opening Day Lineups Quiz - By deej Popular Quizzes Today 1 Find the US States - No Outlines Minefield 2 Find the Countries of Europe - No Outlines Minefield 3 Countries of the World 4 Erase the USA (No Outlines) Sports Baseball QUIZ LAB SUBMISSION Random Sports or Baseball Quiz MLB - 2022 Opening Day Lineups Chris Taylor will provide depth at both positions, but he could be relegated to a utility role if more than one of those up-and-comers seizes the opportunity. Hunter Renfroe (R) RF 6. Mookie Betts (R) RF 5. Yuli Gurriel will start the season on the DL, but Houston has plenty of depth. He'll face new Twins shortstop Carlos Correa, after the team added the headliner of the 2022 free-agent class on a three-year deal worth $105.2 million.Note to know: MLB Pipeline's No. The Athletics ranked last in the majors in batting average (.216) and OPS (.627) last season and finished 29th in runs (568). Amed Rosario (R) SS, Tigers (Matthew Boyd) at Reds (Sonny Gray), 6:10 ET, 1. 2. 2B Trevor Story7. Rating: 4.00. featured. Jose Ramirez (S) 3B 5. 6. Do You Know EVERY 2021 MLB Starting Lineup? 5. 2. 5. 7. New first baseman Yonder Alonso will also be making his Indians debut. Dylan Carlson (S) CF Daniel Vogelbach (L) DH Marlins at Giants (4:35 p.m. The Nats will be missing one key lineup piece on Opening Day with Daniel Murphy recovering from offseason knee surgery, but they have plenty of star power to make up for it. Who is going to play second base? Fantasy baseball: Which prospects have fantasy value in 2023? 2. 7. Jose Iglesias (R) SS Isiah Kiner-Falefa (R) 3B, Twins (Jose Berrios) at White Sox (Lucas Giolito), 8:10 ET, 1. 6. 7. Then it dawns on you that players your age are considered "grizzled veterans." Guillermo Heredia (R) RF Anthony Rendon (R) 3B Adding perennial 20/20 threat Trevor Story to a lineup that already featured Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts and J.D. Cron (R) 1B Yadier Molina (R) C Stats courtesy of Baseball Reference unless otherwise noted. Robinson Cano (L) 2B Mike Brosseau (R) 2B 7. Shed Long Jr. (L) 2B 8. 7. Matt Davidson (R) DH Andrew McCutchen (R) LF Dodgers at Rockies (4:10 p.m. 2. Even with Marcus Semien and his 133 OPS+ and 45 home runs now playing for the Texas Rangers, the Toronto Blue Jays still have a stacked lineup. Bryan Reynolds (S) LF Not sure who is starting for your team? 3. JaCoby Jones (R) CF, 1. After falling one win short in a thrilling World Series, the Dodgers have sky-high expectations for 2018. Miguel Sano (R) 1B Trevor Story (R) SS 4.33. Harold Ramirez (R) RF 7. Cavan Biggio (L) 3B 5. Evan White (R) 1B Yordan Alvarez (L) DH 5. 8. Luis Arraez (L) LF 7. 8. Yankee Stadium on Opening Day (even if it won't be full). Expect an even split in playing time behind the plate between rookie Logan O'Hoppe and veteran Max Stassi to start the year, though O'Hoppe will be given every opportunity to seize a larger role as the catcher of the future. Matt Adams (L) DH 8. 7. Garrett Hampson (R) CF 2. Bryan Reynolds (S) LF 6. Austin Slater (R) LF 4. Clayton Kershaw (L) P, 1. Pirates at Cardinals (4:15 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. Marcell Ozuna (R) LF Franmil Reyes (R) DH After an offseason of twists and turns, Carlos Correa found his way back to the Twins on a six-year deal. 3. DH Max Muncy5. MLB Players who have won both MVP and ROY. Someone has to be the odd man out on the infield, and Donaldson struggled mightily in 2022. 9. The D-backs locked up star Ketel Marte with a five-year, $76 million extension, and they have some promising young MLB pieces to build around him in Daulton Varsho, Josh Rojas, Pavin Smith and Seth Beer. find out how many players you know in this 2021 MLB Opening Day quiz!Quiz: https://www.sporcle.com/games/baileywaltke/2021-mlb-starting-lineups-quiz-11120-update-12nd Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHrrZHUzYpFYQv5Yh7JePfA------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TWITTER: https://twitter.com/GiraffeNeckMarcINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/GiraffeNeckMarcTWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/GiraffeNeckMarcDiscord: https://discord.gg/rNRwa3Y------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Business Email: giraffeneckgaming@gmail.com Bringing back Eddie Rosario and signing Alex Dickerson will help bridge the gap in the outfield until Ronald Acuna Jr. returns to the lineup, and midseason acquisition Adam Duvall is also back for another year. Willi Castro (S) SS SP matchup: Sandy Alcantara (MIA) vs. Logan Webb (SF) After emerging as San Franciscos ace last year, Webb will make his first career Opening Day start as the youngest member of the Giants veteran rotation.See this new face: Miami added two power-hitting outfielders in Jorge Soler and Avisal Garca to the middle of its lineup this offseason.Note to know: Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford and first baseman Brandon Belt will both make their 11th Opening Day starts for San Francisco. Teoscar Hernndez, R, RF 5. Didi Gregorius (L) SS 5. The Pirates used burly slugger Dan Vogelbach in the leadoff spot on Opening Day last season, so don't be surprised if veteran Carlos Santana gets the nod this year with his career .359 on-base percentage and. 7. The 2022 MLB season is upon us, and the schedule is packed with juicy season-opening matchups over the first two days. Verdugo hit .289/.351/.426 for a 106 OPS+ with 47 extra-base hits in his first full season in the majors, while Dalbec posted a 1.053 OPS with 14 home runs and 38 RBI in 48 games over the final two months of the 2021 season. Mike Moustakas (L) 2B Francisco Cervelli (R) C 6. 6. 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Jason Heyward (L) RF 3. 3. Mike Moustakas (L) 3B The Brewers ranked 12th in runs scored and 20th in OPS last year, and their postseason hopes were quickly dashed when they were shut out twice by the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS. Dylan Bundy gets the nod on Opening Day for the first time in his career, and Colby Rasmus, a career .252/.318/.463 hitter versus righties, should add to an already potent Orioles lineup. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., R, 1B 4. 5. 2. SP matchup: Nathan Eovaldi (BOS) vs. Gerrit Cole (NYY) -- It's a rematch of the 2021 AL Wild Card Game, when Eovaldi outpitched Cole, and both pitchers are also making their third straight Opening Day starts for their clubs.See this new face: Trevor Story, who had 24 home runs and 20 stolen bases for the Rockies in 2021, will get his welcome to the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry as Boston's new second baseman. The speedster led the Majors with 47 stolen bases in 2021 while hitting .310.Note to know: The Mets rank first all-time in winning percentage (.650) in the first game of the season, including victories in 39 of the past 52 openers. 7. If Jeff McNeil can bounce back, Robinson Cano can prove he has something left in the tank and Brandon Nimmo can stay healthy, this could be an elite offensive group. The Los Angeles Dodgers found a built-in replacement for Corey Seager when they acquired Trea Turner from the Washington Nationals last summer, and then they went out and signed Freddie Freeman in free agency to provide another superstar presence in the lineup. The addition of Brandon Belt on a one-year, $9.3 million deal will allow the Blue Jays to platoon Alejandro Kirk and Danny Jansen behind the plate while still potentially getting both guys into the lineup at least a few times a week. Nolan Arenado (R) 3B Trayce Thompson was a great bargain-bin find last year, but his, The Marlins shook things up by acquiring Luis Arraez in a trade with the Twins and then. Gregory Polanco (L) RF This still looks like an average-at-best offense, though, and they don't have the pitching to pick up the slack. 2022-23 MLB Opening Day Lineups Quiz - By brettberenson Popular Quizzes Today 1 Find the US States - No Outlines Minefield 2 Erase the USA (No Outlines) 3 Find the Countries of Europe - No Outlines Minefield 4 Countries of the World Sports Baseball QUIZ LAB SUBMISSION Random Sports or Baseball Quiz 2022-23 MLB Opening Day Lineups Paul DeJong (R) SS 4. On Tuesday in South Korea, the KBO launched the beginning of their 2020 season, with a full slate of games among the 10-team league. 2B Josh Harrison, Bench: C Reese McGuire, 1B/OF Andrew Vaughn, IF/OF Leury Garcia, OF Micker Adolfo, OF Adam Engel. Austin Nola (R) C 2. Mets at Nationals (7:05 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >, SP matchup: Tylor Megill (NYM) vs. Patrick Corbin (WSH) -- Thanks to late spring injuries to Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer, new Mets manager Buck Showalter had to go to Plan C for Opening Day.See this new face: Free agent addition Starling Marte is expected to man right field for the Mets. 5. RF Eddie Rosario2. 3B Yoan Moncada5. You can find every team's early season attendance plan here. 5. 7. 3. They responded by signing Andrew McCutchen to serve as the primary DH and acquiring Hunter Renfroe to replace Avisail Garcia in right field. It's the rest of their lineup that keeps them from climbing any higher in these rankings. CronDH Charlie Blackmon2B Brendan RodgersRF Randal GrichukC Elias DazSS Ezequiel Tovar (R)SP Kyle Freeland, CF Riley Greene1B Spencer TorkelsonRF Austin MeadowsSS Javier BezC Eric HaaseDH Miguel Cabrera2B Jonathan Schoop3B Nick MatonLF Akil BaddooSP Eduardo Rodriguez, 2B Jose AltuveSS Jeremy PeaLF Yordan Alvarez1B Jos Abreu3B Alex BregmanRF Kyle TuckerDH Michael BrantleyCF Chas McCormickC Martn MaldonadoSP Framber Valdez, DH MJ MelendezSS Bobby Witt Jr.C Salvador Perez1B Vinnie PasquantinoRF Edward OlivaresLF Kyle Isbel3B Hunter DozierCF Drew Waters (R)2B Nicky LopezSP Zack Greinke, LF Taylor WardCF Mike TroutDH Shohei Ohtani3B Anthony Rendon2B Brandon Drury1B Jared WalshRF Hunter RenfroeSS Gio UrshelaC Logan O'Hoppe (R)SP Shohei Ohtani, RF Mookie BettsDH J.D. SP matchup: Corbin Burnes (MIL) vs. Kyle Hendricks (CHC) -- The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner takes the mound for the Brewers in his first Opening Day start after leading the Majors with a 2.43 ERA in 2021.See this new face: Seiya Suzuki will be making his MLB debut for Chicago after the 27-year-old outfielder slugged 38 home runs for Japan's Hiroshima Carp in 2021.Note to know: Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will make his sixth consecutive Opening Day start behind the plate, matching Jody Davis for the most in franchise history since Gabby Hartnett did it seven consecutive years from 1930-36. Martin Maldonado (R) C, Giants (Jeff Samardzija) at Dodgers (Ross Stripling), 9:40 ET, 1. Thursday, April 1(All times U.S./Eastern). Miguel Cabrera (R) DH As at Phillies (3:05 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. All Rights Reserved. 4. Gleyber Torres (R) SS Jaylin Davis (R) RF Behind those longtime stars, the Tigers will also have high expectations for players like Nicholas Castellanos in 2018. 1 prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline, to make his highly anticipated MLB debut.Note to know: After trading Jordan Luplow to Arizona, the Guardians will start a different center fielder on Opening Day for the 10th consecutive season. RF Teoscar Hernandez4. More >Marlins Austin Meadows (L) LF This team remains a potential landing spot for some of the top names still available in free agency, given their ability to offer up more playing time than most contending teams. The Nats will be missing one key lineup piece on Opening Day with Daniel Murphy recovering from offseason knee surgery, but they have plenty of star power to make up for it. More >RangersCole Hamels is no stranger to Opening Day starts, as he'll be making the fourth of his career and second with Texas, but the Rangers' closer situation will be one to monitor. 4. As MLB starts, sign up to play ESPN fantasy baseball here and get ready for Opening Day with predictions and Jeff Passan's 20 biggest questions heading into the season. ET)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 7. Avisail Garcia (R) RF More >Orioles 4. Dylan Moore (R) 2B 3. Yoshi Tsutsugo (L) 1B 6. They're especially stacked at the top of their order -- Charlie Blackmon, DJ LeMahieu and Nolan Arenado are a fearsome troika. Aaron Nola (R) P, 1. Baseball is back. 2. Jeimer Candelario (S) 3B 2. What is the opening. Colin Moran (L) 3B Expect at least a few more buy-low moves between now and Opening Day. Marcus Semien (R) 2B 8. 9. 3. Garrett Cooper (R) DH 8. Manager Rick Renteria has yet to name his closer, but Nate Jones is the early favorite for the job. Brandon Woodruff (L) P, 1. 8. 9. 3. Rio Ruiz (L) 3B Mike Zunino (R) C Andrelton Simmons (R) SS After a busy offseason of roster shuffling, it's worth taking an updated look at how all 30 lineups stack up heading into the 2022 season. Nick Solak (R) 2B 7. Michael Chavis (R) 1B Plus see the top players at each position, complete with winning projections. 2. 9. Twins. Brewers at Cubs (2:20 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. Christin Stewart (L) LF Wilmer Flores (R) DH Robinson Chirinos (R) C Hunter Dozier (R) 3B Austin Barnes (R) C 9. With Cesar Hernandez, Juan Soto, Nelson Cruz and Josh Bell penciled into the first four spots in the batting order, the Nationals are going to score runs. David Dahl (L) CF One of McClure's top MLB DFS picks for MLB Opening Day is Royals SS/3B Bobby Witt Jr. at $2,300 on DraftKings and $2,400 on FanDuel. Raimel Tapia (L) LF Ji Hwan Bae is also an option at second base, while Connor Joe, Cal Mitchell, Travis Swaggerty, Tucupita Marcano and Ryan Vilade will all get a long look in the outfield. 4. Here's how WBC offenses stack up with MLB's best, Las Vegas prepared to give A's 'better opportunity', Female minor league manager shadows Lovullo, Paxton (hamstring) unlikely for start of season, Jays' Guerrero to miss WBC with inflamed knee, Rangers, LHP Smith agree to 1-year, $1.5M deal, 7 Cubs combine for 1st spring no-no since 2017, Scherzer tries to test pitch clock limits, gets balk. 8. Dansby Swanson (R) SS Joc Pederson (L) LF Joc Pederson (L) DH Freddie Freeman (L) 1B 7. March, 3. 2B Ozzie Albies3. With the bulk of the offseason's free-agency and trade moves in the rearview, it's the perfect time for another version of our Opening Day lineup predictions. Note: Names in bold indicate projected acquisitions. Kole Calhoun (L) RF Dexter Fowler (S) RF Bryce Harper, Anthony Rendon, Ryan Zimmerman, Trea Turner and the returning Adam Eaton will spearhead the NL East champs. 8. Rhys Hoskins (R) 1B Marcus Semien (R) SS 4. 5. The Marlins will be without some key players early, though, as J.T. 2. Jay Bruce (L) DH More >AL CENTRALIndians Andrew Benintendi (L) LF Paul Goldschmidt (R) 1B 8. Rowdy Tellez (L) DH 1 prospect, Bobby Witt Jr., playing third base. With Clayton Kershaw on the mound for an eighth Opening Day and Corey Seager, Cody Bellinger and Co. keying the lineup behind him, it all starts here for Los Angeles. 9. Andrew Benintendi (L) LF SP matchup: Yu Darvish (SD) vs. Madison Bumgarner (ARI) -- Darvish will become the first Padres pitcher to start back-to-back Opening Days since Edinson Vlquez did it in 2010-11.See this new face: Luke Voit, who led the Majors with 22 home runs in a shortened 2020 campaign, is expected to slot in as San Diegos designated hitter after a trade from the Yankees in March.Note to know: Bumgarners eighth Opening Day start will put him behind only Justin Verlander (12) and Clayton Kershaw (nine) among active pitchers. Those new additions, coupled with the continued development of Jazz Chisholm Jr., Jesus Sanchez and others should make this an improved offensive unit, but they still have a long way to go. 2. 7. JaCoby Jones (R) CF, 1. German Marquez (R) P, 1. Astros at Angels (9:38 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. Mauricio Dubon (R) 2B Jonathan India (R) 2B More >Angels No Gavin Lux -- big problem. With shortstop Javier Baez signed to a six-year, $140 million contract and elite prospects Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene expected to be among the AL Rookie of the Year front-runners, the Tigers are an offense on the rise. 4. 8. Joey Gallo (L) RF 8. Eddie Rosario (L) LF Salvador Perez (R) C Salvador Perez (R) C Despite those moves, there are still roster decisions to make. They are likely still a couple of years away from making any sort of real noise in the NL West, though. Brandon Crawford (L) SS 2. Any of them could play their way into a significant role with an impressive showing this spring. James Paxton (L) Sonny Gray (R) No Lineup Released. 6. 1. Plus, check out our depth charts for all 30 teams and complete season preview coverage. 1B Jose Abreu4. Mark Canha (R) LF And slugger Logan Morrison will see his first action in the middle of the Minnesota order after signing as a free agent. Pavin Smith (L) RF 4. 9. So, there was some shuffling to the batting order to address that, with Schwarber shifting down to the two-hole and Darick Hall slotting between Alec Bohm and Nick Castellanos. Bo Bichette (R) SS Eddie Rosario (L) LF Red Sox at Yankees (1:05 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. Rookies Miguel Vargas, Michael Busch and James Outman have realistic chances of winning roster spots in spring training with the starting jobs at second base and in left field up for grabs. Carlos Correa (R) SS MLB Lineups. Matt Chapman (R) 3B 4. Joey Votto (L) 1B 6. 7. Christian Yelich (L) LF The question is, how many players can you name from the A's 1970-1979 Opening Day lineups? Incumbent Reese McGuire and non-roster invitee Jorge Alfaro are the leading candidates for the starting catcher job, while the versatile Connor Wong is also on the 40-man roster. C Yasmani Grandal7. 9. 5. Miami's offseason trades have made room for a lot of up-and-coming talent. 8. 2. The MLB regular season starts Thursday, and there should be nonstop action, with all 30 clubs playing their first game on the same day.Teams are setting their rosters, and now the big question is: What will each team's Opening Day starting lineup look like?The MLB.com beat reporters took their best crack at predicting just that. Roberto Osuna is the Jays' closer, but the rest of the late-inning spots are up for grabs. 4. 4. Players to watch in the lineup will include speedster Delino DeShields at the top of the order and big bopper Joey Gallo behind him. But one that hasn't changed: staff ace Chris Archer, who'll be making his fourth straight Opening Day start for Tampa Bay. 4. 9. Starling Marte (R) CF Whether or not the Giants can pull another rabbit out of their hat is one of the central questions of the 2022 season. 8. The Nationals have some intriguing players on the fringe of their roster, including former top prospects Carter Kieboom and Jeter Downs and non-roster invitees Michael Chavis, Matt Adams and Derek Hill. Donovan Solano (R) 2B 3. 4. The A's should have one of the more interesting, young and talented lineups in the Majors. 8. David Fletcher (R) 2B 79. 4. SP matchup: Jon Gray (TEX) vs. Jos Berros (TOR) Gray and Berros are both making their third Opening Day starts and first for their respective teams.See this new face: Texas new star-studded double-play combo of Corey Seager and Marcus Semien will make its Rangers debut.Note to know: The Rangers have had a different starting pitcher on Opening Day for 13 consecutive seasons, a date that spans back to Kevin Millwood in 2009. Ender Inciarte (L) CF Harrison Bader (R) CF, Diamondbacks (Madison Bumgarner) at Padres (Chris Paddack), 9:10 ET, 1. Randy Arozarena (R) RF LF Eloy Jimenez6. Tommy Edman (S) 3B Jorge Soler (R) DH Bryan Lavastida is the only other backstop on the 40-man roster. Ketel Marte (S) 2B 2. 1B Freddie Freeman3. 9. Young outfielders Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh are also both capable of emerging as core pieces alongside that duo and reigning AL MVP Shohei Ohtani. That said, Hosmer will make the league minimum and could be cut loose if he fails to produce. 2. Mark Canha (R) LF The Phillies spent $179 million to add Nick Castellanos and Kyle Schwarber in free agency, and they join Bryce Harper, J.T. Willson Contreras (R) C Mitch Garver (R) C Miguel Cabrera (R) 1B 3. The biggest roster question is whether Bo Naylor will break camp on the roster or if he'll return to Triple-A where he can serve as the everyday catcher and continue to refine his defensive game. 5. The Braves effectively addressed the biggest hole in the roster by acquiring Matt Olson and promptly signing him to an eight-year, $168 million extension, turning the page from Freddie Freeman with a player who is four-and-a-half years younger and every bit as productive. 2. A high-powered lineup can take a lot of pressure off the hurlers, and last year, the highest-scoring team in baseball reached the World Series as the Houston Astros plated 5.3 runs per game during the regular season to alleviate some of the burden on a young pitching staff.
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