Fried stepped up after Mike Soroka, the Braves' 2020 Opening Day starter, went down with a torn right Achilles, finishing the season 7-0 with a 2.25 ERA in 56 innings. 3. 2. Thursday, April 1(All times U.S./Eastern). Martinez gives the Boston Red Sox plenty of star power, and young players Alex Verdugo and Bobby Dalbec are capable of pushing their way into that core group. The Rangers added Corey Seager, Marcus Semien, Kole Calhoun and Brad Miller in free agency while also trading for one of the best offensive catchers in baseball in Mitch Garver. Jurickson Profar (S) 2B CF Corbin Carroll (R)2B Ketel MarteRF Jake McCarthy1B Christian WalkerDH Evan Longoria3B Josh RojasLF Lourdes Gurriel Jr.C Carson KellySS Nick AhmedSP Zac Gallen, RF Ronald Acua Jr.2B Ozzie AlbiesCF Michael Harris II3B Austin Riley1B Matt OlsonC Sean MurphyDH Marcell OzunaSS Vaughn GrissomLF Eddie RosarioSP Max Fried, CF Cedric MullinsC Adley Rutschman3B Gunnar Henderson (R)RF Anthony Santander1B Ryan Mountcastle2B Ramn UrasLF Austin HaysDH Adam FrazierSS Jorge MateoSP Kyle Gibson, LF Masataka Yoshida (R)SS Enrique Hernndez3B Rafael DeversDH Justin TurnerRF Alex VerdugoCF Adam Duvall1B Triston Casas (R)2B Adalberto MondesiC Jorge AlfaroSP Chris Sale, 2B Nico HoernerSS Dansby SwansonLF Ian HappDH Trey Mancini1B Eric HosmerRF Seiya SuzukiCF Cody Bellinger3B Christopher MorelC Tucker BarnhartSP Marcus Stroman, SS Tim AndersonLF Andrew BenintendiCF Luis Robert Jr.DH Eloy Jimnez1B Andrew Vaughn3B Yon MoncadaRF Oscar Colas (R)C Yasmani Grandal2B Jos IglesiasSP Dylan Cease, LF TJ Friedl2B Jonathan India1B Joey VottoC Tyler StephensonDH Wil MyersRF Jake Fraley3B Spencer Steer (R)SS Kevin NewmanCF Nick SenzelSP Nick Lodolo, LF Steven KwanSS Amed Rosario3B Jos RamrezDH Josh Bell2B Andrs Gimnez1B Josh NaylorRF Oscar GonzalezC Mike ZuninoCF Myles StrawSP Shane Bieber, CF Yonathan DazaLF Kris Bryant3B Ryan McMahon1B C.J. Who is going to play second base? Brandon Woodruff (L) P, 1. Matt Davidson (R) DH J.P. Crawford (L) SS 2. Top prospect Curtis Mead could also be a factor on the infield before the All-Star break. More >Orioles Christian Vazquez (R) C 9. 9. 6. Luis Arraez (L) 2B, 1. Martin Maldonado (R) C, Giants (Jeff Samardzija) at Dodgers (Ross Stripling), 9:40 ET, 1. JaCoby Jones (R) CF, 1. 2. 8. 5. Keston Hiura (R) 1B Kris Bryant (R) 3B Mike Brosseau (R) 2B 4. Justin Upton (R) LF 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr.3. Realmuto (R) C Gary Sanchez (R) C Kyle Schwarber (L) LF Dylan Moore (R) 2B 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. 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. Compete for your chance at $1,000! 3. 6. 9. All ballparks hosting Opening Day games on April 1 will allow at least limited attendance. Mookie Betts (R) RF Michael Chavis (R) 1B Whit Merrifield (R) RF James Paxton (L) Sonny Gray (R) No Lineup Released. Andrew Benintendi (L) LF Didi Gregorius (L) SS 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. 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. 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. 2. Top prospect Nolan Gorman will give the team another impact bat once he arrives. 7. Danny Jansen (R) C, 1. Ramon Laureano (R) CF 7. 6. Even a 100-day labor dispute couldn't keep us away for long, as the 2022 MLB season is set to begin on April 7, 2022. Can you name the players who have started opening day for each Major League team since 2010? Pedro Severino (R) C 3 prospect, outfielder Julio Rodrguez, will join Ken Griffey Jr. and Omar Vizquel (both in 1989) as the only Mariners to debut on Opening Day at age 21 or younger. Manager Rick Renteria has yet to name his closer, but Nate Jones is the early favorite for the job. Chris Taylor (R) LF 8. The Opening Day action got going Thursday afternoon with Brewers-Cubs, which featured reigning NL Cy Young Corbin Burnes on the mound for Milwaukee. Eugenio Suarez (R) SS Jeimer Candelario (S) 3B 7. Austin Barnes (R) C Oldest players on 2022 MLB Opening Day rosters Here are the 10 oldest players on OD rosters April 12th, 2022 Will Leitch @ williamfleitch You know you're getting older, becoming a real grownup, when you realize you're the same age as Major League Baseball players. Sandy Alcantara (R) P, 1. Fernando Tatis Jr. (R) SS Gregory Polanco (L) RF Nico Hoerner (R) 2B 7. DJ LeMahieu (R) 2B 5. SS Dansby Swanson9. 2. 5. Ronald Acuna Jr. (R) RF Rio Ruiz (L) 3B All of that should more than make up for the offensive downgrade from Hunter Renfroe to Jackie Bradley Jr. in right field. SP matchup: Walker Buehler (LAD) vs. Kyle Freeland (COL) After putting up Cy Young-like numbers last year, Buehler will be making his first Opening Day start for Los Angeles.See this new face: After a surprising free-agent signing, Kris Bryant will make his debut as the anchor of Colorados lineup, while Freddie Freeman takes his first regular-season cuts as a Dodger.Note to know: After losing Corey Seager in free agency to Texas, Los Angeles is poised to make Trea Turner its first Opening Day shortstop other than Seager since Jimmy Rollins in 2015. 4. Josh Fuentes (R) 3B 8. 9. 2B Trevor Story7. 6. 3. Eddie Rosario (L) LF Andrelton Simmons (R) SS 7. Chad Kuhl (R) P, 1. We're tracking batting orders from across the league as teams start to play in front of their home fans again for the first time since the pandemic began. 8. Miguel Sano (R) 1B Marcell Ozuna (R) LF 7. 4. The new campaign starts Thursday, and the league is returning to a full, 162-game schedule for the 2021 season. ET on ESPN. 9. 7. Adding perennial 20/20 threat Trevor Story to a lineup that already featured Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts and J.D. 3. 2. Xander Bogaerts (R) SS 6. 4. Avisail Garcia (R) RF Corey Dickerson (L) LF 7. 2021 MLB Opening Day roster predictions Updated Opening Day roster predictions March 28th, 2021 Veterans, rookies, non-roster invites and everyone in between have spent Spring Training trying to earn a coveted roster spot for Opening Day on Thursday. 9. 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Aaron Judge (R) RF 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. RF AJ Pollock8. Will Smith (R) C, Angels (Andrew Heaney) at Athletics (Frankie Montas), 10:10 ET (ESPN), 1. SS Trea Turner4. Adam Duvall (R) RF Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R) 1B Omar Narvaez (L) C Leury Garcia (S) 2B, Pirates (Joe Musgrove) at Cardinals (Jack Flaherty), 8:15 ET, 1. Baseball is back. Wilmer Flores (R) 3B Stowers is a candidate to break camp with a spot on the roster as a fourth outfielder and DH option. 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. More >Rays 3. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS 2. 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. More >Angels Chris Owings (R) 2B Plus, check out our depth charts for all 30 teams and complete season preview coverage. 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. 5. Tommy Pham (R) CF 6. The 25-year-old had a 1.025 OPS with 30 home runs in 98 games in the upper minors last year. 4. Jack Suwinski and Rodolfo Castro both have some intriguing offensive upside, but they will need to earn their starting roles this spring. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (R) LF J.T. Can journeyman Frank Schwindel, Patrick Wisdom and Rafael Ortega duplicate the unexpected success they had last year following the summer fire sale? 9. Jorge Soler (R) DH Newcomer Jonathan Jay should give the Royals a solid leadoff option while fellow free-agent signee Lucas Duda will add some pop. 2. Yuli Gurriel (R) 1B 8. 7. Once Fernando Tatis Jr. returns to the active roster after serving the final 20 games of his PED suspension, expect to see him at one of the corner outfield spots, pushing veterans Nelson Cruz and Matt Carpenter into a straight platoon in the DH role. Willi Castro (S) SS 8. 8. Jose Peraza (R) 2B, Rockies (German Marquez) at Rangers (Lance Lynn), 8:05 ET, 1. 7. 6. 6. 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). Joc Pederson (L) DH Mike Moustakas (L) 3B 6. And Ryan Braun will be playing first base on Opening Day. C.J. 7. ET on ESPN. 5. Giancarlo Stanton (R) DH 4. No Gavin Lux -- big problem. Expect at least a few more buy-low moves between now and Opening Day. Exciting right-hander Carlos Martinez is set to make his second straight Opening Day start while the addition of Marcell Ozuna could push the St. Louis offense to new heights. Fantasy baseball: Which prospects have fantasy value in 2023? Versatile infielders Abraham Toro and Owen Miller could be factors at second and third base, though they will need to play their way onto the roster since both have minor league options remaining. Young outfielders Jarred Kelenic and Julio Rodriguez have long been the future of the Seattle lineup, and the future has arrived here in 2022. Bryan Reynolds (S) LF C.J. Fantasy baseball: Which prospects have fantasy value in 2023? 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. 1B Freddie Freeman3. SP matchup: Josh Means (BAL) vs. Shane McClanahan (TB) Means will start his second consecutive Opening Day after leading the Orioles to victory in the role in 2021 with seven shutout innings over the Red Sox.See this new face: Josh Lowe, the Rays No. Roberto Osuna is the Jays' closer, but the rest of the late-inning spots are up for grabs. 5. Victor Reyes (S) RF More >Rockies 3. Willson Contreras (R) C Red Sox at Yankees (1:05 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 7. 5. 7. CF Adam Duvall8. Kyle Isbel (L) RF 6. 8. 3. 7. More >RoyalsDanny Duffy, dealing with shoulder tightness, is expected to be Kansas City's Opening Day starter. Braves (Mike Soroka) at Mets (Jacob deGrom), 4:10 ET (ESPN), 1. Josh Donaldson (R) 3B 8. Freddy Galvis (S) SS 5. The only viable option on the free-agent market is former rival Gary Sanchez. The Mets have made it through Spring Training mostly healthy, and their Opening Day lineup is set to feature a good deal of the players they hope will lead them back to the playoffs, from starter Noah Syndergaard to slugger Yoenis Cespedes to the returning Jay Bruce. 2020 OD starter: Mike Soroka 7. Jonathan Schoop (R) 2B Charlie Blackmon (L) RF Jacob Stallings (R) C Donovan Solano (R) 2B Nicky Lopez (L) 2B Royals phenom Bobby Witt Jr. made a resounding MLB debut against the newly minted Guardians in MLB.TV's Free Game of the Day, while the night slate features the defending World Series champion Braves against the Reds (on ESPN2), as well as Angels two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani on the mound (and at the plate) against the Astros. 4. Tommy Pham (R) LF 7. Keston Hiura (R) 2B DH J.D. 5. 1 prospect in baseball during his time in the Texas farm system, and while he never made much of an impact in his first go-around with the Rangers, he has since developed into a solid everyday outfielder. 4. 5. 5. 2. Jorge Soler (R) DH Happ is scheduled to make his first career Opening Day start. 6. Willson Contreras (R) C Mar 1, 2023. Robinson Cano (L) 2B Max Muncy (L) 1B 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. The White Sox announced that Giolito will make back-to-back Opening Day starts on March 15, per MLB.com's Scott Merkin. Christian Yelich (L) LF Corey Seager (L) SS That should completely transform an offense that was led by rookie Adolis Garcia and slugger Nathaniel Lowe a year ago. 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. 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. Joc Pederson (L) LF 6. Boston Red Sox Opening Day Starting Lineups 2013-2022. David Fletcher (R) 2B Even before the Freeman signing, this was an elite offensive team, and that was enough to push it over the top and into the No. Starling Marte (R) CF Jonathan India (R) 2B Luis Severino's first career Opening Day start. CF Enrique Hernandez2. 6. Played: 17,730. Former top prospect Alek Thomas could play his way into a significant role with a strong spring training. 6. 2. Brandon Nimmo (L) CF Brad Boxbergerwas officially named closer on Tuesday withArchie Bradley returning to his multi-inning relief role andYoshihisa Hirano working as a setup man. 3. Yasmani Grandal (S) C Right-hander Brad Brach will serve as closer with Zach Britton (Achilles) out until at least early June. 9. Kyle Hendricks (R) P, 1. Starling Marte (R) CF Players to watch in the lineup will include speedster Delino DeShields at the top of the order and big bopper Joey Gallo behind him. Nick Maton, Tyler Nevin, non-roster invitee Andy Ibez and outfielder Matt Vierling could get looks at the hot corner in spring training. Note: Thursday's Orioles-Red Sox (rain) and Mets-Nationals (COVID-19 issues) games have been postponed. More >Mets Tommy Edman (S) 3B Second baseman Bryson Stott actually had better numbers against lefties (110 PA, .263 BA, .751 OPS) than righties (356 PA, .226 BA, .623 OPS), so don't expect to see him in a platoon role with right-handed hitting Josh Harrison and Edmundo Sosa. More >AL WESTAstros Trent Grisham (L) CF, Mariners (Marco Gonzales) at Astros (Justin Verlander), 9:10 ET, 1. Cody Bellinger (L) CF 3. Kolten Wong (L) 2B 9. 7. 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. 2. Jake Fraley (L) LF Renato Nunez (R) DH Manuel Margot should excite with his premier speed at the top of the order. Carlos Correa (R) SS Justin Turner (R) 3B You can find every team's early season attendance plan here. Kolten Wong (L) 2B 3. Do you know every 2022 Opening Day Starter for every MLB team? Mitch Garver is the team's best current option to serve as designated hitter, but using him regularly in that role would likely mean carrying a third catcher on the roster. Ian Happ (S) CF Garrett Hampson (R) CF Yoshi Tsutsugo (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. 5. Teoscar Hernandez (R) RF Jose Iglesias (R) SS Joey Votto hasn't won the NL MVP since 2010 despite being one of MLB's best players annually; perhaps that changes in '18. Realmuto, Rhys Hoskins and Jean Segura to form one of the most potent offenses in the National League. 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. Clayton Kershaw (L) P, 1. Teoscar Hernandez (R)RF 7. 9. Free-agent signing Tucker Barnhart (32 years old) and incumbent Yan Gomes (35) should split playing time behind the plate, which will help keep both veterans fresh. Jose Iglesias (R) SS Ryan McMahon (L) 2B Manny Machado (R) 3B 6. With an Opening Day being celebrated yesterday, this is a. 2. Colin Moran (L) 1B Former top prospect Sam Huff and non-roster invitee Sandy Len would be the leading candidates for that spot. 8. 9. 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. Anthony Rendon (R) 3B RF Mookie Betts2. More >Blue Jays The Twins had the second-highest scoring offense in baseball in 2019, but they have been closer to the middle of the road the past two years. RF Teoscar Hernandez4. The old adage says that pitching wins championships, but it's awfully difficult to even reach the postseason without a productive offensive attack. 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 list. Top prospect Lewis Brinson should be in the lineup from Game 1, and more could follow. 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. Stats courtesy of Baseball Reference unless otherwise noted. The Cubs' offense looks scary as they seek another NL Central title in 2018, with Kristopher Bryant and Anthony Rizzo at the forefront but only the tip of the iceberg. 3. 1B Bobby Dalbec8. Jesse Winker (L) LF 7. Anthony Alford (R) CF 8. Newcomer Dee Gordon will add speed to the top of a Seattle lineup spearheaded by sluggers Robinson Cano, Nelson Cruz and Kyle Seager. Robinson Chirinos (R) C More >Mariners 4. 8. After an offseason of twists and turns, Carlos Correa found his way back to the Twins on a six-year deal. Brian Goodwin (L) RF, 1. Today is Opening Day for the Texas Rangers, and so to help keep you occupied while we wait for this evening's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, here is a Sporcle Quiz for you. What is the opening. 2. Albert Pujols (R) 1B 9. Bubba Starling (R) CF, Make your Opening Day picks. Yoshi Tsutsugo (L) 1B More >D-backs Opening Day is about to be here. Wil Myers (R) RF 10. Realmuto, Dan Straily and others recover from injuries. A ballpark-by-ballpark guide to MLB Opening Day 2021 and beyond. Coming off back-to-back solid seasons with Toronto, left-hander J.A. TheLos Angeles Dodgersbegin their title defense with a trip to face theColorado Rockiesat Coors Field. 7. 4. And slugger Logan Morrison will see his first action in the middle of the Minnesota order after signing as a free agent. Adding Bobby Witt Jr. to a group that already featured Salvador Perez and Andrew Benintendi in the middle and contact hitters Whit Merrifield and Nicky Lopez setting the table gives the Royals a lineup that could surprise some people this year. Infielder Michael Massey and first baseman-left fielder Nick Pratto have the potential to be long-term pieces and will get long looks in spring training. Jesus Aguilar (R) 1B 1 min read. Byron Buxton (R) CF Mitch Garver (R) C Isiah Kiner-Falefa (R) SS Vidal Brujan and Josh Lowe should provide in-house reinforcement as the season progresses. Jose Altuve (R) 2B Ronald Acuna Jr. (R) RF Ty France (R) DH Yoenis Cespedes (R) DH Austin Romine (R) C 6. 4. 8. Kevin Kiermaier (L) CF Carlos Santana (S) 1B DH Gavin Sheets9. Do You Know EVERY 2021 MLB Starting Lineup? MLB Lineups. Jose Ramirez (S) 3B Ryan McBroom (R) 1B 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. 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. 4. 4. The Nos. Trevor Story (R) SS 2. 3. Players listed have the most games at that position (WAR) 2020 Most Common Starters; Rk Tm C 1B 2B 3B SS LF CF RF DH; 1: Arizona Diamondbacks: C.Kelly (-0.29) C.Walker (0.77) K.Marte . 2. 3. 2. Martin Maldonado (R) C, 1. Pirates fans can expect to see several different lineups this season -- what will it be for Game 1? Paul Goldschmidt (R) 1B Twins. 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. 6. Cody Bellinger (L) CF 3. 6. Leury Garcia (S) LF Jake Lamb (L) 1B 5. 9. 5. 5. Jake Cave (L) CF Tim Anderson (R) SS Pete Alonso (R) 1B Nick Senzel (R) CF With Luke Gregerson on the DL, righty Dominic Leone and lefty Tyler Lyons could split save chances early. Scott Kingery (R) 2B 9. Matt Carpenter (L) DH Rafael Devers (L) 3B Future Hall of Famer Miguel Cabrera will likely be in the Opening Day lineup, but don't be surprised if Kerry Carpenter gets the bulk of the designated hitter playing time. 5. Third base remains a major question mark for the Tigers after Jeimer Candelario was non-tendered at the start of the offseason. Cavan Biggio (L) 3B All stats courtesy of Baseball Reference. Stephen Piscotty (R) RF As Major League Baseball starts, sign up to play ESPN fantasy baseball here and get ready for Opening Day with predictions, storylines and recap of all the big offseason moves. 8. How will Seiya Suzuki adjust to the MLB game? 3. 8. Rougned Odor (L) 2B That will give prospect Brice Turang more time to develop in the minors rather than being counted on as the starting second baseman. Omar Narvaez (L) C If they can stay healthy and the young guys can continue to develop as hoped, this group could make a serious run at being the No. 2. More >. DJ Stewart (L) LF, 1. Robbie Grossman (S) LF 7. Nick Solak (R) 2B Eric Hosmer (L) 1B Phillip Ervin (R) LF With a stacked lineup and pitching staff, the Bronx Bombers enter the regular season looking like a major World Series contender. 9. Can young contact hitters Nick Madrigal and Nico Hoerner stay healthy after injury-plagued seasons? 3. Stephen Vogt (L) C 4. 4. 8. RF Jackie Bradley Jr.9. The Rockies' lineup will look a lot like the one that led them to the playoffs last season for the first time since 2009. Trevor Story (R) SS 9. 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. 9. 8. Defensive standout Martn Maldonado will once again start the year as the team's primary catcher, but up-and-comers Korey Lee and Yainer Diaz will have opportunities to take on bigger roles with no experienced backup on the 40-man roster. C Yasmani Grandal7. Cavan Biggio (L) 2B 4. 7. A middle of the order of Sean Murphy, Seth Brown and Jed Lowrie is not going to strike fear into the hearts of many opposing pitchers. Veteran Homer Bailey is tabbed for his first career Opening Day start. 2. 5. A new era in San Diego begins, as first baseman Eric Hosmer, shortstop Freddy Galvis and right-hander Bryan Mitchellhave been added to the club and look to propel the Padres back to contention. 5. 5. Otherwise, it will be a spring competition among Leury Garcia, Romy Gonzalez and non-roster invitee Hanser Alberto. CF George Springer2. 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. 4. Mike Trout and the Angels will face a strong White Sox team as Tony La Russa returns to the dugout. 1 offense in baseball. (This game was originally scheduled for 4:05 p.m. but was moved back to account for inclement weather in the forecast. 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. 6. 5. CF Luis Robert3. Curt Casali (R) C, Blue Jays (Hyun-Jin Ryu) at Rays (Charlie Morton), 6:40 ET, 1. Make Your Picks, 1. Danny Jansen (R) C, 1. 3. 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.

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