Not sure who is starting for your team? 9. 9. 8. Mauricio Dubon (R) CF, 1. 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. Phillip Ervin (R) LF 9. Mark Canha (R) LF CF Luis Robert3. Carlos Santana (S) 1B More >AL WESTAstros 5. 9. Opening Day for the Tribe means Cy Young winner Corey Kluber on the mound and young superstars Francisco Lindor and Jose Ramirez at the top of the lineup. Justin Turner (R) 3B MLB Opening Day roster predictions 7. 5. 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 Brandon Crawford (L) SS Jose Altuve (R) 2B Bryce Harper (L) RF 8. 2. Martin Maldonado (R) C, 1. Enrique Hernandez (R) 2B 8. Roberto Osuna is the Jays' closer, but the rest of the late-inning spots are up for grabs. ET)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 8. 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. 3. 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. Jesse Winker (L) LF 5. 5. Guillermo Heredia (R) RF Note: Names in bold indicate projected acquisitions. Yoenis Cespedes (R) DH Stephen Piscotty (R) RF Miguel Rojas (R) SS, 1. Andres Gimenez (L) SS, 1. 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. 9. Eddie Rosario (L) LF 2. Jose Iglesias (R) SS Wil Myers (R) RF 3B Austin Riley5. Joc Pederson (L) LF Justin Williams (L) RF Max Kepler (L) RF Eugenio Suarez (R) SS More >Rockies Mark Canha (R) LF 5. Travis Shaw (L) 3B Jose Ramirez (S) 3B Ty France (R) DH 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. 2. Teoscar Hernandez (R)RF 3. 8. Mitch Haniger (R) RF 9. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (R) LF Bubba Starling (R) CF, Make your Opening Day picks. Stowers is a candidate to break camp with a spot on the roster as a fourth outfielder and DH option. 7. Jake Fraley (L) LF Even after losing George Springer and Carlos Correa the past two offseasons, the Astros lineup is still loaded with young stars Kyle Tucker and Yordan Alvarez leading the way alongside steady veterans Jose Altuve and Michael Brantley. But one that hasn't changed: staff ace Chris Archer, who'll be making his fourth straight Opening Day start for Tampa Bay. 6. 2. Who is going to play second base? 9. 4. Luis Castillo (R) P, 1. 3. 3. 6. 2. Andrew McCutchen (R) LF Mariners at Twins (4:10 p.m.)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. Chris Davis (L) 1B 5. Christian Vazquez (R) C 2. 2B Ozzie Albies3. Willson Contreras (R) C Jay Bruce (L) 1B Nomar Mazara (L) DH 8. 7. It's the rest of their lineup that keeps them from climbing any higher in these rankings. Tommy Edman (S) 2B 4. Chris Owings (R) 2B 2. Austin Riley (R) 3B That pushed trade pickup Kyle Farmer to a utility role, while the trade of Luis Arraez likely means former top prospect Alex Kirilloff will settle in at first base. 7. More >Phillies 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. What's the Dodgers' plan at shortstop? Kyle Seager (L) 3B 9. 4. 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. 4. 9. Jose Ramirez (S) 3B Cody Bellinger (L) CF Nick Senzel (R) CF Bryan Reynolds (S) LF 4. All Rights Reserved. Ryan McMahon (L) 2B Jed Lowrie (S) 2B The 35-year-old crushes left-handed pitching, posting a .935 OPS with 11 home runs in 133 plate appearances against southpaws in 2022. 8. Jason Heyward (L) RF More >Marlins Yankee Stadium on Opening Day (even if it won't be full). 4.33. Randal Grichuk (R) CF Tim Anderson (R) SS Austin Romine (R) C More >Mariners Tim Anderson (R) SS 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. 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. 8. MLB Opening Day starter tracker: Full list of pitchers starting Game 1 6. Not sure who is starting for your team on Opening Day? Right-hander Brad Brach will serve as closer with Zach Britton (Achilles) out until at least early June. George Springer, R, CF 2. 3. 5. 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. 2. New first baseman Yonder Alonso will also be making his Indians debut. ), Reds at Braves (8:08 p.m., ESPN2)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. 9. This is it. 12:52 pm ET, You can find every team's early season attendance plan here, Get the Draft Kit in your inbox completely free here, reportedly called off due to COVID-19 issues, MLB rumors: Dodgers, Yankees seek depth after injuries, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to miss WBC with knee injury, Kik Hernndez recounts on-field bathroom accident, Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter has tender elbow, Max Scherzer fools hitter with new pitch clock rules, Report: Padres looking to extend Juan Soto, Josh Hader, Phillies top prospect Painter has elbow tenderness, Report: Padres looking to extend Soto, Hader, Report: Mets to use six-man rotation at times in 2023, Dodgers SS Gavin Lux tears ACL, will miss entire season. 9. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr.3. J.D. 4. Christian Yelich (L) LF LF Chris Taylor8. Wilson Ramos (R) C The Brewers made multiple big splashes this offseason as they look to improve on their surprising success last year. Mar 1, 2023. 3. Yuli Gurriel will start the season on the DL, but Houston has plenty of depth. Mike Brosseau (R) 2B 4. Yandy Diaz (R) 3B 6. With an Opening Day being celebrated yesterday, this is a. Jonathan Schoop (R) 2B 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. The last was in 2017. 2. Pedro Severino (R) C 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.. 4. Behind those longtime stars, the Tigers will also have high expectations for players like Nicholas Castellanos in 2018. Mookie Betts (R) RF 5. Omar Narvaez (L) C Mike Moustakas (L) 2B Randy Arozarena (R) RF Chad Pinder (R) RF 7. Arizona is expected to lean on offseason addition Jarrod Dyson and incumbent Chris Owings with Steven Souza Jr. beginning the season on the DL. With Luke Gregerson on the DL, righty Dominic Leone and lefty Tyler Lyons could split save chances early. 7. 6. Franmil Reyes (R) DH Projecting every 2022 MLB lineup, rotation - MLB.com Aledmys Diaz (R) DH Miguel Rojas (R) SS 8. ET)FAQ, lineups, pitchers, more >. For the Angels, everything starts with superstar Michael Trout. LF Alex Verdugo6. 1. 5. Former top prospect Nolan Jones was acquired in a trade with Cleveland in November, and he'll have a chance to carve out a role in the outfield. Ronald Acuna Jr. (R) RF 4. Ramon Laureano (R) CF Who will bat second in 2023? Daniel Vogelbach (L) DH The 24-year-old has a .394 on-base percentage and. 3. 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. 8. 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. 2. 8. 5. 1. 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. 3. 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. Sports. 7. The Rangers still have a hole to plug in left field, and a reunion with Jurickson Profar still looks like their best option. An offense-first catcher such as GarySanchez seems like the perfect platoon partner behind the plate for the light-hitting Jacob Stallings, and he would also add another power bat to a lineup in need of middle-of-the-order thump. Miguel Sano (R) 1B 2. Amed Rosario (R) SS, Tigers (Matthew Boyd) at Reds (Sonny Gray), 6:10 ET, 1. 6. 3. The Mariners revealed who would be the team's primary designated hitter when AJ Pollock was signed to a one-year, $7 million deal. 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. Fantasy baseball: Which prospects have fantasy value in 2023? The Blue Jays, at last, get to play all 81 of their home games in Toronto this season. 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. 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. More >NL CENTRALCubs He should be fine for Thursday. 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. 9. Trevor Story (R) SS Manny Machado (R) 3B 5. A breakout season from Tyler O'Neill and a strong debut from Dylan Carlson have given the Cardinals a significantly improved offensive outlook, with that duo joining established superstars Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt in the middle of the order. 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After trading Matt Olson and Matt Chapman while letting Mark Canha and Starling Marte walk in free agency, the Oakland lineup has been stripped to the studs. 7. Oakland A's trivia: Opening Day lineups from 1980-89 Eric Hosmer (L) 1B Franmil Reyes (R) DH 2. 7. And yes, there will be fans. Josh Donaldson (R) 3B Jose Martinez (R) DH Thursday, April 1(All times U.S./Eastern). Adam Frazier (L) 2B Luis Severino's first career Opening Day start. After Eloy Jimenez (55 games), Luis Robert (68 games) and Yasmani Grandal (93 games) all missed time to injury last year, the Chicago White Sox are an improved group simply thanks to a clean bill of health in the starting lineup. 9. They could make a powerful first impression on Opening Day. 6. With a stacked lineup and pitching staff, the Bronx Bombers enter the regular season looking like a major World Series contender. Tucker Barnhart (L) C Manny Machado (R) 3B 5. Bryan Lavastida is the only other backstop on the 40-man roster. 2. David Dahl (L) LF Ender Inciarte (L) CF Francisco Lindor (S) SS Luis Arraez (L) 2B, 1. Stats courtesy of Baseball Reference unless otherwise noted. 9. 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. Cristian Pache (R) CF Adam Duvall (R) RF Infielder Kevin Smith and outfielders Cristian Pache, Conner Capel and Brent Rooker headline a long list of players who could steal roster spots and perhaps even starting jobs with strong showings in spring training.