Projected 2018 lineups, rotations for every team

By | February 21, 2018

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The 2018 regular season has arrived. Although these predictions are fluid, here's our best guess at how all 30 lineups, rotations and closer spots will shake out for Opening Day.
ANGELS
Lineup:

Ian Kinsler, 2B
Mike Trout, CF
Justin Upton, LF
Albert Pujols, DH
Kole Calhoun, RF
Zack Cozart, 3B
Luis Valbuena, 1B
Andrelton Simmons, SS
Martín Maldonado, C
Rotation and closer:
Garrett Richards, RHP
Tyler Skaggs, LHP
Matt Shoemaker, RHP
Shohei Othani, RHP
JC Ramirez, RHP
Closer: Blake Parker
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ASTROS
Lineup:
George Springer, CF
Alex Bregman, 3B
Jose Altuve, 2B
Carlos Correa, SS
Josh Reddick, RF
Marwin Gonzalez, LF
J.D. Davis, 1B
Evan Gattis, DH
Brian McCann, C
Rotation and closer:
Justin Verlander, RHP
Dallas Keuchel, LHP
Gerrit Cole, RHP
Lance McCullers Jr., RHP
Charlie Morton, RHP
Closer: Ken Giles, RHP
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ATHLETICS
Lineup:
Matt Joyce, LF
Marcus Semien, SS
Jed Lowrie, 2B
Khris Davis, DH
Matt Olson, 1B
Stephen Piscotty, RF
Matt Chapman, 3B
Jonathan Lucroy, C
Boog Powell, CF
Rotation and closer:
Kendall Graveman, RHP
Sean Manaea, LHP
Daniel Mengden, RHP
Andrew Triggs, RHP
Daniel Gossett, RHP
Closer: Blake Treinen, RHP
Note: Projected No. 4 starter Jharel Cotton will miss the season after Tommy John surgery.
• A's depth chart >
BLUE JAYS
Lineup:
Curtis Granderson, LF
Devon Travis, 2B
Josh Donaldson, 3B
Justin Smoak, 1B
Russell Martin, C
Kendrys Morales, DH
Randal Grichuk, RF
Aledmys Díaz, SS
Kevin Pillar, CF
Rotation and closer:
J.A. Happ, LHP
Aaron Sanchez, RHP
Marco Estrada, RHP
Marcus Stroman, RHP
Jaime García, LHP
Closer: Roberto Osuna, RHP
• Blue Jays depth chart >
BRAVES
Lineup:
Ender Inciarte, CF
Ozzie Albies, 2B
Freddie Freeman, 1B
Tyler Flowers, C
Nick Markakis, RF
Preston Tucker, LF
Ryan Flaherty, 3B
Dansby Swanson, SS
Rotation and closer:
Julio Teheran, RHP
Mike Foltynewicz, RHP
Brandon McCarthy, RHP
Sean Newcomb, LHP
Aníbal Sánchez, RHP
Closer: Arodys Vizcaíno
Note: Projected starting 3B Johan Camargo (back discomfort) likely will miss first week of season.
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BREWERS
Lineup:
Christian Yelich, LF
Lorenzo Cain, CF
Travis Shaw, 3B
Eric Thames / Ryan Braun, 1B
Domingo Santana, RF
Manny Piña, C
Orlando Arcia, SS
Jonathan Villar, 2B
Rotation and closer:
Chase Anderson, RHP
Zach Davies, RHP
Jhoulys Chacín, RHP
Brent Suter, LHP
Brandon Woodruff, RHP
Closer: Corey Knebel, RHP
• Brewers depth chart >
CARDINALS
Lineup:
Dexter Fowler, RF
Tommy Pham, CF
Matt Carpenter, 1B
Marcell Ozuna, LF
Jedd Gyorko, 3B
Yadier Molina, C
Paul DeJong, SS
Kolten Wong, 2B
Rotation and closer:
Carlos Martínez, RHP
Michael Wacha, RHP
Luke Weaver, RHP
Miles Mikolas, RHP
Jack Flaherty, RHP
Closer: Luke Gregerson, RHP
Note: Projected No. 2 starter Adam Wainwright (strained left hamstring) to open season on disabled list.
• Cardinals depth chart >
CUBS
Lineup:
Ian Happ, CF
Kris Bryant, 3B
Anthony Rizzo, 1B
Willson Contreras, C
Kyle Schwarber, LF
Addison Russell, SS
Jason Heyward, RF
Javier Báez, 2B
Rotation and closer:
Jon Lester, LHP
Kyle Hendricks, RHP
Yu Darvish, RHP
José Quintana, LHP
Tyler Chatwood, RHP
Closer: Brandon Morrow, RHP
• Cubs depth chart >
D-BACKS
Lineup:
David Peralta, LF
A.J. Pollock, CF
Paul Goldschmidt, 1B
Jake Lamb, 3B
Ketel Marte, 2B
Alex Avila, C
Jarrod Dyson, RF
Nick Ahmed, SS
Rotation and closer:
Patrick Corbin, LHP
Robbie Ray, LHP
Zack Greinke, RHP
Taijuan Walker, RHP
Zack Godley, RHP
Closer: Brad Boxberger, RHP
Note: Greinke (right groin tightness) ruled out for Opening Day start. Projected RF Steven Souza Jr. (strained right pectoral muscle) to begin season on disabled list.
• D-backs depth chart >
DODGERS
Lineup:
Chris Taylor, CF
Corey Seager, SS
Cody Bellinger, 1B
Matt Kemp, LF
Yasiel Puig, RF
Kiké Hernández, 2B
Logan Forsythe, 3B
Austin Barnes, C
Rotation and closer:
Clayton Kershaw, LHP
Alex Wood, LHP
Kenta Maeda, RHP
Rich Hill, LHP
Hyun Jin Ryu, LHP
Closer: Kenley Jansen
Note: All-Star 3B Justin Turner suffered a small non-displaced fracture in his left wrist on March 19.
• Dodgers depth chart >
GIANTS
Lineup:
Andrew McCutchen, RF
Joe Panik, 2B
Buster Posey, C
Evan Longoria, 3B
Brandon Belt, 1B
Hunter Pence, LF
Brandon Crawford, SS
Austin Jackson, CF
Rotation and closer:
Ty Blach, LHP
Johnny Cueto, RHP
Chris Stratton, RHP
Derek Holland, LHP
Tyler Beede, RHP
Closer: Mark Melancon, RHP
• Giants depth chart >
INDIANS
Lineup:
Francisco Lindor, SS
Jason Kipnis, 2B
José Ramírez, 3B
Edwin Encarnación, DH
Yonder Alonso, 1B
Lonnie Chisenhall, RF
Tyler Naquin, LF
Roberto Pérez, C
Bradley Zimmer, CF
Rotation and closer:
Corey Kluber, RHP
Carlos Carrasco, RHP
Trevor Bauer, RHP
Mike Clevinger, RHP
Josh Tomlin, RHP
Closer: Cody Allen, RHP
Note: LF Michael Brantley (recovering from right ankle surgery) will start the season on the disabled list.
• Indians depth chart >
MARINERS
Lineup:
Dee Gordon, CF
Jean Segura, SS
Robinson Canó, 2B
Nelson Cruz, DH
Kyle Seager, 3B
Mitch Haniger, RF
Ryon Healy, 1B
Mike Zunino, C
Ichiro Suzuki, LF
Rotation and closer:
Félix Hernández, RHP
James Paxton, LHP
Mike Leake, RHP
Marco Gonzales, LHP
Aríel Miranda, LHP
Closer: Edwin Díaz, RHP
Note: Miranda was optioned to Triple-A but is likely to join rotation when a fifth starter is needed for the first time on April 11.
• Mariners depth chart >
MARLINS
Lineup:
Lewis Brinson, CF
Derek Dietrich, LF
Starlin Castro, 2B
Justin Bour, 1B
Brian Anderson, 3B
Tomás Telis, C
Cameron Maybin, RF
Miguel Rojas, SS
Rotation and closer:
José Ureña, RHP
Odrisamer Despaigne, RHP
Caleb Smith, LHP
Jacob Turner, RHP
Closer: Brad Ziegler, RHP
Note: Dan Straily will start the season on the DL recovering from right forearm inflammation.
• Marlins depth chart >
METS
Lineup:
Brandon Nimmo, CF
Yoenis Céspedes, LF
Jay Bruce, RF
Asdrúbal Cabrera, 2B
Todd Frazier, 3B
Adrián González, 1B
Kevin Plawecki, C
Pitcher
Amed Rosario, SS
Rotation and closer:
Noah Syndergaard, RHP
Jacob deGrom, RHP
Steven Matz, LHP
Matt Harvey, RHP
Seth Lugo, RHP
Closer: Jeurys Familia, RHP
Note: LHP Jason Vargas had surgery on a non-displaced fracture of his right (glove) hand and will begin season on 10-day DL.
• Mets depth chart >
NATIONALS
Lineup:
Adam Eaton, LF
Trea Turner, SS
Bryce Harper, RF
Anthony Rendon, 3B
Ryan Zimmerman, 1B
Howie Kendrick, 2B
Michael A. Taylor, CF
Matt Wieters, C
Rotation and closer:
Max Scherzer, RHP
Stephen Strasburg, RHP
Gio González, LHP
Tanner Roark, RHP
A.J. Cole, RHP
Closer: Sean Doolittle, LHP
• Nationals depth chart >
ORIOLES
Lineup:
Tim Beckham, 3B
Manny Machado, SS
Jonathan Schoop, 2B
Adam Jones, CF
Trey Mancini, LF
Chris Davis, 1B
Mark Trumbo, DH
Colby Rasmus, RF
Chance Sisco, C
Rotation and closer:
Dylan Bundy, RHP
Andrew Cashner, RHP
Kevin Gausman, RHP
Chris Tillman, RHP
Mike Wright Jr. RHP
Closer: Brad Brach, RHP
• Orioles depth chart >
PADRES
Lineup:
Manuel Margot, CF
Wil Myers, RF
Eric Hosmer, 1B
Jose Pirela, LF
Chase Headley, 3B
Carlos Asuaje, 2B
Freddy Galvis, SS
Austin Hedges, C
Rotation and closer:
Clayton Richard, LHP
Dinelson Lamet, RHP
Luis Perdomo, RHP
Bryan Mitchell, RHP
Tyson Ross, RHP
Closer: Brad Hand, LHP
Note: Projected No. 2 starter Lamet expected to miss at least first start due to injury.
• Padres depth chart >
PHILLIES
Lineup:
César Hernández, 2B
Carlos Santana, 1B
Odúbel Herrera, CF
Rhys Hoskins, LF
Aaron Altherr / Nick Williams, RF
Maikel Franco, 3B
Jorge Alfaro, C
Pitcher
J.P. Crawford, SS
Rotation and closer:
Aaron Nola, RHP
Jake Arrieta, RHP
Nick Pivetta, RHP
Vince Velasquez, RHP
Ben Lively, RHP / Zach Eflin, RHP
Closer: Héctor Neris, RHP
• Phillies depth chart >
PIRATES
Lineup:
Adam Frazier, DH
Josh Harrison, 2B
Gregory Polanco, RF
Josh Bell, 1B
Corey Dickerson, LF
Starling Marte, CF
Francisco Cervelli, C
Colin Moran, 3B
Jordy Mercer, SS
Rotation and closer:
Iván Nova, RHP
Jameson Taillon, RHP
Trevor Williams, RHP
Chad Kuhl, RHP
Joe Musgrove, RHP
Closer: Felipe Vázquez, LHP
• Pirates depth chart >
RANGERS
Lineup:
Delino DeShields, CF
Joey Gallo, 1B
Elvis Andrus, SS
Adrián Beltré, 3B
Nomar Mazara, RF
Shin-Soo Choo, DH
Robinson Chirinos, C
Rougned Odor, 2B
Ryan Rua, LF
Rotation and closer:
Cole Hamels, LHP
Matt Moore, LHP
Mike Minor, LHP
Doug Fister, RHP
Martín Pérez, LHP
Closer: Alex Claudio, LHP
• Rangers depth chart >
RAYS
Lineup:
Matt Duffy, 3B
Kevin Kiermaier, CF
Carlos Gómez, RF
C.J. Cron, 1B
Wilson Ramos, C
Brad Miller, DH
Daniel Robertson, 2B
Adeiny Hechavarría, SS
Denard Span, LF
Rotation and closer:
Chris Archer, RHP
Blake Snell, LHP
Jake Faria, RHP
Nathan Eovaldi, RHP
Closer: Alex Colome, RHP
• Rays depth chart >
REDS
Lineup:
Billy Hamilton, CF
Eugenio Suárez, 3B
Joey Votto, 1B
Scooter Gennett, 2B
Adam Duvall, LF
Scott Schebler, RF
José Peraza, SS
Tucker Barnhart, C
Rotation and closer:
Homer Bailey, RHP
Luis Castillo, RHP
Tyler Mahle, RHP
Sal Romano, LHP
Closer: Raisel Iglesias, RHP
Note: Amir Garrett would make the first start in the turn of the fifth starter on April 8 or 9 if Brandon Finnegan (left forearm) isn't ready.
• Reds depth chart >
RED SOX
Lineup:
Mookie Betts, RF
Andrew Benintendi, LF
Hanley Ramirez, 1B
J.D. Martinez, DH
Xander Bogaerts, SS
Rafael Devers, 3B
Eduardo Núñez, 2B
Jackie Bradley Jr., CF
Christian Vázquez, C
Rotation and closer:
Chris Sale, LHP
David Price, LHP
Rick Porcello, RHP
Brian Johnson, LHP
Hector Velázquez, RHP
Closer: Craig Kimbrel, RHP
• Red Sox depth chart >
ROCKIES
Lineup:
Charlie Blackmon, CF
DJ LeMahieu, 2B
Carlos González, RF
Nolan Arenado, 3B
Trevor Story, SS
Gerardo Parra, LF
Ian Desmond, 1B
Chris Iannetta, C
Rotation and closer:
Jon Gray, RHP
Tyler Anderson, LHP
Germán Márquez, RHP
Chad Bettis, RHP
Kyle Freeland, LHP
Closer: Wade Davis, RHP
• Rockies depth chart >
ROYALS
Lineup:
Jon Jay, LF
Whit Merrifield, 2B
Mike Moustakas, 3B
Lucas Duda, 1B
Cheslor Cuthbert, DH
Jorge Soler, RF
Alex Gordon, CF
Alcides Escobar, SS
Drew Butera, C
Rotation and closer:
Danny Duffy, LHP
Ian Kennedy, RHP
Jason Hammel, RHP
Jakob Junis, RHP
Nathan Karns, RHP
Closer: Kelvin Herrera, RHP
Note: Catcher Salvador Perez out four to six weeks with left MCL tear.
• Royals depth chart >
TIGERS
Lineup:
Leonys Martin, CF
Jeimer Candelario, 3B
Miguel Cabrera, 1B
Nick Castellanos, RF
Victor Martinez, DH
James McCann, C
Mikie Mahtook, LF
José Iglesias, SS
Dixon Machado 2B
Rotation and closer:
Jordan Zimmermann, RHP
Michael Fulmer, RHP
Francisco Liriano, LHP
Matthew Boyd, LHP
Daniel Norris, LHP
Closer: Shane Greene, RHP
• Tigers depth chart >
TWINS
Lineup:
Brian Dozier, 2B
Joe Mauer, 1B
Miguel Sanó, 3B
Eddie Rosario, LF
Logan Morrison, DH
Eduardo Escobar, SS
Max Kepler, RF
Byron Buxton, CF
Jason Castro, C
Rotation and closer:
Jake Odorizzi, RHP
Kyle Gibson, RHP
José Berríos, RHP
Lance Lynn, RHP
Phil Hughes, RHP
Closer: Fernando Rodney, RHP
• Twins depth chart >
WHITE SOX
Lineup:
Yoán Moncada, 2B
Avisaíl García, RF
José Abreu, 1B
Welington Castillo, C
Nicky Delmonico, LF
Tim Anderson, SS
Matt Davidson, DH
Yolmer Sánchez, 3B
Adam Engel, CF
Rotation and closer:
James Shields, RHP
Lucas Giolito, RHP
Reynaldo López, RHP
Miguel González, RHP
Carson Fulmer, RHP
Closer: Joakim Soria, RHP
• White Sox depth chart >
YANKEES
Lineup:
Brett Gardner, LF
Aaron Judge, RF
Giancarlo Stanton, DH
Gary Sánchez, C
Aaron Hicks, CF
Didi Gregorius, SS
Brandon Drury, 3B
Neil Walker, 2B
Tyler Austin, 1B
Rotation and closer:
Luis Severino, RHP
Masahiro Tanaka, RHP
CC Sabathia, LHP
Sonny Gray, RHP
Jordan Montgomery, LHP
Closer: Aroldis Chapman, LHP
Note: 1B Greg Bird (right foot surgery) will miss first six to eight weeks of season.
• Yankees depth chart >