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:

1. Ian Kinsler, 2B
   
   
2. Michael Trout, CF
   
   
3. Justin Upton, LF
   
   
4. Jose Pujols, DH
   
   
5. Kole Calhoun, RF
   
   
6. Zack Cozart, 3B
   
   
7. Luis Valbuena, 1B
   
   
8. Andrelton Simmons, SS
   
   
9. Martin Maldonado, C
   
   Rotation and closer:
   
   
10. Garrett Richards, RHP
    
    
11. Tyler Skaggs, LHP
    
    
12. Matthew Shoemaker, RHP
    
    
13. Shohei Othani, RHP
    
    
14. JC Ramirez, RHP
    
    Closer: Richard Parker
    
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    ASTROS
    
    Lineup:
    
    
15. George Springer, CF
    
    
16. Alex Bregman, 3B
    
    
17. Jose Altuve, 2B
    
    
18. Carlos Correa, SS
    
    
19. Josh Reddick, RF
    
    
20. Marwin Gonzalez, LF
    
    
21. J.D. Davis, 1B
    
    
22. Evan Gattis, DH
    
    
23. Brian McCann, C
    
    Rotation and closer:
    
    
24. Justin Verlander, RHP
    
    
25. Dallas Keuchel, LHP
    
    
26. Gerrit Cole, RHP
    
    
27. Lance McCullers, RHP
    
    
28. Charlie Morton, RHP
    
    Closer: Ken Giles, RHP
    
    • Astros depth chart >
    
    ATHLETICS
    
    Lineup:
    
    
29. Matt Joyce, LF
    
    
30. Marcus Semien, SS
    
    
31. Jed Lowrie, 2B
    
    
32. Khris Davis, DH
    
    
33. Matt Olson, 1B
    
    
34. Stephen Piscotty, RF
    
    
35. Matt Chapman, 3B
    
    
36. Jonathan Lucroy, C
    
    
37. Boog Powell, CF
    
    Rotation and closer:
    
    
38. Kendall Graveman, RHP
    
    
39. Sean Manaea, LHP
    
    
40. Daniel Mengden, RHP
    
    
41. Andrew Triggs, RHP
    
    
42. Daniel Gossett, RHP
    
    Closer: Blake Treinen, RHP
    
    Note: Projected No. 4 starter Jharel Cotton will miss the season after Tommy John surgery.
    
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    BLUE JAYS
    
    Lineup:
    
    
43. Curtis Granderson, LF
    
    
44. Devon Travis, 2B
    
    
45. Josh Donaldson, 3B
    
    
46. Justin Smoak, 1B
    
    
47. Russell Martin, C
    
    
48. Kendrys Morales, DH
    
    
49. Randal Grichuk, RF
    
    
50. Aledmys Diaz, SS
    
    
51. Kevin Pillar, CF
    
    Rotation and closer:
    
    
52. J.A. Happ, LHP
    
    
53. Aaron Sanchez, RHP
    
    
54. Marco Estrada, RHP
    
    
55. Marcus Stroman, RHP
    
    
56. Jaime Garcia, LHP
    
    Closer: Roberto Osuna, RHP
    
    • Blue Jays depth chart >
    
    BRAVES
    
    Lineup:
    
    
57. Ender Inciarte, CF
    
    
58. Ozzie Albies, 2B
    
    
59. Freddie Freeman, 1B
    
    
60. Tyler Flowers, C
    
    
61. Nick Markakis, RF
    
    
62. Preston Tucker, LF
    
    
63. Ryan Flaherty, 3B
    
    
64. Dansby Swanson, SS
    
    Rotation and closer:
    
    
65. Julio Teheran, RHP
    
    
66. Mike Foltynewicz, RHP
    
    
67. Brandon McCarthy, RHP
    
    
68. Sean Newcomb, LHP
    
    
69. Anibal Sanchez, RHP
    
    Closer: Arodys Vizcaino
    
    Note: Projected starting 3B Johan Camargo (back discomfort) likely will miss first week of season.
    
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    BREWERS
    
    Lineup:
    
    
70. Christian Yelich, LF 
    
    
71. Lorenzo Cain, CF
    
    
72. Travis Shaw, 3B
    
    
73. Eric Thames / Ryan Braun, 1B
    
    
74. Domingo Santana, RF
    
    
75. Manny Pina, C
    
    
76. Orlando Arcia, SS
    
    
77. Jonathan Villar, 2B
    
    Rotation and closer:
    
    
78. Chase Anderson, RHP
    
    
79. Zach Davies, RHP
    
    
80. Jhoulys Chacin, RHP
    
    
81. Brent Suter, LHP
    
    
82. Brandon Woodruff, RHP
    
    Closer: Corey Knebel, RHP
    
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    CARDINALS
    
    Lineup:
    
    
83. William Fowler, RF
    
    
84. Tommy Pham, CF
    
    
85. Matt Carpenter, 1B
    
    
86. Marcell Ozuna, LF
    
    
87. Jedd Gyorko, 3B
    
    
88. Yadier Molina, C
    
    
89. Paul DeJong, SS
    
    
90. Kolten Wong, 2B 
    
    Rotation and closer:
    
    
91. Carlos Martinez, RHP
    
    
92. Michael Wacha, RHP
    
    
93. Luke Weaver, RHP
    
    
94. Miles Mikolas, RHP
    
    
95. 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:
    
    
96. Ian Happ, CF
    
    
97. Kristopher Bryant, 3B
    
    
98. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
    
    
99. Willson Contreras, C
    
    
100. Kyle Schwarber, LF
     
     
101. Addison Russell, SS
     
     
102. Jason Heyward, RF
     
     
103. Javier Baez, 2B
     
     Rotation and closer:
     
     
104. Jonathan Lester, LHP
     
     
105. Kyle Hendricks, RHP
     
     
106. Yu Darvish, RHP
     
     
107. Jose Quintana, LHP
     
     
108. Tyler Chatwood, RHP
     
     Closer: Brandon Morrow, RHP
     
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     D-BACKS
     
     Lineup:
     
     
109. David Peralta, LF
     
     
110. A.J. Pollock, CF
     
     
111. Paul Goldschmidt, 1B
     
     
112. Jake Lamb, 3B
     
     
113. Ketel Marte, 2B
     
     
114. Alex Avila, C
     
     
115. Jarrod Dyson, RF
     
     
116. Nick Ahmed, SS
     
     Rotation and closer:
     
     
117. Patrick Corbin, LHP
     
     
118. Robbie Ray, LHP
     
     
119. Zack Greinke, RHP
     
     
120. Taijuan Walker, RHP
     
     
121. 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:
     
     
122. Chris Taylor, CF
     
     
123. Corey Seager, SS
     
     
124. Cody Bellinger, 1B
     
     
125. Matt Kemp, LF
     
     
126. Yasiel Puig, RF
     
     
127. Enrique Hernandez, 2B
     
     
128. John Forsythe, 3B
     
     
129. Austin Barnes, C
     
     Rotation and closer:
     
     
130. Clayton Kershaw, LHP
     
     
131. Alex Wood, LHP
     
     
132. Kenta Maeda, RHP
     
     
133. Rich Hill, LHP
     
     
134. 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.
     
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     GIANTS
     
     Lineup:
     
     
135. Andrew McCutchen, RF
     
     
136. Joe Panik, 2B
     
     
137. Buster Posey, C
     
     
138. Evan Longoria, 3B
     
     
139. Brandon Belt, 1B
     
     
140. Hunter Pence, LF
     
     
141. Brandon Crawford, SS
     
     
142. Austin Jackson, CF
     
     Rotation and closer:
     
     
143. Ty Blach, LHP
     
     
144. Johnny Cueto, RHP
     
     
145. Chris Stratton, RHP
     
     
146. Derek Holland, LHP
     
     
147. Tyler Beede, RHP
     
     Closer: Mark Melancon, RHP
     
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     INDIANS
     
     Lineup:
     
     
148. Francisco Lindor, SS
     
     
149. Jason Kipnis, 2B
     
     
150. Jose Ramirez, 3B
     
     
151. Edwin Encarnacion, DH
     
     
152. Yonder Alonso, 1B
     
     
153. Lonnie Chisenhall, RF
     
     
154. Tyler Naquin, LF
     
     
155. Roberto Perez, C
     
     
156. Bradley Zimmer, CF
     
     Rotation and closer:
     
     
157. Corey Kluber, RHP
     
     
158. Carlos Carrasco, RHP
     
     
159. Trevor Bauer, RHP
     
     
160. Mike Clevinger, RHP
     
     
161. Josh Tomlin, RHP
     
     Closer: Cody Allen, RHP
     
     Note: LF Michael Brantley (recovering from right ankle surgery) will start the season on the disabled list.
     
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     MARINERS
     
     Lineup:
     
     
162. Dee Gordon, CF
     
     
163. Jean Segura, SS
     
     
164. Robinson Cano, 2B
     
     
165. Nelson Cruz, DH
     
     
166. Kyle Seager, 3B
     
     
167. Mitch Haniger, RF
     
     
168. Ryon Healy, 1B
     
     
169. Mike Zunino, C
     
     
170. Ichiro Suzuki, LF
     
     Rotation and closer:
     
     
171. Felix Hernandez, RHP
     
     
172. James Paxton, LHP
     
     
173. Mike Leake, RHP
     
     
174. Marco Gonzales, LHP
     
     
175. Ariel Miranda, LHP
     
     Closer: Edwin Diaz, 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:
     
     
176. Lewis Brinson, CF
     
     
177. Derek Dietrich, LF
     
     
178. Starlin Castro, 2B
     
     
179. Justin Bour, 1B
     
     
180. Brian Anderson, 3B
     
     
181. Tomas Telis, C
     
     
182. Cameron Maybin, RF
     
     
183. Miguel Rojas, SS
     
     Rotation and closer:
     
     
184. Jose Urena, RHP
     
     
185. Odrisamer Despaigne, RHP
     
     
186. Caleb Smith, LHP
     
     
187. 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:
     
     
188. Brandon Nimmo, CF
     
     
189. Yoenis Cespedes, LF
     
     
190. Jay Bruce, RF
     
     
191. Asdrubal Cabrera, 2B
     
     
192. Todd Frazier, 3B
     
     
193. Adrian Gonzalez, 1B
     
     
194. Kevin Plawecki, C
     
     
195. Pitcher
     
     
196. Amed Rosario, SS
     
     Rotation and closer:
     
     
197. Noah Syndergaard, RHP
     
     
198. Jacob deGrom, RHP
     
     
199. Steven Matz, LHP
     
     
200. Matt Harvey, RHP
     
     
201. 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:
     
     
202. Adam Eaton, LF
     
     
203. Trea Turner, SS
     
     
204. Bryce Harper, RF
     
     
205. Anthony Rendon, 3B
     
     
206. Ryan Zimmerman, 1B
     
     
207. Howie Kendrick, 2B
     
     
208. Michael A. Taylor, CF
     
     
209. Matt Wieters, C
     
     Rotation and closer:
     
     
210. Max Scherzer, RHP
     
     
211. Stephen Strasburg, RHP
     
     
212. Giovany Gonzalez, LHP
     
     
213. Tanner Roark, RHP
     
     
214. A.J. Cole, RHP
     
     Closer: Sean Doolittle, LHP
     
     • Nationals depth chart >
     
     ORIOLES
     
     Lineup:
     
     
215. Timothy Beckham, 3B
     
     
216. Manny Machado, SS
     
     
217. Jonathan Schoop, 2B
     
     
218. Adam Jones, CF
     
     
219. Trey Mancini, LF
     
     
220. Chris Davis, 1B
     
     
221. Mark Trumbo, DH
     
     
222. Colby Rasmus, RF
     
     
223. Chance Sisco, C
     
     Rotation and closer:
     
     
224. Dylan Bundy, RHP
     
     
225. Andrew Cashner, RHP
     
     
226. Kevin Gausman, RHP
     
     
227. Chris Tillman, RHP
     
     
228. Mike Wright Jr. RHP
     
     Closer: Brad Brach, RHP
     
     • Orioles depth chart >
     
     PADRES
     
     Lineup:
     
     
229. Manuel Margot, CF
     
     
230. William Myers, RF
     
     
231. Eric Hosmer, 1B
     
     
232. Jose Pirela, LF
     
     
233. Chase Headley, 3B
     
     
234. Carlos Asuaje, 2B
     
     
235. Freddy Galvis, SS
     
     
236. Austin Hedges, C
     
     Rotation and closer:
     
     
237. Clayton Richard, LHP
     
     
238. Dinelson Lamet, RHP
     
     
239. Luis Perdomo, RHP
     
     
240. Bryan Mitchell, RHP
     
     
241. 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:
     
     
242. Cesar Hernandez, 2B
     
     
243. Carlos Santana, 1B
     
     
244. Odubel Herrera, CF
     
     
245. Rhys Hoskins, LF
     
     
246. Aaron Altherr / Nick Williams, RF
     
     
247. Maikel Franco, 3B
     
     
248. Jorge Alfaro, C
     
     
249. Pitcher
     
     
250. J.P. Crawford, SS
     
     Rotation and closer:
     
     
251. Aaron Nola, RHP
     
     
252. Jacob Arrieta, RHP
     
     
253. Nick Pivetta, RHP
     
     
254. Vince Velasquez, RHP
     
     
255. Ben Lively, RHP / Zach Eflin, RHP
     
     Closer: Hector Neris, RHP
     
     • Phillies depth chart >
     
     PIRATES
     
     Lineup:
     
     
256. Adam Frazier, DH
     
     
257. Josh Harrison, 2B
     
     
258. Gregory Polanco, RF
     
     
259. Josh Bell, 1B
     
     
260. Corey Dickerson, LF
     
     
261. Starling Marte, CF
     
     
262. Francisco Cervelli, C
     
     
263. Colin Moran, 3B
     
     
264. Jordy Mercer, SS
     
     Rotation and closer:
     
     
265. Ivan Nova, RHP
     
     
266. Jameson Taillon, RHP
     
     
267. Trevor Williams, RHP
     
     
268. Chad Kuhl, RHP
     
     
269. Joe Musgrove, RHP
     
     Closer: Felipe Rivero, LHP
     
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     RANGERS
     
     Lineup:
     
     
270. Delino DeShields, CF
     
     
271. Joey Gallo, 1B
     
     
272. Elvis Andrus, SS
     
     
273. Adrian Beltre, 3B
     
     
274. Nomar Mazara, RF
     
     
275. Shin-Soo Choo, DH
     
     
276. Robinson Chirinos, C
     
     
277. Rougned Odor, 2B
     
     
278. Ryan Rua, LF
     
     Rotation and closer:
     
     
279. Cole Hamels, LHP
     
     
280. Matt Moore, LHP
     
     
281. Mike Minor, LHP
     
     
282. Doug Fister, RHP
     
     
283. Martin Perez, LHP
     
     Closer: Alex Claudio, LHP
     
     • Rangers depth chart >
     
     RAYS
     
     Lineup:
     
     
284. Matt Duffy, 3B
     
     
285. Kevin Kiermaier, CF
     
     
286. Carlos Gomez, RF
     
     
287. C.J. Cron, 1B
     
     
288. Wilson Ramos, C
     
     
289. Brad Miller, DH
     
     
290. Daniel Robertson, 2B
     
     
291. Adeiny Hechavarria, SS
     
     
292. Denard Span, LF
     
     Rotation and closer:
     
     
293. Chris Archer, RHP
     
     
294. Blake Snell, LHP
     
     
295. Jake Faria, RHP
     
     
296. Nathan Eovaldi, RHP
     
     Closer: Alex Colome, RHP
     
     • Rays depth chart >
     
     REDS
     
     Lineup:
     
     
297. Billy Hamilton, CF
     
     
298. Eugenio Suarez, 3B
     
     
299. Joey Votto, 1B
     
     
300. Scooter Gennett, 2B
     
     
301. Adam Duvall, LF
     
     
302. Scott Schebler, RF
     
     
303. Jose Peraza, SS
     
     
304. Tucker Barnhart, C
     
     Rotation and closer:
     
     
305. Homer Bailey, RHP
     
     
306. Luis Castillo, RHP
     
     
307. Tyler Mahle, RHP
     
     
308. 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:
     
     
309. Mookie Betts, RF
     
     
310. Andrew Benintendi, LF
     
     
311. Hanley Ramirez, 1B
     
     
312. J.D. Martinez, DH
     
     
313. Xander Bogaerts, SS
     
     
314. Rafael Devers, 3B
     
     
315. Eduardo Nunez, 2B
     
     
316. Jackie Bradley Jr., CF
     
     
317. Christian Vazquez, C
     
     Rotation and closer:
     
     
318. Chris Sale, LHP
     
     
319. David Price, LHP
     
     
320. Rick Porcello, RHP
     
     
321. Christopher Johnson, LHP
     
     
322. Hector Velazquez, RHP
     
     Closer: Craig Kimbrel, RHP
     
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     ROCKIES
     
     Lineup:
     
     
323. Charlie Blackmon, CF
     
     
324. DJ LeMahieu, 2B
     
     
325. Carlos Gonzalez, RF
     
     
326. Nolan Arenado, 3B
     
     
327. Trevor Story, SS
     
     
328. Gerardo Parra, LF
     
     
329. Ian Desmond, 1B
     
     
330. Chris Iannetta, C
     
     Rotation and closer:
     
     
331. Jon Gray, RHP
     
     
332. Tyler Anderson, LHP
     
     
333. German Marquez, RHP
     
     
334. Chad Bettis, RHP
     
     
335. Kyle Freeland, LHP
     
     Closer: Wade Davis, RHP
     
     • Rockies depth chart >
     
     ROYALS
     
     Lineup:
     
     
336. Jonathan Jay, LF
     
     
337. Whit Merrifield, 2B
     
     
338. Mike Moustakas, 3B
     
     
339. Lucas Duda, 1B
     
     
340. Cheslor Cuthbert, DH
     
     
341. Jorge Soler, RF
     
     
342. Alex Gordon, CF
     
     
343. Alcides Escobar, SS
     
     
344. Andrew Butera, C
     
     Rotation and closer:
     
     
345. Danny Duffy, LHP
     
     
346. Ian Kennedy, RHP
     
     
347. Jason Hammel, RHP
     
     
348. Jakob Junis, RHP 
     
     
349. 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:
     
     
350. Leonys Martin, CF
     
     
351. Jeimer Candelario, 3B
     
     
352. Jose Cabrera, 1B
     
     
353. Nicholas Castellanos, RF
     
     
354. Victor Martinez, DH
     
     
355. James McCann, C
     
     
356. Michael Mahtook, LF
     
     
357. Jose Iglesias, SS
     
     
358. Dixon Machado 2B
     
     Rotation and closer:
     
     
359. Jordan Zimmermann, RHP
     
     
360. Michael Fulmer, RHP
     
     
361. Francisco Liriano, LHP
     
     
362. Matthew Boyd, LHP
     
     
363. Daniel Norris, LHP
     
     Closer: Shane Greene, RHP
     
     • Tigers depth chart >
     
     TWINS
     
     Lineup:
     
     
364. James Dozier, 2B
     
     
365. Joe Mauer, 1B
     
     
366. Miguel Sano, 3B
     
     
367. Eddie Rosario, LF
     
     
368. Logan Morrison, DH
     
     
369. Eduardo Escobar, SS
     
     
370. Max Kepler, RF
     
     
371. Byron Buxton, CF
     
     
372. Jason Castro, C
     
     Rotation and closer:
     
     
373. Jake Odorizzi, RHP
     
     
374. Kyle Gibson, RHP
     
     
375. Jose Berrios, RHP
     
     
376. Lance Lynn, RHP
     
     
377. Phil Hughes, RHP
     
     Closer: Fernando Rodney, RHP
     
     • Twins depth chart >
     
     WHITE SOX
     
     Lineup:
     
     
378. Yoan Moncada, 2B
     
     
379. Avisail Garcia, RF
     
     
380. Jose Abreu, 1B
     
     
381. Welington Castillo, C
     
     
382. Nicky Delmonico, LF
     
     
383. Tim Anderson, SS
     
     
384. Matt Davidson, DH
     
     
385. Yolmer Sanchez, 3B
     
     
386. Adam Engel, CF
     
     Rotation and closer:
     
     
387. James Shields, RHP
     
     
388. Lucas Giolito, RHP
     
     
389. Reynaldo Lopez, RHP
     
     
390. Miguel Gonzalez, RHP
     
     
391. Carson Fulmer, RHP
     
     Closer: Joakim Soria, RHP
     
     • White Sox depth chart >
     
     YANKEES
     
     Lineup:
     
     
392. Brett Gardner, LF
     
     
393. Aaron Judge, RF
     
     
394. Giancarlo Stanton, DH
     
     
395. Gary Sanchez, C
     
     
396. Aaron Hicks, CF
     
     
397. Didi Gregorius, SS
     
     
398. Brandon Drury, 3B
     
     
399. Neil Walker, 2B
     
     
400. Christopher Austin, 1B
     
     Rotation and closer:
     
     
401. Luis Severino, RHP
     
     
402. Masahiro Tanaka, RHP
     
     
403. Carsten Sabathia, LHP
     
     
404. Sonny Gray, RHP
     
     
405. Jordan Montgomery, LHP
     
     Closer: Albertin Chapman, LHP
     
     Note: 1B Greg Bird (right foot surgery) will miss first six to eight weeks of season.
     
     • Yankees depth chart >