Projected 2018 lineups, rotations for every team

February 21st, 2018

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
Michael Trout, CF
Justin Upton, LF
Jose Pujols, DH
Kole Calhoun, RF
Zack Cozart, 3B
Luis Valbuena, 1B
Andrelton Simmons, SS
Martin Maldonado, C

Rotation and closer:
Garrett Richards, RHP
Tyler Skaggs, LHP
Matthew Shoemaker, RHP
Shohei Othani, RHP
JC Ramirez, RHP

Closer: Richard Parker

• Angels depth chart >

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, RHP
Charlie Morton, RHP

Closer: Ken Giles, RHP

• Astros depth chart >

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.

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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 Diaz, SS
Kevin Pillar, CF

Rotation and closer:
J.A. Happ, LHP
Aaron Sanchez, RHP
Marco Estrada, RHP
Marcus Stroman, RHP
Jaime Garcia, 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
Anibal Sanchez, RHP

Closer: Arodys Vizcaino

Note: Projected starting 3B Johan Camargo (back discomfort) likely will miss first week of season.

• Braves depth chart >

BREWERS

Lineup:
Christian Yelich, LF
Lorenzo Cain, CF
Travis Shaw, 3B
Eric Thames / Ryan Braun, 1B
Domingo Santana, RF
Manny Pina, C
Orlando Arcia, SS
Jonathan Villar, 2B

Rotation and closer:
Chase Anderson, RHP
Zach Davies, RHP
Jhoulys Chacin, RHP
Brent Suter, LHP
Brandon Woodruff, RHP

Closer: Corey Knebel, RHP

• Brewers depth chart >

CARDINALS

Lineup:
William 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 Martinez, 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
Kristopher Bryant, 3B
Anthony Rizzo, 1B
Willson Contreras, C
Kyle Schwarber, LF
Addison Russell, SS
Jason Heyward, RF
Javier Baez, 2B

Rotation and closer:
Jonathan Lester, LHP
Kyle Hendricks, RHP
Yu Darvish, RHP
Jose 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
Enrique Hernandez, 2B
John 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
Jose Ramirez, 3B
Edwin Encarnacion, DH
Yonder Alonso, 1B
Lonnie Chisenhall, RF
Tyler Naquin, LF
Roberto Perez, 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 Cano, 2B
Nelson Cruz, DH
Kyle Seager, 3B
Mitch Haniger, RF
Ryon Healy, 1B
Mike Zunino, C
Ichiro Suzuki, LF

Rotation and closer:
Felix Hernandez, RHP
James Paxton, LHP
Mike Leake, RHP
Marco Gonzales, LHP
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:
Lewis Brinson, CF
Derek Dietrich, LF
Starlin Castro, 2B
Justin Bour, 1B
Brian Anderson, 3B
Tomas Telis, C
Cameron Maybin, RF
Miguel Rojas, SS

Rotation and closer:
Jose Urena, 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 Cespedes, LF
Jay Bruce, RF
Asdrubal Cabrera, 2B
Todd Frazier, 3B
Adrian Gonzalez, 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
Giovany Gonzalez, LHP
Tanner Roark, RHP
A.J. Cole, RHP

Closer: Sean Doolittle, LHP

• Nationals depth chart >

ORIOLES

Lineup:
Timothy 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
William 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:
Cesar Hernandez, 2B
Carlos Santana, 1B
Odubel 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
Jacob Arrieta, RHP
Nick Pivetta, RHP
Vince Velasquez, RHP
Ben Lively, RHP / Zach Eflin, RHP

Closer: Hector 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:
Ivan Nova, RHP
Jameson Taillon, RHP
Trevor Williams, RHP
Chad Kuhl, RHP
Joe Musgrove, RHP

Closer: Felipe Rivero, LHP

• Pirates depth chart >

RANGERS

Lineup:
Delino DeShields, CF
Joey Gallo, 1B
Elvis Andrus, SS
Adrian Beltre, 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
Martin Perez, LHP

Closer: Alex Claudio, LHP

• Rangers depth chart >

RAYS

Lineup:
Matt Duffy, 3B
Kevin Kiermaier, CF
Carlos Gomez, RF
C.J. Cron, 1B
Wilson Ramos, C
Brad Miller, DH
Daniel Robertson, 2B
Adeiny Hechavarria, 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 Suarez, 3B
Joey Votto, 1B
Scooter Gennett, 2B
Adam Duvall, LF
Scott Schebler, RF
Jose 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 Nunez, 2B
Jackie Bradley Jr., CF
Christian Vazquez, C

Rotation and closer:
Chris Sale, LHP
David Price, LHP
Rick Porcello, RHP
Christopher Johnson, LHP
Hector Velazquez, RHP

Closer: Craig Kimbrel, RHP

• Red Sox depth chart >

ROCKIES

Lineup:
Charlie Blackmon, CF
DJ LeMahieu, 2B
Carlos Gonzalez, 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
German Marquez, RHP
Chad Bettis, RHP
Kyle Freeland, LHP

Closer: Wade Davis, RHP

• Rockies depth chart >

ROYALS

Lineup:
Jonathan Jay, LF
Whit Merrifield, 2B
Mike Moustakas, 3B
Lucas Duda, 1B
Cheslor Cuthbert, DH
Jorge Soler, RF
Alex Gordon, CF
Alcides Escobar, SS
Andrew 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
Jose Cabrera, 1B
Nicholas Castellanos, RF
Victor Martinez, DH
James McCann, C
Michael Mahtook, LF
Jose 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:
James Dozier, 2B
Joe Mauer, 1B
Miguel Sano, 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
Jose Berrios, RHP
Lance Lynn, RHP
Phil Hughes, RHP

Closer: Fernando Rodney, RHP

• Twins depth chart >

WHITE SOX

Lineup:
Yoan Moncada, 2B
Avisail Garcia, RF
Jose Abreu, 1B
Welington Castillo, C
Nicky Delmonico, LF
Tim Anderson, SS
Matt Davidson, DH
Yolmer Sanchez, 3B
Adam Engel, CF

Rotation and closer:
James Shields, RHP
Lucas Giolito, RHP
Reynaldo Lopez, RHP
Miguel Gonzalez, RHP
Carson Fulmer, RHP

Closer: Joakim Soria, RHP

• White Sox depth chart >

YANKEES

Lineup:
Brett Gardner, LF
Aaron Judge, RF
Giancarlo Stanton, DH
Gary Sanchez, C
Aaron Hicks, CF
Didi Gregorius, SS
Brandon Drury, 3B
Neil Walker, 2B
Christopher Austin, 1B

Rotation and closer:
Luis Severino, RHP
Masahiro Tanaka, RHP
Carsten Sabathia, LHP
Sonny Gray, RHP
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 >