Some things have become clear as we progress through Spring Training, so let’s take a look at where things stand for the Guardians’ Opening Day Roster.
Projected Lineup (vs. LHP Cole Ragans)
1. Steven Kwan - LF
2. Jose Ramirez - 3B
3. Carlos Santana - 1B
4. Lane Thomas - CF
5. Jhonkensy Noel - DH
6. Tyler Freeman - RF
7. Brayan Rocchio - SS
8. Bo Naylor - C
9. Gabriel Arias - 2B
Bench:
Kyle Manzardo - 1B/DH
Will Brennan - OF
Austin Hedges - C
Daniel Schneemann - UIF/OF
Analysis:
I think Kyle Manzardo will get a good bunch of at-bats against lefties this year, but I could see him sitting against the most elite of the southpaws, which would call for an Opening Day game off the bench against Ragans.