PHOENIX — The Dodgers lineup and schedule pitchers on Thursday feature a few firsts this spring, against the Indians this afternoon at Camelback Ranch.
Franklin Gutierrez starts in right field on Thursday, batting fifth for the Dodgers, after making two previous starts at designated hitter.
"In a pinch he can play center, but I think for us I see him in the corners.”
Gutierrez was one of the best defensive center fielders in his prime with the Mariners, but hasn’t played the position since 2013.
"He's done a good job of taking balls off the bat at all three positions,” Roberts said.