Thursday’s Opening Day got off to an auspicious start for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Before the game, Lonnie Chisenhall, who was signed to man right field until Gregory Polanco returns, and projected fifth starter Jordan Lyles were placed on the 15-day injured list. You can read about all of that here. Additionally, Starling Marte was a late scratch due to a migraine.
These moves led to Melky Cabrera starting in right field and batting second for the Pirates, while veteran JB Shuck was in center batting seventh.