The Washington Nationals play their first regular season game on March 28, but yesterday, March 22, manager Davey Martinez may have rolled out his Opening Day lineup.
Max Scherzer started for the Nats yesterday against the Marlins. Ryan Zimmerman started as the designated hitter. If we subtract Zimmerman and insert Scherzer into the #9 spot, here is the lineup:
- RF Adam Eaton (L)
- SS Trea Turner
- LF Juan Soto (L)
- 1B Matt Adams (L)
- 2B Brian Dozier
- CF Victor Robles
- SP Scherzer
There are a few points to note here.