Not only is there a full MLB slate on Wednesday, April 12th, but we have plenty of afternoon starts that will require some quick decision-making from fantasy baseball managers. We’ll have all the updates you need in this post as the day progresses with an eye on key injuries and absences.
MLB starting lineups: Wednesday, April 12th
Houston Astros vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 12:35 p.m. ET
With lefty Rich HIll on the mound, Yordan Alvarez has been given a day off — David Hensley gets the start at DH while Corey Julks starts in left. Chas McCormick is back in the leadoff spot.
Astros lineup with Jose Urquidy on the mound: pic.twitter.com/qurH9oIBMv
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) April 12, 2023
Andrew McCutchen is back in the three-hole and DHing after a day off yesterday, while Ji-man Choi will sit. Ji-Hwan Bae leads off again after his late-inning heroics.
Series finale vs. the Astros.
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) April 12, 2023
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San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets, 1:10 p.m. ET
Matt Carpenter and Rougned Odor are back in the lineup to face righty Tylor Megill while Nelson Cruz sits.
Series finale in NY.#BringTheGold pic.twitter.com/mYhdyoR4KO
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) April 12, 2023
No Francisco Alvarez again for the Mets, as Tomas Nido will handle catching duties. Mark Canha and Tommy Pham get their usual starts with a lefty on the mound.
Rubber match against the Padres. pic.twitter.com/RyS62quolc
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) April 12, 2023
Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins, 1:10 p.m. ET
Boy, injuries have thinned this White Sox lineup out miserably — Yoan Moncada is still out with back problems, meaning Hanser Alberto starts at third and Lenyn Sosa starts at second while Elvis Andrus fills in for Tim Anderson at short.
Today's #WhiteSox starters in Minnesota: pic.twitter.com/OaqI73WIpe
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) April 12, 2023
Welcome to the show, Edouard Julien. The Twins’ No. 4 prospect will start at second and bat eighth while Nick Gordon hits cleanup with Joey Gallo on the shelf.
Your #MNTwins lineup for the final game of the series against the White Sox
— Twins Talk (@LetsTalk_Twins) April 12, 2023
1. Donovan Solano 1B
2. Byron Buxton DH
3. Jose Miranda 3B
4. Nick Gordon LF
5. Ryan Jeffers C
6. Trevor Larnach RF
7. Kyle Farmer SS
8. Edouard Julien 2B
9. Michael A. Taylor CF
Sonny Gray P
New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians, 1:10 p.m. ET
For the first time in his MLB career, Anthony Volpe is leading off for the Yankees. Isiah Kiner-Falefa fills in for DJ LeMahieu at third, while Franchy Cordero gets another start in left and should be rostered in most fantasy leagues. Gleyber Torres sits with a hip/groin injury that Aaron Boone doesn’t expect to cost him significant time.
Wednesday Matinee #RepBX pic.twitter.com/JsfmMo78rI
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) April 12, 2023
It boggles the mind that Amed Rosario still hits in the two spot against righties, especially while Andres Gimenez sits fifth.
Guardians lineup today vs. Clarke Schmidt
— GuardsMuse (@GuardsMuse) April 12, 2023
1.Kwan LF
2.Rosario SS
3.Ramirez 3B
4.Naylor DH
5.Giménez 2B
6.Bell 1B
7.Brennan RF
8.Straw CF
9.Gallagher C
Series is tied at 1-1, with Peyton Battenfield on the mound for the Guards.
Seattle Mariners vs. Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. ET
Cal Raleigh catches again while the red-hot Jarred Kelenic gets another start in left against righty Marcus Stroman.
Logan's on the bump. #SeaUsRise pic.twitter.com/KQbsAICAyf
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) April 12, 2023
After pulling himself out of Tuesday night’s win due to an exhausting 24 hours spent in the hospital with his wife Mallory, Dansby Swanson will get a day off on Wednesday afternoon while Nico Hoerner slides to short and Nick Madrigal mans second.
CUBS STARTING LINEUP vs THE MARINERS
— Dingers: A Chicago Cubs Podcast (@Dingercubs) April 12, 2023
Game 3
STROMAN vs GILBERT pic.twitter.com/JMtNGhQUjS
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Colorado Rockies, 3:10 p.m. ET
Alec Burleson will get a start in left with a righty on the mound for the Rockies, while Nolan Gorman slots in at second. Still no Dylan Carlson, who remains day to day with a neck injury — Tyler O’Neill will patrol center for St. Louis.
Going for the series win! pic.twitter.com/PphZbc1KG9
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) April 12, 2023
Charlie Blackmon is back in the lineup on Wednesday, but Kris Bryant will get a day off as Jurickson Profar starts in left and leads off while Harold Castro slots in at DH.
4/12 Colorado Rockies Lineup:
— Grand Slam Picks (@GSMLBPicks) April 12, 2023
1 LF Jurickson Profar
2 RF Charlie Blackmon
3 2B Ryan McMahon
4 1B C.J. Cron
5 3B Mike Moustakas
6 CF Yonathan Daza
7 DH Harold Castro
8 SS Ezequiel Tovar
9 C Brian Serven
SP:Jose Urena #Rockies #MLB
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 3:40 p.m. ET
Mike Brosseau will get a rare start against a righty, while Brice Turang and Garrett Mitchell are both back in the lineup and will bat sixth and eighth respectively.
Brewers (8-3) @ DBacks (7-5) today at 2:40 PM CT @ Chase Field.
— Brewers Fever (@Brewers_Fever) April 12, 2023
RHP Janson Junk (Brewers Debut) vs RHP Drey Jameson (2-0, 2.16)
Lineup:
Yelich LF
Adames SS
Tellez DH
Contreras C
Mitchell CF
Voit 1B
Turang 2B
Wiemer RF
Brosseau 3B#ThisIsMyCrew
Business as usual for the D-backs, although Gabriel Moreno will get a rest behind the dish. Christian Walker is back in the lineup after a day off yesterday.
Game 13. #ArizonaBorn pic.twitter.com/IOHk8ZwH44
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) April 12, 2023
Miami Marlins vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 4:05 p.m. ET
No Garrett Cooper or Avisail Garcia for the Marlins, thinning their lineup even further. If ever there were a get-well spot for Zack Wheeler, this is it. Jesus Sanchez will get a start in right field.
#Marlins lineup for series finale vs Phillies. No Cooper (upper left leg) and Avisail Garcia (left hamstring). Soler at DH. Gurriel gets another start at first. De La Cruz and Sanchez in corner outfield spots. Stallings catching Cabrera. pic.twitter.com/4zcMyX6eCs
— Jordan McPherson (@J_McPherson1126) April 12, 2023
Bryson Stott is back atop the lineup for Philly and Brandon Marsh will start in center with Miami righty Edward Cabrera on the mound. Jake Cave gets the call in left and should start against most righties — at least until Bryce Harper returns.
Wheels up. #RingTheBell
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) April 12, 2023
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Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Angels, 4:07 p.m. ET
Luis Garcia is finally back in the lineup for the Nats after missing several games with a hamstring issue. Beyond that, this is becoming D.C.’s preferred look against righties, with Alex Call leading off followed by Jeimer Candelario, Dominic Smith and Joey Meneses.
Today’s rubber match falls on a Gore Day.#NATITUDE pic.twitter.com/xQCTqEPGb6
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) April 12, 2023
After pulling double duty yesterday, Shohei Ohtani will get a day off on Wednesday against MacKenzie Gore. Mike Trout DHs in his absence, while Brett Phillips gets the start in center.
Angels lineup today with Brett Phillips getting his first start. Ohtani has the day off. pic.twitter.com/0t2ySVuZUl
— Sam Blum (@SamBlum3) April 12, 2023
Oakland Athletics vs. Baltimore Orioles, 6:35 p.m. ET
Tony Kemp slides up to the leadoff spot against righty Dean Kremer, while Aledmys Diaz gets back into the lineup at second base and Connor Capel gets a day off.
Today's lineup vs. Baltimore - April 12, 2023 at Oriole Park pic.twitter.com/RXK1y1Ntid
— Oakland A's Communications (@AthleticsPR) April 12, 2023
With lefty Ken Waldichuk on the mound for Oakland, James McCann will catch and bat cleanup while Adley Rutschman serves as the DH. Cedric Mullins will get the day off while Ryan McKenna patrols center field.
James McCann bats cleanup, Adam Frazier plays right field, and Ryan McKenna mans center with no Cedric Mullins in this Orioles lineup: pic.twitter.com/yq7TNyNsHe
— Nathan Ruiz (@NathanSRuiz) April 12, 2023
Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 6:40 p.m. ET
The Red Sox are looking to stack lefties against rookie Rays righty Taj Bradley. Alex Verdugo is back in the leadoff spot, while Triston Casas, Raimel Tapia, Reese McGuire and Yu Chang will all start.
All set in St. Pete. pic.twitter.com/BK4LFUR1Lh
— Red Sox (@RedSox) April 12, 2023
No Josh Lowe for the Rays against lefty Chris Sale, as Harold Ramirez starts in right while Manual Margot returns to the outfield. Taylor Walls will get another start at third as Yandy Diaz fills the DH slot.
Lineup for 11-0 #Rays vs #RedSox, Walls back, all righthanded hitters vs. LH Sale. pic.twitter.com/EW2gMgqcSN
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) April 12, 2023
Detroit Tigers vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 7:07 p.m. ET
Matt Vierling will lead off while Nick Maton hits second against Kevin Gausman. Miguel Cabrera is back in the lineup while Akil Baddoo sits.
Here's how we line up tonight in Toronto. pic.twitter.com/bcoEX0lSWb
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 12, 2023
Alejandro Kirk will get the day off while Danny Jansen catches and Matt Chapman serves as the DH against Spencer Turnbull. Santiago Espinal slides over to third base.
Good job working Santiago Espinal into the lineup! pic.twitter.com/hLZ0RxSeeN
— Blue Jays Dad (@BlueJaysDad) April 12, 2023
Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves, 7:20 p.m. ET
Tyler Stephenson will DH rather than catch for Cincy, as Luke Maile will handle duties behind the plate. Jason Vosler also will start at the hot corner in place of Spencer Steer, who appears to be a lefties-only option right now.
Hunter Greene takes the mound for the series finale.
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) April 12, 2023
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Marcell Ozuna will DH tonight for Atlanta while Sam Hilliard continues to get regular playing time in center while Michael Harris II is on the shelf with back issue
Series finale on deck!#ForTheA pic.twitter.com/Ls0L2jynNW
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) April 12, 2023
Kansas City Royals vs. Texas Rangers, 8:05 p.m. ET
Hunter Dozier will sit while Franmil Reyes starts at DH and Nicky Lopez slides over to third against Nathan Eovaldi. Kyle Isbel has moved all the way up to fifth in the order.
Brad Keller heads to the mound for the series and road trip finale in Texas.#WelcomeToTheCity pic.twitter.com/6HluE7OQss
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) April 12, 2023
Some shuffling for the Rangers today, as Corey Seager has been placed on the IL with a hamstring strain while Leody Taveras returns from his oblique injury to start in center field. Josh Smith figures to handle shortstop duties for Texas for the time being.
Going for the sweep. #StraightUpTX pic.twitter.com/tVWuaF0oUR
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) April 12, 2023
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants, 9:45 p.m. ET
Will Smith, not Austin Barnes, will catch Clayton Kershaw tonight, while Max Muncy hits cleanup and David Peralta gets a start in left.
Tonight’s #Dodgers lineup at Giants: pic.twitter.com/3netpBn1zQ
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 12, 2023
No Joc Pedersen tonight against a lefty, while Heliot Ramos starts in left and southpaw specialist Darin Ruf makes his return to San Francisco.
Giants’ lineup vs. Clayton Kershaw:
— Maria I. Guardado (@mi_guardado) April 12, 2023
Thairo Estrada – SS
Wilmer Flores – 1B
Michael Conforto – RF
JD Davis – 3B
Darin Ruf – DH
David Villar – 2B
Mike Yastrzemsksi – CF
Joey Bart – C
Heliot Ramos – LF
Alex Cobb - P