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cRise and shine, baseball fans: A matinee-heavy Wednesday slate means those bets and start/sit decisions need to happen much earlier than normal. Our daily MLB lineup report will give you all the info you need about who’s starting and who’s sitting.
MLB starting lineups: Wednesday, April 26
Texas Rangers vs. Cincinnati Reds, 12:35 p.m. ET
Robbie Grossman, Josh Smith and Brad Miller will all start for Texas as the Rangers stack lefties against Graham Ashcraft, while Travis Jankowski starts in center and bats second to give Leody Taveras a day off.
Rangers starting lineup for April 26 at Cincinnati. pic.twitter.com/zKZFoH45So
— Texas Rangers PR (@TXRangersPR) April 26, 2023
Wil Myers is back in the lineup after being a late scratch yesterday while Henry Ramos and Kevin Newman start again in right and at shortstop. Tyler Stephenson will DH while Curt Casali handles catching duties.
Looking to round up a sweep❗
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) April 26, 2023
Powered by @PNCBank pic.twitter.com/oVljxDhuDG
Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles, 1:05 p.m. ET
The lineup remains about the same for Boston, save for Immanuel Valdez spelling the injured Christian Arroyo at second base.
Today’s lineup for Red Sox @ Orioles:
— Tyler Milliken ⚾️ (@tylermilliken_) April 26, 2023
1. Verdugo RF
2. Devers 3B
3. Turner DH
4. Yoshida LF
5. K. Hernández SS
6. Casas 1B
7. Duran CF
8. Valdez 2B
9. Wong C
Tanner Houck gets the start. 1:05 first pitch. pic.twitter.com/5CBDPuD6oU
Ryan O’Hearn gets a start at first base against a righty, while Adam Frazier starts and Jorge Mateo sits.
Orioles lineup vs. Red Sox pic.twitter.com/we1qvwH4fR
— Jacob Calvin Meyer (@jcalvinmeyer) April 26, 2023
Chicago White Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 1:07 p.m. ET
Elvis Andrus gets a turn atop the order for Chicago, while Seby Zavala spells Yasmani Grandal as the catcher deals with back spasms. Romy Gonzalez gets another start in right field.
Today's #WhiteSox starters at Rogers Centre: pic.twitter.com/7O2tvKLB8u
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) April 26, 2023
Santiago Espinal returns to the lineup for Toronto, while Alejandro Kirk serves as the DH and Danny Jansen starts behind the plate. Whit Merrifield will start in left.
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Colorado Rockies vs. Cleveland Guardians, 1:10 p.m. ET
Trenton Doyle continues to start in center while C.J. Cron returns to the lineup. Alan Trejo and Ezequiel Tovar will handle the middle infield spots.
#Rockies lineup for the last game in Cleveland: pic.twitter.com/Y9nesykPr7
— Danielle Allentuck (@d_allentuck) April 26, 2023
Will Brennan gets a start in center while Myles Straw sits for Cleveland, and Cam Gallagher spells Mike Zunino behind the plate.
Here is todays lineup vs the #rockies
— Cleveland Guardians Fan (@CleGuardsFan) April 26, 2023
1. Steven Kwan LF
2. Amed Rosario SS
3. Jose Rameirez 3B
4. Josh Naylor DH
5. Josh Bell 1B
6. Andres Gimenez 2B
7. Oscar Gonzalez RF
8. Will Brennan CF
9. Cam Gallagher C
Starting on the hill for the #Guardians will be Tanner Bibee
New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins, 1:10 p.m. ET
Anthony Volpe seems to be New York’s permanent leadoff man, while Gleyber Torres returns to the lineup and Willie Calhoun and Isiah Kiner-Falefa will start in center and right field respectively.
Today’s lineup. Yankees looking to avoid the sweep vs. the Twins. pic.twitter.com/8j44dsSLmN
— Chris Kirschner (@ChrisKirschner) April 26, 2023
Max Kepler leads off while Joey Gallo starts at first, Nick Gordon gets the nod in center and Willi Castro plays third. Jose Miranda serves as the DH while Byron Buxton gets a day off.
Your #MNTwins lineup for the final game of the series against the New York Yankees
— Twins Talk (@LetsTalk_Twins) April 26, 2023
1. Max Kepler RF
2. Carlos Correa SS
3. Trevor Larnach LF
4. Jose Miranda DH
5. Joey Gallo 1B
6. Donovan Solano 2B
7. Nick Gordon CF
8. Christian Vásquez C
9. Willi Castro 3B
Kenta Maeda P
Detroit Tigers vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 1:40 p.m. ET
Zack McKinstry leads off for Detroit this afternoon, while Riley Greene returns to the lineup and Akil Baddoo and Matt Vierling drop back down to the bottom of the order.
Time to finish strong. pic.twitter.com/lGvhavGQ45
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 26, 2023
Victor Caratini spells William Contreras behind the dish while Mike Brosseau gets a start at third despite a righty on the mound for Detroit.
Today's #Brewers lineup:
— The Brewer Nation (@BrewerNation) April 26, 2023
LF Yelich
DH Winker
SS Adames
1B Tellez
RF Anderson
C Caratini
2B Turang
3B Brosseau
CF Wiemer
(P Peralta)
Kansas City Royals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 3:40 p.m. ET
MJ Melendez finally returns to the lineup after battling a back injury while Salvador Perez gets a rare day off. Jackie Bradley Jr. will start in right as Hunter Dozier also sits.
Ryan Yarbrough heads to the mound for the deciding game of our series vs. the Diamondbacks.#WelcomeToTheCity pic.twitter.com/QAkVMwQOzQ
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) April 26, 2023
Josh Rojas and Geraldo Perdomo sit with a lefty on the mound for K.C., as Ketel Marte leads off and Emmanuel Rivera gets a start at third. Evan Longoria will DH while Jose Herrera spells Gabriel Moreno behind the dish.
Game 26. #ArizonaBorn pic.twitter.com/bwKPzyfDGq
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) April 26, 2023
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 6:35 p.m. ET
J.D. Martinez remains out with a back injury while Michael Busch gets his first career start at third in lieu of Max Muncy. Austin Wynns will catch Tony Gonsolin.
The Dodgers lineup Wednesday against the Pirates.
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) April 26, 2023
J.D. Martinez remains out (back) while Michael Busch is getting his first career start at 3B.
And welcome back Tony Gonsolin! pic.twitter.com/jhpvwqKcIn
The newly extended Bryan Reynolds makes his return from the bereavement list, while Jack Suwinski and Connor Joe man the other two outfield spots and Ji-Hwan Bae starts at second.
Game 2 vs. the Dodgers.
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) April 26, 2023
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Houston Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 6:40 p.m. ET
No Yordan Alvarez once again as the star battles a neck injury. Corey Julks takes his place in left, while Jeremy Pena is batting second again and David Hensley gets another start at DH.
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Josh Lowe will sit for the Rays as Jose Siri’s return adds to Tampa’s outfield logjam. Manuel Margot will handle right and Randy Arozarena gets the start in left while Harold Ramirez DHs and Christian Bethancourt returns behind the plate.
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Seattle Mariners vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 6:40 p.m. ET
The red-hot Jarred Kelenic moves to third in the lineup as Kolten Wong returns at second base and AJ Pollock continues to start at DH.
Game 2️⃣ from the City of Brotherly Love. #SeaUsRise
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) April 26, 2023
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Jake Cave and Edmundo Sosa continue to start in right and at third base respectively against right-handers, while Alec Bohm drops to seventh in the order as Brandon Marsh hits fifth.
Bring on game day #RingTheBell
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) April 26, 2023
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Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets, 7:10 p.m. ET
Stone Garrett continues to lose playing time to Alex Call while Luis Garcia once again bats second.
#Nationals lineup for Game 2 tonight against the Mets. pic.twitter.com/nKmlqJ9SXH
— District on Deck (@DistrictOnDeck) April 26, 2023
A lefty on the mound for D.C. means Mark Canha, Tommy Pham and Eduardo Escobar will all start for the Mets, while Tomas Nido handles catching duties.
Tonight’s #Mets lineup
— MetsAvenue (@MetsAvenue) April 26, 2023
Nimmo CF
Marte RF
Lindor SS
Alonso 1B
Canha LF
McNeil 2B
Pham DH
Escobar 3B
Nido C
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Senga RHP#LGM
Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves, 7:20 p.m. ET
Luis Arraez is back from his knee injury and will start at second tonight, while Jesus Sanchez gets a start in right field as Bryan de la Cruz sits.
G25/162 #marlins lineup as they look to stay above .500
— Louis Addeo-Weiss (@addeo_louis00) April 26, 2023
- Arraez returns, cleaning up
- Sánchez in right
- Sandy v Elder pic.twitter.com/mKMEY5PE0i
Marcell Ozuna gets another start at DH as Kevin Pillar sits and Eddie Rosario plays left and bats fifth. Vaughn Grissom starts at shortstop again.
Midweek matchup on the way!#ForTheA pic.twitter.com/R1ZehRxf7K
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) April 26, 2023
San Diego Padres vs. Chicago Cubs, 7:40 p.m. ET
Nelson Cruz will serve as the DH will Jose Azocar mans center field and Trent Grisham gets a night off.
Lining up for Game 2️⃣ #BringTheGold pic.twitter.com/DjIVQN9t7W
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) April 26, 2023
Nelson Velasquez gets another start in center while Yan Gomes catches and Eric Hosmer serves as the DH.
Here is tonight's #Cubs starting lineup!
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) April 26, 2023
Tune in: https://t.co/Gs2hZXyTjH pic.twitter.com/ylV3sRyzTA
Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels, 9:38 p.m. ET
This is beginning to look like a regular lineup for the A’s, with Brent Rooker, Esteury Ruiz and Connor Capel in the outfield, Jesus Aguilar at first and Jordan and Aledmys Diaz at second and third respectively.
Medina takes the mound pic.twitter.com/BO6L4vsELg
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) April 26, 2023
Business as usual for the Halos, with Hunter Renfroe back in right, Brandon Drury at second and Gio Urshela at first.
Angels today: pic.twitter.com/LDL6NKKUq7
— Erica Weston (@EricaLWeston) April 26, 2023
St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Francisco Giants, 9:45 p.m. ET
With Jordan Walker sent down to Triple-A, Alec Burleson, Lars Nootbaar and Tyler O’Neill make up the outfield for St. Louis, while Nolan Gorman continues to DH and Paul DeJong spells Tommy Edman at short.
Matz on the mound. pic.twitter.com/zd6dIV4FMf
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) April 26, 2023
Austin Slater leads off against a lefty while Mitch Haniger returns to the lineup:
#SFGiants lineup vs LHP Matz:
— SF Giants Update (@Giants__Update) April 26, 2023
Slater
Estrada
Conforto
Davis
Haniger
Yastrzemski
Flores
Villar
Sabol