MLB Lineups & Injury News (April 5): Shohei Ohtani Expected to Get Day Off
Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images. Pictured: Shohei Ohtani and Max Stassi.
Below are the projected starting lineups for each team playing on Monday’s MLB slate. For real-time updates to these lineups, check out our Action Labs MLB lineups page.
Shohei Ohtani is expected to get the day off on Monday, a day after hitting for himself as the starting pitcher in the Angels’ 7-4 win over the White Sox.
It was a wild night for Ohtani, who hit 100 mph on the radar gun and hit the first pitch he saw as a batter out to right-center for a solo home run. His night ended in scary fashion, as he was run over by reigning American League MVP José Abreu while covering home on a wild pitch.
The Angels said after the game that Ohtani was fine other than general soreness, and his removal from the game after that play was not because of any sort of injury.
Nonetheless, our Action Labs MLB report projects Ohtani to get the day off the day after his historic feat. The Angels host the Astros at 9:38 p.m. ET in Anaheim.
Be sure to stay tuned to the Action Labs MLB lineups page for the status of Ohtani and every player on Monday’s slate.
Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers, 1:10 p.m. ET
Probable Starting Pitchers
- Twins: Matt Shoemaker (R)
- Tigers: Jose Urena (R)
Projected Lineups
| Minnesota Twins vs. Urena (R) | Position |
|---|---|
| Luis Arraez | 3B |
| Jorge Polanco | 2B |
| Nelson Cruz | DH |
| Miguel Sano | 1B |
| Max Kepler | RF |
| Byron Buxton | CF |
| Jake Cave | LF |
| Ryan Jeffers | C |
| Andrelton Simmons | SS |
Key Players Projected In: Nelson Cruz
Key Players Projected Out: Josh Donaldson
| Detroit Tigers vs. Shoemaker (R) | Position |
|---|---|
| Robbie Grossman | LF |
| Jeimer Candelario | 3B |
| Willi Castro | SS |
| Miguel Cabrera | 1B |
| Jonathan Schoop | 2B |
| Nomar Mazara | DH |
| Wilson Ramos | C |
| Victor Reyes | RF |
| JaCoby Jones | CF |
Key Players Projected In: None
Key Players Projected Out: None
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Texas Rangers, 4:05 p.m. ET
Probable Starting Pitchers
- Blue Jays: Steven Matz (L)
- Rangers: Mike Foltynewicz (R)
Projected Lineups
| Toronto Blue Jays vs. Foltynewicz (R) | Position |
|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | 2B |
| Cavan Biggio | 3B |
| Bo Bichette | SS |
| Teoscar Hernandez | RF |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | 1B |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | LF |
| Rowdy Tellez | DH |
| Randal Grichuk | CF |
| Danny Jansen | C |
Key Players Projected In: Marcus Semien, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Key Players Projected Out: George Springer
| Texas Rangers vs. Matz (L) | Position |
|---|---|
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | SS |
| David Dahl | LF |
| Joey Gallo | RF |
| Nick Solak | 2B |
| Nate Lowe | 1B |
| Eli White | DH |
| Jose Trevino | C |
| Leody Taveras | CF |
| Charlie Culberson | 3B |
Key Players Projected In: Joey Gallo
Key Players Projected Out: None
Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Indians, 4:10 p.m. ET
Probable Starting Pitchers
- Royals: Danny Duffy (L)
- Indians: Logan Allen (L)
Projected Lineups
| Kansas City Royals vs. Allen (L) | Position |
|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | 2B |
| Andrew Benintendi | LF |
| Carlos Santana | 1B |
| Salvador Perez | C |
| Jorge Soler | DH |
| Hunter Dozier | 3B |
| Kyle Isbel | RF |
| Michael A. Taylor | CF |
| Nicky Lopez | SS |
Key Players Projected In: Andrew Benintendi, Jorge Soler, Salvador Perez, Whit Merrifield
Key Players Projected Out: None
| Cleveland Indians vs. Duffy (L) | Position |
|---|---|
| Jordan Luplow | CF |
| Cesar Hernandez | 2B |
| Jose Ramirez | 3B |
| Eddie Rosario | LF |
| Franmil Reyes | DH |
| Josh Naylor | RF |
| Yu Chang | 1B |
| Roberto Perez | C |
| Amed Rosario | SS |
Key Players Projected In: Jose Ramirez
Key Players Projected Out: None
Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees, 6:35 p.m. ET
Probable Starting Pitchers
- Orioles: Jorge Lopez (R)
- Yankees: Jordan Montgomery (L)
Projected Lineups
| Baltimore Orioles vs. Montgomery (L) | Position |
|---|---|
| Cedric Mullins | CF |
| Trey Mancini | 1B |
| Anthony Santander | RF |
| Ryan Mountcastle | DH |
| Rio Ruiz | 2B |
| Austin Hays | LF |
| Maikel Franco | 3B |
| Freddy Galvis | SS |
| Pedro Severino | C |
Key Players Projected In: None
Key Players Projected Out: None
| New York Yankees vs. Lopez (R) | Position |
|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | 2B |
| Aaron Judge | RF |
| Aaron Hicks | CF |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DH |
| Gleyber Torres | SS |
| Jay Bruce | 1B |
| Gary Sanchez | C |
| Gio Urshela | 3B |
| Clint Frazier | LF |
Key Players Projected In: Aaron Judge, DJ LeMahieu, Gary Sanchez, Giancarlo Stanton, Gio Urshela, Gleyber Torres
Key Players Projected Out: None
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds, 6:40 p.m. ET
Probable Starting Pitchers
- Pirates: JT Brubaker (R)
- Reds: Jose De Leon (R)
Projected Lineups
| Pittsburgh Pirates vs. De Leon (R) | Position |
|---|---|
| Adam Fraier | 2B |
| Kevin Newman | SS |
| Bryan Reynolds | LF |
| Colin Moran | 1B |
| Phillip Evans | 3B |
| Gregory Polanco | RF |
| Jacob Stallings | C |
| Anthony Alford | CF |
| JT Brubaker | P |
Key Players Projected In: None
Key Players Projected Out: None
| Cincinnati Reds vs. Brubaker (R) | Position |
|---|---|
| Jesse Winker | LF |
| Nick Castellanos | RF |
| Joey Votto | 1B |
| Eugenio Suarez | SS |
| Mike Moustakas | 3B |
| Nick Senzel | CF |
| Jonathan India | 2B |
| Tucker Barnhart | C |
| Jose De Leon | P |
Key Players Projected In: Eugenio Suarez, Mike Moustakas, Nick Castellanos
Key Players Projected Out: None
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Miami Marlins, 6:40 p.m. ET
Probable Starting Pitchers
- Cardinals: Daniel Ponce de Leon (R)
- Marlins: Trevor Rogers (L)
Projected Lineups
| St. Louis Cardinals vs. Rogers (L) | Position |
|---|---|
| Tommy Edman | 2B |
| Paul Goldschmidt | 1B |
| Nolan Arenado | 3B |
| Paul DeJong | SS |
| Tyler O’Neill | LF |
| Yadier Molina | C |
| Dylan Carlson | CF |
| Austin Dean | RF |
| Daniel Ponce de Leon | P |
Key Players Projected In: Nolan Arenado, Paul Goldschmidt
Key Players Projected Out: None
| Miami Marlins vs. Ponce de Leon (R) | Position |
|---|---|
| Corey Dickerson | LF |
| Starling Marte | CF |
| Jesus Aguilar | 1B |
| Adam Duvall | RF |
| Brian Anderson | 3B |
| Jazz Chisholm | 2B |
| Jorge Alfaro | C |
| Miguel Rojas | SS |
| Trevor Rogers | P |
Key Players Projected In: Starling Marte
Key Players Projected Out: None
New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 7:05 p.m. ET
Probable Starting Pitchers
- Mets: Jacob deGrom (R)
- Phillies: Matt Moore (L)
Projected Lineups
| New York Mets vs. Moore (L) | Position |
|---|---|
| Brandon Nimmo | CF |
| Francisco Lindor | SS |
| Michael Conforto | RF |
| Pete Alonso | 1B |
| Dominic Smith | LF |
| Jeff McNeil | 2B |
| J.D. Davis | 3B |
| James McCann | C |
| Jacob deGrom | P |
Key Players Projected In: None
Key Players Projected Out: None
| Philadelphia Phillies vs. deGrom (R) | Position |
|---|---|
| Andrew McCutchen | LF |
| Rhys Hoskins | 1B |
| Bryce Harper | RF |
| J.T. Realmuto | C |
| Alec Bohm | 3B |
| Didi Gregorius | SS |
| Jean Segura | 2B |
| Adam Haseley | CF |
| Matt Moore | P |
Key Players Projected In: Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, Rhys Hoskins
Key Players Projected Out: None
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox, 7:10 p.m. ET
Probable Starting Pitchers
- Rays: Michael Wacha (R)
- Red Sox: Nick Pivetta (R)
Projected Lineups
| Tampa Bay Rays vs. Pivetta (R) | Position |
|---|---|
| Yoshitomo Tsutsugo | 1B |
| Austin Meadows | DH |
| Randy Arozarena | LF |
| Brandon Lowe | 2B |
| Yandy Diaz | 3B |
| Kevin Kiermaier | CF |
| Manuel Margot | RF |
| Willy Adames | SS |
| Mike Zunino | C |
Key Players Projected In: Austin Meadows
Key Players Projected Out: None
| Boston Red Sox vs. Wacha (R) | Position |
|---|---|
| Enrique Hernandez | 2B |
| Alex Verdugo | CF |
| J.D. Martinez | DH |
| Xander Bogaerts | SS |
| Rafael Devers | 3B |
| Hunter Renfroe | RF |
| Franchy Cordero | LF |
| Christian Vazquez | C |
| Bobby Dalbec | 1B |
Key Players Projected In: J.D. Martinez, Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts
Key Players Projected Out: None
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs, 7:40 p.m. ET
Probable Starting Pitchers
- Brewers: Brett Anderson (L)
- Cubs: Trevor Williams (R)
Projected Lineups
| Milwaukee Brewers vs. Williams (R) | Position |
|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | 2B |
| Keston Hiura | 1B |
| Christian Yelich | LF |
| Avisail Garcia | RF |
| Travis Shaw | 3B |
| Lorenzo Cain | CF |
| Omar Narvaez | C |
| Luis Urias | SS |
| Brett Anderson | P |
Key Players Projected In: Christian Yelich
Key Players Projected Out: None
| Chicago Cubs vs. Anderson (L) | Position |
|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | C |
| Kris Bryant | 3B |
| Anthony Rizzo | 1B |
| Javier Baez | SS |
| Joc Pederson | LF |
| Jake Marisnick | CF |
| Jason Heyward | RF |
| David Bote | 2B |
| Trevor Williams | P |
Key Players Projected In: Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez, Kris Bryant, Willson Contreras
Key Players Projected Out: None
Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels, 9:38 p.m. ET
Probable Starting Pitchers
- Astros: Luis Garcia (R)
- Angels: Jose Quintana (L)
Projected Lineups
| Houston Astros vs. Quintana (L) | Position |
|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | 2B |
| Kyle Tucker | RF |
| Alex Bregman | 3B |
| Yordan Alvarez | DH |
| Yuli Gurriel | 1B |
| Carlos Correa | SS |
| Myles Straw | CF |
| Martin Maldonado | C |
| Chas McCormick | LF |
Key Players Projected In: Alex Bregman, Carlos Correa, Jose Altuve
Key Players Projected Out: None
| Los Angeles Angels vs. Garcia (R) | Position |
|---|---|
| David Fletcher | 2B |
| Jared Walsh | 1B |
| Mike Trout | CF |
| Anthony Rendon | 3B |
| Justin Upton | LF |
| Albert Pujols | DH |
| Jose Iglesias | SS |
| Max Stassi | C |
| Dexter Fowler | RF |
Key Players Projected In: Anthony Rendon, Mike Trout
Key Players Projected Out: Shohei Ohtani
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Oakland Athletics, 9:40 p.m. ET
Probable Starting Pitchers
- Dodgers: Dustin May (R)
- Athletics: Frankie Montas (R)
Projected Lineups
| Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Montas (R) | Position |
|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | RF |
| Corey Seager | SS |
| Justin Turner | 3B |
| Cody Bellinger | CF |
| Max Muncy | DH |
| Will Smith | C |
| A.J. Pollock | LF |
| Edwin Rios | 1B |
| Gavin Lux | 2B |
Key Players Projected In: Cody Bellinger, Justin Turner, Max Muncy, Mookie Betts
Key Players Projected Out: None
| Oakland Athletics vs. May (R) | Position |
|---|---|
| Mark Canha | LF |
| Ramon Laureano | CF |
| Matt Olson | 1B |
| Matt Chapman | 3B |
| Mitch Moreland | DH |
| Jed Lowrie | 2B |
| Sean Murphy | C |
| Ka’ai Tom | RF |
| Elvis Andrus | SS |
Key Players Projected In: Matt Chapman, Matt Olson
Key Players Projected Out: None
San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres, 10:10 p.m. ET
Probable Starting Pitchers
- Giants: Anthony DeSclafani (R)
- Padres: Adrian Morejon (L)
Projected Lineups
| San Francisco Giants vs. Morejon (L) | Position |
|---|---|
| Tommy La Stella | 3B |
| Mike Yastrzemski | RF |
| Donovan Solano | 2B |
| Alex Dickerson | LF |
| Brandon Belt | 1B |
| Buster Posey | C |
| Brandon Crawford | SS |
| Mauricio Dubon | CF |
| Anthony DeSclafani | P |
Key Players Projected In: None
Key Players Projected Out: None
| San Diego Padres vs. DeSclafani (R) | Position |
|---|---|
| Tommy Pham | CF |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SS |
| Manny Machado | 3B |
| Eric Hosmer | 1B |
| Wil Myers | RF |
| Jake Cronenworth | 2B |
| Jurickson Profar | LF |
| Victor Caratini | C |
| Adrian Morejon | P |
Key Players Projected In: Eric Hosmer, Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, Tommy Pham
Key Players Projected Out: None
Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle Mariners, 10:10 p.m. ET
Probable Starting Pitchers
- White Sox: Carlos Rodon (L)
- Mariners: Justus Sheffield (L)
Projected Lineups
| Chicago White Sox vs. Sheffield (L) | Position |
|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | SS |
| Adam Eaton | RF |
| Jose Abreu | 1B |
| Yoan Moncada | 3B |
| Yasmani Grandal | C |
| Yermin Mercedes | DH |
| Luis Robert | CF |
| Andrew Vaughn | LF |
| Nick Madrigal | 2B |
Key Players Projected In: Jose Abreu, Tim Anderson, Yasmani Grandal, Yoan Moncada
Key Players Projected Out: Eloy Jimenez
| Seattle Mariners vs. Rodon (L) | Position |
|---|---|
| Mitch Haniger | RF |
| Ty France | DH |
| Kyle Seager | 3B |
| Evan White | 1B |
| Taylor Trammell | CF |
| Dylan Moore | 2B |
| Jake Fraley | LF |
| Tom Murphy | C |
| J.P. Crawford | SS |
Key Players Projected In: Mitch Haniger
Key Players Projected Out: None
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