MLB.com articles provide projected starting lineups and opening day rosters for various teams, with players like Matt Mervis for the Marlins and Griffin Canning for the Mets. Jeremy Peña, Yariel Rodríguez, and Connor Wong are highlighted for their potential impact in their respective teams. The Tigers may opt for a third base platoon with Jace Jung and Matt Vierling, while the Cubs’ Shota Imanaga is set to pitch in Japan. Randal Grichuk and Pavin Smith are expected to form a DH platoon for the Diamondbacks. Tanner Scott and Blake Treinen are projected to play critical roles for the Dodgers in the upcoming season. Tanner Scott is expected to handle critical outs alongside Blake Treinen, while another source predicts he will lead in saves for the team. MLB.com projects Andy Pages to start in the outfield with Tommy Edman on the bench, highlighting Pages’ potential against left-handers. Matt Mervis is projected to start at first base for the Marlins, with Sean Manaea working on his changeup for the Mets, and the Nationals considering DJ Herz and Shinnosuke Ogasawara for AAA. Graham Ashcraft may shift to the bullpen for the Reds, and Spencer Steer is noted for potentially being platooned despite being a consistent performer.
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Happy 53rd birthday to Nomar Garciaparra, a six-time MLB All-Star and 1997 Rookie of the Year, who excelled with the Boston Red Sox before his trade to the Chicago Cubs in 2004. With a career total of 1,747 hits and 936 RBI, he had two 30-home run seasons, prompting a quiz to name all shortstops who achieved this feat in a single season. Want More Context? 🔎
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