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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Mets outfield prospect Drew Gilbert achieved his first four-hit game in Triple-A, going 4-for-5 with a double and a key single that helped Syracuse win 8-4 over Omaha, raising his batting average to .246. Meanwhile, Double-A Binghamton saw Carson Benge and Ryan Clifford hit home runs, with Clifford notching two to reach 19 for the season, solidifying his status as a top prospect. Want More Context? 🔎
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