Santander in Orioles lineup vs. Nationals

By Roch Kubatko

Orioles

July 20, 2020, 10:38am

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Anthony Santander is in the Orioles' exhibition lineup tonight against the Nationals, making the start in right field after reporting to camp last week.

Santander was late after testing positive for COVID-19, but the Orioles are optimistic that he can get ready for Friday night's opener in Boston.

DJ Stewart is leading off and Cedric Mullins, who homered last night in Philadelphia, is in center field and batting ninth.

Austin Hays is out of the lineup after being hit on the left knee last night. Manager Brandon Hyde said Hays is fine, but likely would sit out tonight's game.

JosÃ© Iglesias stayed back in camp yesterday for live batting practice, but he's playing shortstop tonight and batting second. Rio Ruiz is the designated hitter, with Renato NÃºÃ±ez at third base.

Bryan Holaday is catching.

The Orioles placed outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. on the injured list. He can be activated at any time.

For the Orioles
DJ Stewart LF
JosÃ© Iglesias SS
Anthony Santander RF
Renato NÃºÃ±ez 3B
Chris Davis 1B
Hanser Alberto 2B
Rio Ruiz DH
Bryan Holaday C
Cedric Mullins CF

Alex Cobb RHP