Injury updates, Bautista on bump tonight and Orioles-Tigers lineups from Sarasota

SARASOTA, Fla. – Gunnar Henderson remains out of the lineup tonight against the Tigers at Ed Smith Stadium. He’s taking live batting practice Saturday against pitchers on one of the back fields.

Henderson hasn’t played since Feb. 27 and seems unlikely to be ready for Opening Day, but the Orioles are keeping the door cracked.

Grayson Rodriguez played catch again today and “it went well,” according to manager Brandon Hyde.

Emmanuel Rivera remains out due to a sore left shoulder. Chayce McDermott will have a light bullpen session on Saturday. Trevor Rogers is playing catch but is "a long way away," Hyde said.

Closer Félix Bautista is pitching tonight in the last home exhibition game.

Bautista has appeared in four games and allowed three runs and five hits with one walk and seven strikeouts in four innings. He threw on a back field Monday.

“Everything’s going according to plan, and after I pitch I’m feeling really well,” he said via interpreter Brandon Quinones.

The Orioles haven’t told Bautista whether he’s on the Opening Day roster, but he gave the same response when asked whether he’s confident that he’s going to be ready.

“Yes, of course,” he said.

Jordan Westburg is leading off and playing second base. Jorge Mateo is at shortstop and Ramón Urías is at third base.

Adley Rutschman is behind the plate again. Gary Sánchez is the designated hitter.

Albert Suárez, in his final game before the Orioles set their Opening Day roster, has made five appearances (three starts) and allowed 11 runs and 22 hits in 17 innings. He held the Tigers to one run over five innings in his most recent start in Lakeland.

Outfielder Dylan Beavers and pitcher Dylan Coleman are counted among the extras from minor league camp.

The Tigers are starting left-hander Tarik Skubal, the unanimous selection for the American League’s Cy Young award. This is Skubal’s fifth start after surrendering four runs, walking one batter and striking out 15 in 13 1/3 innings.

For the Orioles

Jordan Westburg 2B
Adley Rutschman C
Tyler O’Neill RF
Ryan Mountcastle 1B
Gary Sánchez DH
Ramón Laureano LF
Ramón Urías 3B
Jorge Mateo SS
Cedric Mullins CF

Albert Suárez RHP

The Orioles-Braves game Sunday in North Port will air on MLB Network beginning at 1 p.m.

For the Tigers

Zach McKinstry 3B
Trey Sweeney SS
Jake Rogers C
Kerry Carpenter RF
Josue Briceño DH
Andrew Navigato 2B
Bligh Madris 1B
Justice Bigbie LF
Ryan Kreidler CF

Tarik Skubal LHP