Orioles and Red Sox lineups, injury/illness updates

SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles have a big pitching day lined up for this afternoon’s game against the Red Sox at Ed Smith Stadium.

Charlie Morton makes his second start, but that’s just the opening act.

Tomoyuki Sugano will follow in relief, his second spring training appearance after Wednesday’s start against the Pirates in Bradenton. And Félix Bautista will make his exhibition debut later in the game, his first action in a competitive game since Aug. 25, 2023, prior to his Tommy John surgery.

Other relievers today include Roansy Contreras and Matt Bowman.

Bautista won’t be used on back-to-back days or more than one inning early in the regular season, according to manager Brandon Hyde.

Hyde told the media a few days ago that the Orioles want to stretch out Contreras as a starter after his 2 1/3 scoreless and hitless innings. Bowman, a Chevy Chase native, allowed two runs and two hits in his one inning in Bradenton.

Tyler O’Neill returns to the lineup today after missing Saturday’s game with an illness. Ryan O’Hearn is in right field, batting cleanup and looking for his first hit after nine at-bats.

Adley Rutschman behind the plate. Gary Sánchez is away from camp due to an illness that seems to be making the rounds.

Heston Kjerstad is the designated hitter and batting sixth.

Vimael Machín is starting at second base, and Gunnar Henderson’s absence with right side soreness gives Luis Vázquez another start at shortstop.

Hyde told the media this morning that Jordan Westburg is doing full baseball activities and could play Wednesday or Thursday. He also said Henderson is feeling much better.

For the Orioles

Cedric Mullins CF
Adley Rutschman C
Tyler O’Neill LF
Ryan  O’Hearn RF
Ryan Mountcastle 1B
Heston Kjerstad DH
Ramón Urías 3B
Vimael Machín 2B
Luis Vázquez SS

Charlie Morton RHP

The Red Sox are starting right-hander Hunter Dobbins, their No. 11 prospect per Baseball America and No. 16 in MLB Pipeline’s last 2024 rankings. Other pitchers on the trip include Josh Winckowski, Adam Ottavino, Noah Davis and Sean Newcomb.

Alex Bregman is the designated hitter. He requested to make the trip.

Roman Anthony, the Red Sox’s top-rated prospect by Baseball America and MLB Pipeline, was leading off and playing center field in the original lineup but he’s scratched.

Kristian Campbell, who’s ranked by Baseball America as the  No. 2 prospect and by MLB Pipeline as No. 3, is in left field. Marcelo Mayer, the No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline and No. 3 per Baseball America, is starting at third base.

For the Red Sox

David Hamilton SS
Alex Bregman DH
Marcelo Mayer 3B
Kristian Campbell LF
Connor Wong C
Romy González 1B
Vaughn Grissom 2B
Trayce Thompson RF
Nate Eaton CF

Hunter Dobbins RHP

The Orioles are off Tuesday. Mike Devereaux, Leo Gomez and Tom Niedenfuer will sign autographs from 5-6 p.m. Thursday at Ed Smith Stadium before the 6:05 p.m. game against the Pirates. Paul Skenes is starting for Pittsburgh.