Orioles and Twins lineups, updates on Westburg and Kittredge

By Roch Kubatko

Orioles

March 05, 2025, 10:57am

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FORT MYERS, Fla. – Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg said his lower back is feeling much better and he should return to the lineup by Thursday or Friday.

Westburg said he experienced some spasms caused by a soft mattress at his Airbnb.

Reliever Andrew Kittredge remains shut down while working to eliminate the inflammation in his left knee. He doesn’t know when he’ll be available to pitch or whether his status for Opening Day could be impacted.

Jackson Holliday is leading off today against the Twins in Fort Myers.

Also on the trip are Adley Rutschman, Colton Cowser, Heston Kjerstad, Coby Mayo and Ramón Laureano.

Grayson Rodriguez is starting, and the relievers include Albert Suárez, Keegan Akin, Bryan Baker and Corbin Martin.

Nathan Webb, who was reassigned to minor league camp, is on the trip.

Dean Kremer starts Friday night against the Tigers in Lakeland.

For the Orioles

Jackson Holliday 2B
Adley Rutschman C
Colton Cowser RF
Heston Kjerstad LF
Ramón Laureano CF
Emmanuel Rivera 3B
Coby Mayo 1B
Dylan Carlson DH
Liván Soto SS

Grayson Rodriguez RHP

For the Twins

Harrison Bader RF
Carlos Correa SS
Byron Buxton CF
Ryan Jeffers DH
Royce Lewis 3B
Ty France 1B
Christian Vázquez C
Edouard Julien 2B
Austin Martin LF

Pablo López RHP