Orioles split-squad lineups vs. Twins and Phillies

By Roch Kubatko

Orioles

March 09, 2025, 9:15am

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SARASOTA, Fla. – Tyler O’Neill has returned to the Orioles’ lineup this afternoon after being scratched Thursday night with a sore left rib cage.

O’Neill is batting cleanup in the split-squad game against the Twins in Sarasota.

Jackson Holliday is leading off and playing second base. Livan Soto is the shortstop with Gunnar Henderson receiving treatment for a strained right intercostal.

Adley Rutschman is the designated hitter, with Gary Sánchez catching Tomoyuki Sugano. Sugano is making his third exhibition start.

Colton Cowser is in right field.

Cedric Mullins, Ryan Mountcastle and Heston Kjerstad occupy the top third of the split-squad lineup against the Phillies in Clearwater.

Coby Mayo is the third baseman, Vimael Machín is the second baseman and Luis Vazquez is playing shortstop. Maverick Handley is catching Thaddeus Ward.

For the Orioles in Sarasota

Jackson Holliday 2B
Adley Rutschman DH
Ryan O’Hearn 1B
Tyler O’Neill LF
Colton Cowser RF
Gary Sánchez C
Ramón Urías 3B
Ramón Laureano CF
Livan Soto SS

Tomoyuki Sugano RHP

For the Orioles in Clearwater

Cedric Mullins CF
Ryan Mountcastle 1B
Heston Kjerstad LF
Emmanuel Rivera DH
Dylan Carlson RF
Coby Mayo 3B
Vimael Machín 2B
Luis Vazquez SS
Maverick Handley C

Thaddeus Ward RHP