SARASOTA, Fla. – The Orioles are playing their first split-squad games this afternoon, at home versus the Rays and in North Port versus the Braves.
Adley Rutschman is catching left-hander Cade Povich at Ed Smith Stadium. Ramón Urías is starting at second base and batting cleanup.
Coby Mayo is starting at third base and Colton Cowser is in right field.
Ryan McKenna is leading off and playing center field in North Port. Anthony Santander is the designated hitter, Jordan Westburg is the third baseman, Heston Kjerstad is in left field and Jackson Holliday is the second baseman again.
Kyle Stowers is in right field. Michael Pérez is catching Seth Johnson.
Relievers behind Johnson include Jacob Webb, Kaleb Ort, Andrew Suárez, and Matt Krook.
For the Orioles in Sarasota
Cedric Mullins RF
Adley Rutschman C
Austin Hays LF
Ramón Urías 2B
Coby Mayo 3B
Nick Maton SS
Sam Hilliard DH
Tyler Nevin 1B
Colton Cowser RF
Cade Povich LHP
For the Orioles in North Port
Ryan McKenna CF
Anthony Santander DH
Jordan Westburg 3B
Ryan O’Hearn 1B
Heston Kjerstad LF
Jackson Holliday 2B
Kyle Stowers RF
Diego Castillo SS
Michael Pérez C
Seth Johnson RHP
For the Braves
Ronald Acuña Jr. RF
Ozzie Albies 2B
Austin Riley 3B
Matt Olson 1B
Marcell Ozuna DH
Michael Harris II CF
Travis d’Arnaud C
Jarred Kelenic LF
Orlando Arcia SS
Max Fried LHP
Reynaldo López is in the Braves bullpen today.
Manager Brandon Hyde is in North Port. Bench coach Fredi González is serving as manager in Sarasota.
Grayson Rodriguez starts Tuesday against the Tigers split-squad team in Sarasota. Dean Kremer starts Wednesday against the Twins in Fort Myers. Tyler Wells is expected to start Thursday or Friday.
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