Orioles split-squad lineups

By Roch Kubatko

Orioles

March 01, 2019, 3:07am

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SARASOTA, Fla. - The Orioles have posted lineups this morning for both split-squad games, including the afternoon matchup with the Rays in Sarasota that features Alex Cobb's spring debut.

Cedric Mullins is leading off and playing center field. Chris Davis is batting third and Trey Mancini is the cleanup hitter and designated hitter.

Chance Sisco, with three home runs and eight RBIs, is catching. Stevie Wilkerson is on the move again, starting at second base.

For the Orioles
Cedric Mullins CF
Rio Ruiz 3B
Chris Davis 1B
Trey Mancini DH
Chance Sisco C
DJ Stewart RF
Stevie Wilkerson 2B
Eric Young Jr. LF
Richie Martin SS

Alex Cobb RHP

Left-hander John Means is starting the nightcap against the Yankees in Tampa as the replacement for Nate Karns, who's been scratched with a sore arm.

Ryan Mountcastle is starting at first base.

Austin Hays is leading off and playing center field. Yusniel Diaz, now 7-for-14 this spring, is in right field and Austin Wynns is the designated hitter.

For the Orioles
Austin Hays CF
Joey Rickard LF
Jonathan Villar 2B
Renato NÃºÃ±ez 3B
Yusniel Diaz RF
Austin Wynns DH
Alcides Escobar SS
Ryan Mountcastle 1B
Andrew Susac C

John Means LHP