As MLB Opening Day 2025 approaches, baseball fans across the world eagerly anticipate the start of another thrilling season. With new trades, fresh talent, and key injuries impacting team rosters, every club in the National League has carefully constructed their lineups and rotations. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the projected MLB Opening Day rosters for the NL East, NL Central, and NL West teams.
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MLB Opening Day 2025: Key Details
- Date: March 27, 2025
- First Game Start Time: 1:05 PM ET
- Venues: Various stadiums across the country, including Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles), Citi Field (New York), Wrigley Field (Chicago), and more.
- Notable Matchups: Dodgers vs. Giants, Braves vs. Phillies, Cubs vs. Brewers
- TV Broadcast: ESPN, MLB Network, Fox Sports
- Live Streaming: MLB.tv, ESPN+, Fox Sports App
Highlights:
| Key Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Projected Lineups | Here are the projected lineups for all National League teams. |
| Most Anticipated Team | Shohei Ohtani-powered Dodgers will be the most anticipated team. |
National League Central
Cincinnati Reds
Projected Lineup:
- TJ Friedl, CF
- Matt McLain, 2B
- Elly De La Cruz, SS
- Austin Hays, LF
- Gavin Lux, 3B
- Christian Encarnacion-Strand, 1B
- Jeimer Candelario, DH
- Jake Fraley, RF
- Jose Trevino, C
Projected Rotation and Closer:
- Hunter Greene, RHP
- Brady Singer, RHP
- Nick Martinez, RHP
- Nick Lodolo, LHP
- Carson Spiers, RHP
Closer: TBD
National League West
Arizona Diamondbacks
Projected Lineup:
- Ketel Marte, 2B
- Corbin Carroll, RF
- Lourdes Gurriel Jr., LF
- Josh Naylor, 1B
- Eugenio Suárez, 3B
- Randal Grichuk, DH
- Gabriel Moreno, C
- Jake McCarthy, CF
- Geraldo Perdomo, SS
Projected Rotation and Closer:
- Zac Gallen, RHP
- Corbin Burnes, RHP
- Merrill Kelly, RHP
- Eduardo Rodriguez, LHP
- Brandon Pfaadt, RHP
Closer: A.J. Puk, LHP/Justin Martinez, RHP
Los Angeles Dodgers
Projected Lineup:
- Shohei Ohtani, DH
- Mookie Betts, SS
- Freddie Freeman, 1B
- Teoscar Hernández, RF
- Will Smith, C
- Kiké Hernández, LF
- Max Muncy, 3B
- Tommy Edman, 2B
- Andy Pages, CF
Projected Rotation and Closer:
- Blake Snell, LHP
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto, RHP
- Tyler Glasnow, RHP
- Roki Sasaki, RHP
- Dustin May, RHP
Closer: Tanner Scott, LHP
San Francisco Giants
Projected Lineup:
- LaMonte Wade Jr., 1B
- Willy Adames, SS
- Jung Hoo Lee, CF
- Matt Chapman, 3B
- Heliot Ramos, LF
- Patrick Bailey, C
- Wilmer Flores, DH
- Mike Yastrzemski, RF
- Tyler Fitzgerald, 2B
Projected Rotation and Closer:
- Logan Webb, RHP
- Justin Verlander, RHP
- Robbie Ray, LHP
- Jordan Hicks, RHP
- Kyle Harrison, LHP
Closer: Ryan Walker, RHP
San Diego Padres
Projected Lineup:
- Luis Arraez, 1B
- Fernando Tatis Jr., RF
- Jackson Merrill, CF
- Manny Machado, 3B
- Xander Bogaerts, SS
- Jake Cronenworth, 2B
- Yuli Gurriel, DH
- Brandon Lockridge, LF
- Elias Díaz, C
Projected Rotation and Closer:
- Michael King, RHP
- Dylan Cease, RHP
- Nick Pivetta, RHP
- Kyle Hart, LHP
- Randy Vásquez, RHP
Closer: Robert Suarez, RHP
Note: With Yu Darvish and Matt Waldron sidelined, Kyle Hart and Randy Vásquez secured rotation spots.
Colorado Rockies
Projected Lineup:
- Brenton Doyle, CF
- Ezequiel Tovar, SS
- Ryan McMahon, 3B
- Kris Bryant, DH
- Michael Toglia, 1B
- Kyle Farmer, 2B
- Jacob Stallings, C
- Nick Martini, RF
- Jordan Beck, LF
Projected Rotation and Closer:
- Kyle Freeland, LHP
- Ryan Feltner, RHP
- Austin Gomber, LHP
- Germán Márquez, RHP
- Antonio Senzatela, RHP
Closer: Victor Vodnik, RHP
Conclusion
As MLB Opening Day nears, each National League team is finalizing its lineup and pitching staff to begin the season strong. The Los Angeles Dodgers, powered by Shohei Ohtani, are among the most anticipated teams, while the San Francisco Giants, Arizona Diamondbacks, and San Diego Padres all look to make deep postseason runs. Fans are in for an action-packed season as the National League showcases some of the best talents in the game. Stay tuned for more updates as MLB Opening Day 2025 kicks off an exciting season of baseball!
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