GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Edwin Encarnacion will make his Indians debut at Goodyear Ballpark on Saturday. He'll bat fourth and start at first base.
The Indians and Reds will square off in their first Cactus League action of 2017.
"It's going to be a long spring," said Tribe manager Terry Francona. "We're not even into March. But it's always nice to play a game."
Carlos Santana will bat first and serve as the designated hitter. Santana started in the leadoff spot for 85 games last season.
Here's the full lineup:
DH Carlos Santana
3B Jose Ramirez
SS Francisco Lindor
1B Edwin Encarnacion
C Yan Gomes
RF Bradley Zimmer
LF Daniel Robertson
CF Greg Allen
2B Michael Martinez
Ryan Merritt will start on the mound, with Mike Clevinger, Shawn Armstrong, Joe Colon, Steve Delabar, Perci Garner, Andrew Miller, James Russell, Tyler Olson and Travis Banwart also available to pitch.