Guardians Opening Day Roster Projection 2.0

Some things have become clear as we progress through Spring Training, so let’s take a look at where things stand for the Guardians’ Opening Day Roster.

Projected Lineup (vs. LHP Cole Ragans)

1. Steven Kwan - LF

2. Jose Ramirez - 3B

3. Carlos Santana - 1B

4. Lane Thomas - CF

5. Jhonkensy Noel - DH

6. Tyler Freeman - RF

7. Brayan Rocchio - SS

8. Bo Naylor - C

9. Gabriel Arias - 2B

Bench:

Kyle Manzardo - 1B/DH

Will Brennan - OF

Austin Hedges - C

Daniel Schneemann - UIF/OF

Analysis:

I think Kyle Manzardo will get a good bunch of at-bats against lefties this year, but I could see him sitting against the most elite of the southpaws, which would call for an Opening Day game off the bench against Ragans. Freeman…