GDT: Ben Rortvedt makes his debut

Game 2 of the 2024 season marks the debut of newly acquired, power hitting, elite defending, lefty swinging, back up catcher Ben Rortvedt.

#Rays lineup vs. #BlueJays, with Civale starting: pic.twitter.com/X4bsvGnEoL

— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) March 29, 2024 This lineup sees Ramirez drop one spot to balance the frequency of lefties in the lineup. Additionally, Caballero moves down to ninth, which I think I prefer in order to put speed in front of the top of the order.

Elsewhere — Earlier today we got our first benches clearing on an overslide into second base during the Mets v Brewers game:

Benches clear in the Mets-Brewers game after Jeff McNeil got upset at Rhys Hoskins’ slide into second…