• Not starting against lefty
    O'Hearn is absent from the lineup for Thursday's opener versus the Angels.

    Advice: The Angels are rolling out southpaw Patrick Sandoval, so Ryan Mountcastle will be at first base and Jordan Westburg will serve as the designated hitter. O'Hearn will be a regular against righties, either at first base or DH. Rotowire.com 3 minutes ago
    Ryan O'HearnBAL - 1B,OF
    12:05 pm vs LAA
     
  • Lands on IL
    The Diamondbacks placed Grichuk (ankle) on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

    Advice: Grichuk didn't appear in any Cactus League games while he was still limited to begin spring training following his January surgery to remove bone spurs from his right ankle, but he was able to take some at-bats in minor-league games on the back fields during the final week of camp, per MLB.com reports. He's not expected to be in store for a long stay on the shelf and could even be ready for activation when first eligible April 5 if he's able to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend. Rotowire.com 4 minutes ago
     
  • Starting at DH on Opening Day
    Westburg is starting at designated hitter and batting sixth in Thursday's opener against the Angels.

    Advice: The Orioles are going with Jorge Mateo at second base and Ramon Urias at third while Westburg slides into the DH spot versus lefty Patrick Sandoval. Westburg seems likely to play the field often when the opposition has a righty on the mound, with Ryan O'Hearn or Ryan Mountcastle serving as the DH those days. Rotowire.com 5 minutes ago
     
  • In lineup Thursday
    Heyward (back) is starting in right field Thursday against the Cardinals, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Back tightness prevented Heyward from playing in the Dodgers' final spring training game Tuesday, but the issue appears to have subsided ahead of Thursday's contest. Heyward slashed .250/.276/.429 across 29 spring plate appearances and is already 2-for-6 with two RBI in the regular season after Los Angeles' series against the Padres in South Korea. Rotowire.com 7 minutes ago
     
  • Goes on IL
    Arizona placed Rodriguez (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.

    Advice: Rodriguez has been able to resume playing catch since being diagnosed last week with a left shoulder strain, but he's without a clear timeline to make his season debut and will most likely miss beyond the minimum 15 days while recovering from the injury. Arizona recently bolstered its rotation with the signing of Jordan Montgomery to a one-year deal, but one of Ryne Nelson or Tommy Henry will likely end up sticking in the rotation as Rodriguez's replacement once Montgomery is fully ramped up and ready to make his Diamondbacks debut. Rotowire.com 7 minutes ago
     
  • Starting at DH in opener
    Sano is starting at designated hitter and batting seventh in Thursday's opener versus the Orioles.

    Advice: Not only did Sano make the team after going to camp as a non-roster invitee, but he will be part of the batting order for Opening Day. The Angels could still ultimately rotate through multiple players in the DH spot, but Sano's power gives him some deep-league relevancy should he find regular playing time. Rotowire.com 9 minutes ago
     
  • On bench against righty
    Moniak is not in the lineup for the Angels in Thursday's opener in Baltimore.

    Advice: Even with the Orioles throwing right-hander Corbin Burnes, it will be Aaron Hicks in right field over Moniak. It would not seem to bode well for Moniak's chances at carving out regular playing time. Rotowire.com 11 minutes ago
     
  • Makes Opening Day roster
    Alexander made the Diamondbacks' Opening Day roster, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.

    Advice: Alexander made a strong case for the Opening Day roster during spring training, slashing .400/.431/.655 with two homers and eight RBI across 58 plate appearances. The 24-year-old infield prospect will likely grab a seat on the bench while with Arizona, but he could make an occasional start in order to give one of the regular starters a breather. Rotowire.com 11 minutes ago
     
  • Lands on 15-day IL
    The Diamondbacks placed Sewald (oblique) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.

    Advice: Sewald is eligible to return from the IL on April 8, but given that he was diagnosed earlier this week with a Grade 2 left oblique strain, he'll most likely be sidelined beyond the 15-day minimum. In Sewald's absence, the Diamondbacks are likely to turn over closing duties to Kevin Ginkel. Rotowire.com 11 minutes ago
    Paul SewaldAZ - RP
    7:10 pm vs COL