masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Coming off a sweep in New York, the Orioles shook up their lineup for tonight’s opener vs. the Rays. And it starts at the top, with designated hitter Jimmy Paredes leading off for the first time this season.
Paredes has batted leadoff in nine games (six starts) over his career and is 5-for-30 (.167).
Manny Machado has been moved down to third in the order for the first time in his career. He’s batted in every other position except cleanup.
Ryan Flaherty will hit second…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Coming off a sweep in New York, the Orioles shook up their lineup for tonight’s opener vs. the Rays. And it starts at the top, with designated hitter Jimmy Paredes leading off for the first time this season.

Paredes has batted leadoff in nine games (six starts) over his career and is 5-for-30 (.167).

Manny Machado has been moved down to third in the order for the first time in his career. He’s batted in every other position except cleanup.

Ryan Flaherty will hit second and is playing second base.

Matt Wieters, who is not in tonight’s lineup, took ground balls at first base for about 15 minutes earlier today.

Manny Machado swing close gray.pngFor the Orioles
Jimmy Paredes DH
Ryan Flaherty 2B
Manny Machado 3B
Adam Jones CF
Chris Davis RF
J.J. Hardy SS
Travis Snider LF
Caleb Joseph C
Chris Parmelee 1B

Chris Tillman RHP

For the Rays
Steven Souza Jr. RF
John Jaso DH
Evan Longoria 3B
James Loney 1B
Tim Beckham SS
David DeJesus LF
Jake Elmore 2B
Kevin Kiermaier CF
Rene Rivera C

Chris Archer RHP