masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgSARASOTA, Fla. – Pedro Alvarez has moved up to second in the order today as the Orioles face his former team, the Pirates, at 1:05 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium.
This is the fourth straight game for Alvarez, who’s serving as the designated hitter.
Hyun Soo Kim is in left field and Mark Trumbo is in right.
Caleb Joseph is catching today. Matt Wieters said his elbow continues to feel better each day, though he’s not throwing or swinging a bat in order to speed up his recovery.
Wieters is performing…

SARASOTA, Fla. – Pedro Alvarez has moved up to second in the order today as the Orioles face his former team, the Pirates, at 1:05 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium.

This is the fourth straight game for Alvarez, who’s serving as the designated hitter.

Hyun Soo Kim is in left field and Mark Trumbo is in right.

Caleb Joseph is catching today. Matt Wieters said his elbow continues to feel better each day, though he’s not throwing or swinging a bat in order to speed up his recovery.

Wieters is performing other baseball activities.

pedro-alvarez-jersey-hat-sidebar.jpgFor the Orioles
Manny Machado 3B
Pedro Alvarez DH
Adam Jones CF
Chris Davis 1B
Mark Trumbo RF
Hyun Soo Kim LF
J.J. Hardy SS
Jonathan Schoop 2B
Caleb Joseph C

Kevin Gausman RHP

The Pirates aren’t using a designated hitter today. They are, however, using Andrew McCutchen in center field, and he’s a game changer.

For the Pirates
John Jaso 1B
Francisco Cervelli C
Andrew McCutchen CF
Starling Marte LF
Gregory Polanco RF
Josh Harrison 2B
Cole Figueroa 3B
Jordy Mercer SS
Juan Nicasio RHP