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LAKELAND, Fla. – Adley Rutschman is catching Grayson Rodriguez for today’s game against the Tigers in Lakeland.

Does anything else matter?

Well, Gunnar Henderson is batting third and playing shortstop. Jordan Westburg is the third baseman. Connor Norby is the designated hitter.

Another day that’s rich in prospects.

Terrin Vavra is starting at second base and Kyle Stowers is the left fielder.

Franchy Cordero is in right field and Ryan O’Hearn is the first baseman, their competition leading them to the same lineup.

Pitchers behind Rodriguez include Spenser Watkins, Reed Garrett, Yennier Canó, Joey Krehbiel, Rule 5 pick Andrew Politi and Kade Strowd.

The travel roster includes infielders Jackson Holliday, Coby Mayo, Joey Ortiz and César Prieto, outfielders Heston Kjerstad and Colton Cowser, and catcher Maverick Handley.

Former Orioles infielder Tyler Nevin is starting at third base for the Tigers.

For the Orioles
Ryan McKenna CF
Adley Rutschman C
Gunnar Henderson SS
Jordan Westburg 3B
Terrin Vavra 2B
Kyle Stowers LF
Ryan O’Hearn 1B
Franchy Cordero RF
Connor Norby DH

Grayson Rodriguez RHP

For the Tigers
Akil Baddoo RF
Spencer Torkelson 1B
Javier Baez SS
Austin Meadows LF
Miguel Cabrera DH
Tyler Nevin 3B
Andre Lipcius 2B
Jake Rogers C
Jonathan Davis CF

Matthew Boyd LHP