Orioles lineup vs. Red Sox (updated)

Yusniel Diaz is starting in right field tonight, Stevie Wilkerson is in center and Richie Martin is playing shortstop, as the Orioles travel to Fort Myers for a 6:05 p.m. game against the Red Sox.

Martin has moved over from second base and is attempting to convince the Orioles that he can be ready for opening day.

Chance Sisco is catching and batting second. Ryan Mountcastle is in left field and Pat Valaika is at first base.

Dean Kremer is making his fifth appearance of the spring and manager Brandon Hyde isn't hiding him from division opponents. That's often the stated preference, but not always done.

Kremer faced the Red Sox on March 4 and allowed three runs and three hits with two walks in 1 2/3 innings. He was impressive in back-to-back outings, but gave up five runs and five hits in 3 1/3 innings in Friday night's game in Bradenton.

Hanhold-Pitches-White-ST-sidebar.jpgAvailable relievers include Wade LeBlanc and Eric Hanhold.

Update: LeBlanc isn't listed in the Orioles' game notes. The Red Sox's notes had him in the bullpen tonight.

Red Sox right-hander Nathan Eovaldi has made three starts and surrendered 11 runs and 17 hits in 9 1/3 innings.

The Orioles are playing an intrasquad game today in Sarasota, with Maikel Franco serving as designated hitter for another infusion of at-bats.

Matt Harvey and Félix Hernández are throwing bullpen sessions later today, with a lot more intensity from the former.

The news on Hernández's right elbow has been positive, but whether he's ready for the opening day roster is another matter. He hasn't pitched since March 16 and faced only three batters.

Harvey can exercise the opt-out clause in his contract today, as reported by The Athletic, and Hernández can do the same on Sunday. The Orioles would have 48 hours to put them on the 40-man roster or allow them to re-enter free agency.

These clauses are as common in spring training as sunburn.

For the Orioles
Yolmer Sánchez 2B
Chance Sisco C
Ryan Mountcastle LF
Rio Ruiz 3B
Pat Valaika 1B
Ramón Urías DH
Yusniel Diaz RF
Stevie Wilkerson CF
Richie Martin SS

Dean Kremer RHP




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