2025 AL West: Projected Opening Day Lineups and Rotations

As the 2025 MLB season approaches, the American League West is set to deliver another year of intense competition. With significant roster changes, unexpected injury updates, and emerging young talent, each team in the division has reshaped its strategy to stay ahead. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the projected Opening Day lineups and rotations for all AL West teams.  

 Los Angeles Angels  

 Projected Lineup  
1. Taylor Ward, LF  
2. Nolan Schanuel, 1B  
3. Mike Trout, RF  
4. Jorge Soler, DH  
5. Logan O'Hoppe, C  
6. Yoán Moncada, 3B  
7. Luis Rengifo, 2B  
8. Jo Adell, CF  
9. Kevin Newman, SS  

 Projected Rotation and Closer  
1. Yusei Kikuchi, LHP  
2. Tyler Anderson, LHP  
3. José Soriano, RHP  
4. Kyle Hendricks, RHP  
5. Jack Kochanowicz, RHP  
Closer: Kenley Jansen, RHP  

 Houston Astros  

 Projected Lineup  
1. Jose Altuve, LF  
2. Isaac Paredes, 3B  
3. Yordan Alvarez, DH  
4. Christian Walker, 1B  
5. Yainer Diaz, C  
6. Cam Smith, RF  
7. Jeremy Peña, SS  
8. Mauricio Dubón, 2B  
9. Jake Meyers, CF  

 Projected Rotation and Closer  
1. Framber Valdez, LHP  
2. Hunter Brown, RHP  
3. Spencer Arrighetti, RHP  
4. Ronel Blanco, RHP  
5. Hayden Wesneski, RHP  
Closer: Josh Hader, LHP  

 Oakland Athletics  

 Projected Lineup  
1. Lawrence Butler, RF  
2. Brent Rooker, DH  
3. JJ Bleday, CF  
4. Shea Langeliers, C  
5. Miguel Andujar, LF  
6. Tyler Soderstrom, 1B  
7. Gio Urshela, 3B  
8. Max Muncy, 2B  
9. Jacob Wilson, SS  

 Projected Rotation and Closer  
1. Luis Severino, RHP  
2. JP Sears, LHP  
3. Osvaldo Bido, RHP  
4. Jeffrey Springs, LHP  
5. Joey Estes, RHP  
Closer: Mason Miller, RHP  

 Seattle Mariners  

 Projected Lineup  
1. Victor Robles, RF  
2. Julio Rodríguez, CF  
3. Cal Raleigh, C  
4. Randy Arozarena, LF  
5. Luke Raley, 1B  
6. Jorge Polanco, 3B  
7. Rowdy Tellez, DH  
8. Ryan Bliss, 2B  
9. J.P. Crawford, SS  

 Projected Rotation and Closer  
1. Luis Castillo, RHP  
2. Logan Gilbert, RHP  
3. Bryce Miller, RHP  
4. Bryan Woo, RHP  
5. Emerson Hancock, RHP  
Closer: Andrés Muñoz, RHP  

 Texas Rangers  

 Projected Lineup  
1. Marcus Semien, 2B  
2. Corey Seager, SS  
3. Wyatt Langford, LF  
4. Adolis García, RF  
5. Joc Pederson, DH  
6. Josh Jung, 3B  
7. Jake Burger, 1B  
8. Jonah Heim, C  
9. Leody Taveras, CF  

 Projected Rotation and Closer  
1. Jacob deGrom, RHP  
2. Nathan Eovaldi, RHP  
3. Tyler Mahle, RHP  
4. Jack Leiter, RHP  
5. Kumar Rocker, RHP  
Closer: Luke Jackson, RHP