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As the 2025 MLB season draws near, the National League East and Central divisions are gearing up for another thrilling campaign. With roster shakeups, intriguing debuts, and key injuries impacting early-season lineups, each team has refined its strategy for a competitive season. Here’s a complete breakdown of the projected Opening Day lineups and rotations for all teams in these divisions.
National League East
Atlanta Braves
Projected Lineup
1. Jurickson Profar, LF
2. Austin Riley, 3B
3. Matt Olson, 1B
4. Marcell Ozuna, DH
5. Ozzie Albies, 2B
6. Michael Harris II, CF
7. Drake Baldwin, C
8. Jarred Kelenic, RF
9. Orlando Arcia, SS
Projected Rotation and Closer
1. Chris Sale, LHP
2. Reynaldo López, RHP
3. Spencer Schwellenbach, RHP
4. Grant Holmes, RHP
5. AJ Smith-Shawver, RHP
Closer: Raisel Iglesias, RHP
Miami Marlins
Projected Lineup
1. Xavier Edwards, SS
2. Jonah Bride, 3B
3. Matt Mervis, 1B
4. Eric Wagaman, DH
5. Griffin Conine, RF
6. Derek Hill, CF
7. Kyle Stowers, LF
8. Otto Lopez, 2B
9. Nick Fortes, C
Projected Rotation and Closer
1. Sandy Alcantara, RHP
2. Cal Quantrill, RHP
3. Max Meyer, RHP
4. Connor Gillispie, RHP
5. Valente Bellozo, RHP
Closer: Calvin Faucher, RHP
New York Mets
Projected Lineup
1. Francisco Lindor, SS
2. Juan Soto, RF
3. Pete Alonso, 1B
4. Mark Vientos, 3B
5. Brandon Nimmo, LF
6. Starling Marte, DH
7. Jose Siri, CF
8. Luis Torrens, C
9. Luisangel Acuña, 2B
Projected Rotation and Closer
1. Clay Holmes, RHP
2. Tylor Megill, RHP
3. Griffin Canning, RHP
4. David Peterson, LHP
5. Kodai Senga, RHP
Closer: Edwin Díaz, RHP
Washington Nationals
Projected Lineup
1. CJ Abrams, SS
2. Dylan Crews, RF
3. James Wood, LF
4. Nathaniel Lowe, 1B
5. Josh Bell, DH
6. Luis García Jr., 2B
7. Keibert Ruiz, C
8. Paul DeJong, 3B
9. Jacob Young, CF
Note:
The Nationals’ lineup adds much-needed power with the acquisitions of Lowe and Bell, who will provide protection for young talents Crews and Wood as they begin their first full MLB seasons.
Projected Rotation and Closer
1. MacKenzie Gore, LHP
2. Jake Irvin, RHP
3. Michael Soroka, RHP
4. Mitchell Parker, LHP
5. Trevor Williams, RHP
Closer: Kyle Finnegan, RHP
Philadelphia Phillies
Projected Lineup
1. Trea Turner, SS
2. Bryce Harper, 1B
3. Alec Bohm, 3B
4. Kyle Schwarber, DH
5. J.T. Realmuto, C
6. Max Kepler, LF
7. Nick Castellanos, RF
8. Bryson Stott, 2B
9. Brandon Marsh, CF
Projected Rotation and Closer
1. Zack Wheeler, RHP
2. Jesús Luzardo, LHP
3. Aaron Nola, RHP
4. Cristopher Sánchez, LHP
5. Taijuan Walker, RHP
Closer: Jordan Romano, RHP
Note:
Wheeler is the expected Opening Day starter, with Luzardo and Sánchez providing lefty balance in the rotation. Walker takes over for the injured Ranger Suárez.
National League Central
Milwaukee Brewers
Projected Lineup
1. Jackson Chourio, RF
2. William Contreras, C
3. Christian Yelich, LF
4. Rhys Hoskins, 1B
5. Joey Ortiz, SS
6. Eric Haase, DH
7. Sal Frelick, RF
8. Vinny Capra, 3B
9. Brice Turang, 2B
Note:
Against right-handers, Turang will likely lead off with Garrett Mitchell and Oliver Dunn entering the outfield and third base mix.
Projected Rotation and Closer
1. Freddy Peralta, RHP
2. Nestor Cortes, LHP
3. Aaron Civale, RHP
Closer: Trevor Megill, RHP
St. Louis Cardinals
Projected Lineup
1. Lars Nootbaar, LF
2. Willson Contreras, 1B
3. Brendan Donovan, 2B
4. Nolan Arenado, 3B
5. Alec Burleson, DH
6. Iván Herrera, C
7. Jordan Walker, RF
8. Victor Scott II, CF
9. Masyn Winn, SS
Projected Rotation and Closer
1. Sonny Gray, RHP
2. Andre Pallante, RHP
3. Erick Fedde, RHP
4. Steven Matz, LHP
5. Miles Mikolas, RHP
Closer: Ryan Helsley, RHP
Chicago Cubs
Projected Lineup
1. Ian Happ, LF
2. Kyle Tucker, RF
3. Seiya Suzuki, DH
4. Michael Busch, 1B
5. Matt Shaw, 3B
6. Dansby Swanson, SS
7. Pete Crow-Armstrong, CF
8. Nico Hoerner, 2B
9. Miguel Amaya, C
Projected Rotation and Closer
1. Justin Steele, LHP
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP
3. Shota Imanaga, LHP
4. Matthew Boyd, LHP
5. Ben Brown, RHP
Closer: Ryan Pressly, RHP
Pittsburgh Pirates
Projected Lineup
1. Andrew McCutchen, DH
2. Bryan Reynolds, RF
3. Oneil Cruz, CF
4. Joey Bart, C
5. Ke'Bryan Hayes, 3B
6. Nick Gonzales, 2B
7. DJ Stewart, 1B
8. Tommy Pham, LF
9. Isiah Kiner-Falefa, SS
Projected Rotation and Closer
1. Paul Skenes, RHP
2. Mitch Keller, RHP
3. Andrew Heaney, LHP
4. Bailey Falter, LHP
5. Carmen Mlodzinski, RHP
Closer: David Bednar, RHP
