American League East: 2025 Projected Opening Day Lineups and Rotations  

As the 2025 MLB season approaches, teams in the American League East are gearing up with revamped rosters, exciting acquisitions, and new strategies to dominate the division. From high-profile trades to unexpected lineup changes, the AL East is set to offer plenty of drama and competition. Here’s a detailed look at the projected lineups and rotations for each team.  

 Toronto Blue Jays  

 Lineup:  
1. Bo Bichette, SS  
2. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 1B  
3. Anthony Santander, RF  
4. George Springer, LF  
5. Andrés Giménez, 2B  
6. Alejandro Kirk, C  
7. Will Wagner, DH  
8. Ernie Clement, 3B  
9. Nathan Lukes, CF  

 Rotation/Closer:  
1. José Berríos, RHP  
2. Kevin Gausman, RHP  
3. Chris Bassitt, RHP  
4. Max Scherzer, RHP  
5. Bowden Francis, RHP  
Closer: Jeff Hoffman, RHP  

 Baltimore Orioles  

 Lineup:  
1. Colton Cowser, LF  
2. Adley Rutschman, C  
3. Jordan Westburg, 2B  
4. Ryan O'Hearn, DH  
5. Tyler O'Neill, RF  
6. Ryan Mountcastle, 1B  
7. Cedric Mullins, CF  
8. Ramón Urías, 3B  
9. Jackson Holliday, SS  

 Rotation/Closer:  
1. Zach Eflin, RHP  
2. Charlie Morton, RHP  
3. Dean Kremer, RHP  
4. Tomoyuki Sugano, RHP  
5. Cade Povich, LHP  
Closer: Félix Bautista, RHP  

 Tampa Bay Rays  

 Lineup:  
1. Yandy Díaz, DH  
2. Brandon Lowe, 2B  
3. Junior Caminero, 3B  
4. Josh Lowe, RF  
5. Christopher Morel, LF  
6. Curtis Mead, 1B  
7. Danny Jansen, C  
8. Jonny DeLuca, CF  
9. Taylor Walls, SS  

 Rotation/Closer:  
1. Ryan Pepiot, RHP  
2. Taj Bradley, RHP  
3. Drew Rasmussen, RHP  
4. Shane Baz, RHP  
5. Zack Littell, RHP  
Closer: Pete Fairbanks, RHP  

 Boston Red Sox  

 Lineup:  
1. Jarren Duran, LF  
2. Rafael Devers, DH  
3. Alex Bregman, 3B  
4. Triston Casas, 1B  
5. Trevor Story, SS  
6. Wilyer Abreu, RF  
7. Connor Wong, C  
8. Kristian Campbell, 2B  
9. Ceddanne Rafaela, CF  

 Rotation/Closer:  
1. Garrett Crochet, LHP  
2. Tanner Houck, RHP  
3. Walker Buehler, RHP  
4. Richard Fitts, RHP  
5. Quinn Priester, RHP  
Closer: Aroldis Chapman, LHP  

 New York Yankees  

 Lineup:  
1. Austin Wells, C  
2. Aaron Judge, RF  
3. Cody Bellinger, CF  
4. Paul Goldschmidt, 1B  
5. Jazz Chisholm Jr., 2B  
6. Anthony Volpe, SS  
7. Jasson Domínguez, LF  
8. Ben Rice, DH  
9. Oswaldo Cabrera, 3B  

 Rotation/Closer:  
1. Carlos Rodón, LHP  
2. Max Fried, LHP  
3. Marcus Stroman, RHP  
4. Will Warren, RHP  
5. Carlos Carrasco, RHP  
Closer: Devin Williams, RHP