Pirates' projected lineup
We'll wait and see for future series previews on how Derek Shelton is likely to set up the Pirates lineup this season but here is who is projected to be the club's Opening Day starters on Thursday. Once again, you can find their 2023 stats (batting average/on-base percentage/slugging) alongside each name.
C Henry Davis: .213/.302/.351, 7 HR, 24 RBI, 78 OPS+
1B Rowdy Tellez: .215/291/.376, 13 HR, 47 RBI, OPS+ 82
2B Jared Triolo: .298/.388/398, 3 HR, 21 RBI, OPS+ 116
3B Ke'Bryan Hayes: .271/.309/.453, 15 HR, 61 RBI, OPS+ 105
LF Jack Suwinski: .224/.339/.454, 26 HR, 74 RBI, 115 OPS+
CF Michael A. Taylor: .220/.278/.442, 21 HR, 51 RBI, 94 OPS+
RF Bryan Reynolds: .263/.330/.460, 24 HR, 84 RBI, 113 OPS+
DH Andrew McCutchen: .256/.378/.397, 12 HR, 43 RBI, 113 OPS+