Reds' Tyler Stephenson batting fourth on Opening Day
Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day.
What It Means:
Stephenson will catch for right-hander Hunter Greene on Thursday and bat fourth versus right-hander Mitch Keller and the Pirates on Opening Day. Jonathan India will hit leadoff and start at second base with Jason Vosler at first base, Jose Barrero at shortstop, and Spencer Steer at third base. TJ Friedl, Wil Myers, and Will Benson will start in the outfield with Jake Fraley batting third in the designated hitter role.
numberFire's models project Stephenson for 10.6 FanDuel points on Thursday. His salary is $2,700. The Reds implied team total of 4.22 runs is the fourth-highest team total on Thursday's main slate, according to numberFire's DFS Heat Map.
Source:
Baseball Press
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