Devers Debuts with Giants: Lineups and Expectations for Guardians Clash
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Rafael Devers is set to make his debut with the San Francisco Giants tonight as they face off against the Cleveland Guardians. Manager Bob Melvin confirmed that Devers will be the designated hitter and bat in the third spot in the lineup. This marks an exciting new chapter for Devers, who was recently traded to the Giants and expressed a willingness to play wherever the team needs him.
Devers Ready to Contribute
"I'll play wherever you want me to play. I'll hit wherever you want me to hit," Devers reportedly told Melvin, showcasing his commitment to the team's success. While initially slated for DH duties, Melvin plans to work with Devers on fielding ground balls at first base, potentially adding another dimension to his role with the Giants. Devers, who previously played third base for the Red Sox, lost that position to Alex Bregman and had been serving as a DH.
Devers shared his enthusiasm for joining the Giants, stating, "I love the welcome that I got by my teammates. I feel really good -- that really motivates me, and everybody I have talked to so far, they always talk about winning, winning, winning, so that's another motivation for myself... I can't wait to start playing [at first base] … I'm eager to go out there and go play and see what I can do."
Guardians vs. Giants Lineups
Here are the starting lineups for tonight's game at Oracle Park:
Cleveland Guardians:
- 3B Jose Ramirez
- 1B Carlos Santana
- SS Gabriel Arias
- RF Johnathan Rodriguez
- 2B Angel Martinez
- C Austin Hedges
San Francisco Giants:
- CF Jung Hoo Lee
- SS Willy Adames
- DH Rafael Devers
- LF Heliott Ramos
- 1B Dominic Smith
- 3B Casey Schmitt
- 2B Tyler Fitzgerald
- RF Mike Yastrzemski
- C Andrew Knizner
Starting pitchers for the game are RHP Slade Cecconi (1-3, 4.26 ERA) for the Guardians and LHP Robbie Ray (8-1, 2.55 ERA) for the Giants.
Guardians' Jose Ramirez will be looking to start a new on-base streak after his 39-game streak was snapped in Seattle. The Giants, with a record of 41-31, will aim to continue their winning ways against the 35-35 Guardians. This series opener promises an exciting matchup with Devers' debut and both teams vying for a victory.