MLB Lineups & Injury News (April 6): Fernando Tatis Jr. Has Shoulder Injury

Denis Poroy/Getty Images. Pictured: Fernando Tatis Jr.

Below are the projected starting lineups for each team playing on Tuesday’s MLB slate. For real-time updates to these lineups, check out our Action Labs MLB lineups page.


Superstar shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. left Tuesday’s game between the Padres and Giants after injuring his arm while taking a swing. The injury looked particularly bad in the moment, when the $340-million man fell to the ground in what looked to be a significant amount of pain.

The Padres announced he had a left shoulder subluxation, which is a partial dislocation. The team said he would be re-evaluated on Tuesday, but a trip to the IL seems likely.

With Tatis Jr. likely out Tuesday and for an undetermined amount of time, we project Ha-seong Kim to get the start at shortstop for San Diego. Kim, 25, signed a free agent deal with the Padres in the offseason after a successful professional career in Korea.


Former MVP Cody Bellinger left the Dodgers’ win over the Athletics on Tuesday after being spiked in the leg in a collision at first base. The Dodgers were up big at the time, so it could have just been precautionary, but his status is worth monitoring. As of this writing, we are projecting Bellinger to be in the Dodgers’ lineup on Tuesday.


Be sure to stay tuned to the Action Labs MLB lineups page for the status of Tatis, Bellinger and every player on Tuesday’s slate.

Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers, 1:10 p.m. ET

Probable Starting Pitchers

  • Twins: J.A. Happ (L)
  • Tigers: Casey Mize (R)

Projected Lineups

Minnesota Twins vs. Mize (R) Position
Luis Arraez 3B
Jorge Polanco 2B
Nelson Cruz DH
Max Kepler RF
Byron Buxton CF
Jake Cave LF
Miguel Sano 1B
Mitch Garver C
Andrelton Simmons SS

Key Players Projected Out: Josh Donaldson

Detroit Tigers vs. Happ (L) Position
Robbie Grossman LF
Jeimer Candelario 3B
Willi Castro SS
Miguel Cabrera 1B
Jonathan Schoop 1B
Niko Goodrum 2B
Wilson Ramos C
Victor Reyes RF
JaCoby Jones CF

Key Players Projected Out: None

Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals, 4:05 p.m. ET

Probable Starting Pitchers

  • Braves: Drew Smyly (L)
  • Nationals: Max Scherzer (R)

Projected Lineups

Atlanta Braves vs. Scherzer (R) Position
Ronald Acuna Jr. RF
Ozzie Albies 2B
Freddie Freeman 1B
Marcell Ozuna LF
Travis d’Arnaud C
Dansby Swanson SS
Austin Riley 3B
Cristian Pache CF
Drew Smyly P

Key Players Projected Out: None

Washington Nationals vs. Smyly (L) Position
Victor Robles CF
Juan Soto RF
Trea Turner SS
Josh Bell 1B
Starlin Castro 3B
Andrew Stevenson LF
Yan Gomes C
Luis Garcia 2B
Max Scherzer P

Key Players Projected Out: None

Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels, 4:07 p.m. ET

Probable Starting Pitchers

  • Astros: Zack Greinke (R)
  • Angels: Dylan Bundy (R)

Projected Lineups

Houston Astros vs. Bundy (R) Position
Jose Altuve 2B
Michael Brantley LF
Alex Bregman 3B
Kyle Tucker RF
Carlos Correa SS
Yordan Alvarez DH
Yuli Gurriel 1B
Myles Straw CF
Martin Maldonando C

Key Players Projected Out: None

Los Angeles Angels vs. Greinke (R) Position
David Fletcher 2B
Shohei Ohtani DH
Mike Trout CF
Anthony Rendon 3B
Jared Walsh 1B
Justin Upton LF
Jose Iglesias SS
Max Stassi C
Dexter Fowler RF

Key Players Projected Out: None

Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees, 6:35 p.m. ET

Probable Starting Pitchers

  • Orioles: Dean Kremer (R)
  • Yankees: Gerrit Cole (R)

Projected Lineups

Baltimore Orioles vs. Cole (R) Position
Cedric Mullins CF
Trey Mancini 1B
Anthony Santander RF
Ryan Mountcastle DH
Rio Ruiz 2B
Maikel Franco 3B
Freddy Galvis SS
Ryan McKenna LF
Pedro Severino C

Key Players Projected In: None
Key Players Projected Out: None

New York Yankees vs. Kremer (R) Position
DJ LeMahieu 2B
Aaron Judge RF
Aaron Hicks CF
Giancarlo Stanton DH
Gleyber Torres SS
Gary Sanchez C
Jay Bruce 1B
Gio Urshela 3B
Clint Frazier LF

Key Players Projected Out: None

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Miami Marlins, 6:40 p.m. ET

Probable Starting Pitchers

  • Cardinals: John Gant (R)
  • Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (R)

Projected Lineups

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Alcantara (R) Position
Tommy Edman 2B
Paul Goldschmidt 1B
Nolan Arenado 3B
Paul DeJong SS
Tyler O’Neill LF
Yadier Molina C
Dylan Carlson CF
Justin Williams RF
John Gant P

Key Players Projected Out: None

Miami Marlins vs. Gant (R) Position
Corey Dickerson LF
Starling Marte CF
Jesus Aguilar 1B
Adam Duvall RF
Brian Anderson 3B
Jazz Chisholm 2B
Jorge Alfaro C
Miguel Rojas SS
Sandy Alcantara P

Key Players Projected Out: None

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds, 6:40 p.m. ET

Probable Starting Pitchers

  • Pirates: Trevor Cahill (R)
  • Reds: Wade Miley (L)

Projected Lineups

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miley (L) Position
Adam Frazier 2B
Kevin Newman SS
Bryan Reynolds LF
Colin Moran 1B
Phillip Evans 3B
Gregory Polanco RF
Jacob Stallings C
Anthony Alford CF
Trevor Cahill P

Key Players Projected Out: None

Cincinnati Reds vs. Cahill (R) Position
Jesse Winker LF
Nick Castellanos RF
Joey Votto 1B
Eugenio Suarez SS
Mike Moustakas 3B
Nick Senzel CF
Jonathan India 2B
Tucker Barnhart C
Wade Miley P

Key Players Projected Out: None

New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 7:05 p.m. ET

Probable Starting Pitchers

  • Mets: Marcus Stroman (R)
  • Phillies: Chase Anderson (R)

Projected Lineups

New York Mets vs. Anderson (R) Position
Brandon Nimmo CF
Francisco Lindor SS
Michael Conforto RF
Pete Alonso 1B
Dominic Smith LF
Jeff McNeil 2B
J.D. Davis 3B
James McCann C
Marcus Stroman P

Key Players Projected Out: None

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Stroman (R) Position
Andrew McCutchen LF
Rhys Hoskins 1B
Bryce Harper RF
J.T. Realmuto C
Alec Bohm 3B
Didi Gregorius SS
Jean Segura 2B
Adam Haseley CF
Chase Anderson P

Key Players Projected Out: None

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox, 7:10 p.m. ET

Probable Starting Pitchers

  • Rays: Tyler Glasnow (R)
  • Red Sox: Martin Perez (L)

Projected Lineups

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Perez (L) Position
Manuel Margot RF
Austin Meadows DH
Randy Arozarena LF
Brandon Lowe 2B
Yandy Diaz 3B
Kevin Kiermaier CF
Mike Brosseau 1B
Willy Adames SS
Mike Zunino C

Key Players Projected Out: None

Boston Red Sox vs. Glasnow (R) Position
Enrique Hernandez 2B
Alex Verdugo CF
J.D. Martinez DH
Xander Bogaerts SS
Rafael Devers 3B
Hunter Renfroe RF
Franchy Cordero LF
Christian Vazquez C
Bobby Dalbec C

Key Players Projected Out: None

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs, 7:40 p.m. ET

Probable Starting Pitchers

  • Brewers: Freddy Peralta (R)
  • Cubs: Adbert Alzolay (R)

Projected Lineups

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Alzolay (R) Position
Kolten Wong 2B
Keston Hiura 1B
Christian Yelich LF
Avisail Garcia RF
Jackie Bradley Jr. CF
Luis Urias SS
Omar Narvaez C
Orlando Arcia 3B
Freddy Peralta P

Key Players Projected Out: None

Chicago Cubs vs. Peralta (R) Position
Ian Happ LF
Willson Contreras C
Anthony Rizzo 1B
Kris Bryant 3B
Joc Pederson LF
Javier Baez SS
Jason Heyward RF
David Bote 2B
Adbert Alzolay P

Key Players Projected Out: None

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Texas Rangers, 8:05 p.m. ET

Probable Starting Pitchers

  • Blue Jays: Tanner Roark (R)
  • Rangers: Dane Dunning (R)

Projected Lineups

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Dunning (R) Position
Marcus Semien 2B
Cavan Biggio 3B
Bo Bichette SS
Teoscar Hernandez LF
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. DH
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. LF
Rowdy Tellez DH
Randal Grichuk CF
Danny Jansen C

Key Players Projected Out: George Springer

Texas Rangers vs. Roark (R) Position
Isiah Kiner-Falefa SS
David Dahl LF
Joey Gallo RF
Nick Solak 2B
Nate Lowe 1B
Brock Holt 3B
Eli White DH
Leody Taveras CF
Jose Trevino C

Key Players Projected Out: None

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies, 8:40 p.m. ET

Probable Starting Pitchers

  • Diamondbacks: Luke Weaver (R)
  • Rockies: German Marquez (R)

Projected Lineups

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Marquez (R) Position
Josh Rojas SS
Ketel Marte CF
Christian Walker 1B
David Peralta LF
Asdrubal Cabrera 3B
Eduardo Escobar 2B
Pavin Smith RF
Carson Kelly C
Luke Weaver P

Key Players Projected Out: None

Colorado Rockies vs. Weaver (R) Position
Raimel Tapia LF
Josh Fuentes 3B
Trevor Story SS
Charlie Blackmon RF
C.J. Cron 1B
Ryan McMahon 2B
Chris Owings CF
Elias Diaz C
German Marquez P

Key Players Projected Out: None

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Oakland Athletics, 9:40 p.m. ET

Probable Starting Pitchers

  • Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw (L)
  • Athletics: Chris Bassitt (R)

Projected Lineups

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Bassitt (R) Position
Mookie Betts RF
Corey Seager SS
Justin Turner 3B
Cody Bellinger CF
Max Muncy 1B
A.J. Pollock LF
Edwin Rios 3B
Gavin Lux 2B
Austin Barnes C

Key Players Projected Out: None

Oakland Athletics vs. Kershaw (L) Position
Mark Canha LF
Ramon Laureano CF
Matt Olson 1B
Matt Chapman 3B
Mitch Moreland DH
Jed Lowrie 2B
Sean Murphy C
Stephen Piscotty RF
Elvis Andrus SS

Key Players Projected Out: None

San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres, 10:10 p.m. ET

Probable Starting Pitchers

  • Giants: Aaron Sanchez (R)
  • Padres: Yu Darvish (R)

Projected Lineups

San Francisco Giants vs. Darvish (R) Position
Tommy La Stella 3B
Mike Yastrzemski RF
Donovan Solano 2B
Brandon Belt 1B
Buster Posey C
Alex Dickerson LF
Austin Slater CF
Brandon Crawford SS
Aaron Sanchez P

Key Players Projected Out: None

San Diego Padres vs. Darvish (R) Position
Jake Cronenworth 2B
Tommy Pham CF
Manny Machado 3B
Eric Hosmer 1B
Wil Myers RF
Ha-seong Kim SS
Jurickson Profar LF
Victor Caratini C
Yu Darvish P

Key Players Projected Out: Fernando Tatis Jr.

Chicago White Sox vs. Seattle Mariners, 10:10 p.m. ET

Probable Starting Pitchers

  • White Sox: Lucas Giolito (R)
  • Mariners: James Paxton (L)

Projected Lineups

Chicago White Sox vs. Paxton (L) Position
Nick Madrigal 2B
Luis Robert CF
Jose Abreu 1B
Yoan Moncada 3B
Yermin Mercedes DH
Yasmani Grandal C
Leury Garcia SS
Andrew Vaughn LF
Billy Hamilton RF

Key Players Projected Out: Eloy Jimenez, Tim Anderson, Adam Eaton

Seattle Mariners vs. Giolito (R) Position
Mitch Haniger RF
Ty France DH
Kyle Seager 3B
Evan White 1B
Taylor Trammell CF
Dylan Moore 2B
Jake Fraley LF
Tom Murphy C
J.P. Crawford SS

Key Players Projected Out: None

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