Cleveland’s Opening Day roster is set.
Ross D. Franklin, APIt should be interesting to see how Francona makes the infield work on a daily bases. He certainly has options. WillChang, Miller, Clement or Gimenez?Francona will have fun with the infield’s versatility. Miller and Chang can platoon at first witha day off at third. If Rosario and Gimenez aren’t playing short, Chang will.
Maile is recovering nicely. If the injury had been more serious, Francona said the Guardians would have added veteran, but that meant adding him to the 40-man roster. They didn’t want to do that, so they’re going with Lavastida in the bakcup catcher’s spot.The Guardians will probably be the youngest team in the big leagues this year. Eight players are in line to make the opening day roster for the first time. That includes four relievers -- Morgan, Sandlin, Pilkington and Hentges.