The Toronto Blue Jays announce lineup for game against the Pittsburgh Pirates
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Victor William
Mar 21, 2026 (11:06)
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Photo credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Kevin Gausman takes the mound with a powerful lineup as the Blue Jays face the Pirates today with massive Opening Day energy.
Spring Training is wrapping up, and this starting nine looks absolutely terrifying for opposing pitchers.
The front office has built a deeply balanced attack that blends immense power with elite defensive instincts.
Seeing George Springer at the top of the card immediately sets a dynamic and aggressive tone.
He brings that vital veteran leadership needed to spark early rallies right out of the gate.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sits comfortably in the three-hole, ready to inflict some serious damage today.
He finished last season with a brilliant .292 AVG, 23 HR, and an .848 OPS.
Having him locked in and swinging freely is the absolute key to a deep playoff run.
1. DH George Springer
2. LF Nathan Lukes
3. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr
4. RF Addison Barger
5. C Alejandro Kirk
6. CF Daulton Varsho
7. 3B Kazuma Okamoto
8. 2B Ernie Clement
9. SS Andres Gimenez
SP Kevin Gausman
2. LF Nathan Lukes
3. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr
4. RF Addison Barger
5. C Alejandro Kirk
6. CF Daulton Varsho
7. 3B Kazuma Okamoto
8. 2B Ernie Clement
9. SS Andres Gimenez
SP Kevin Gausman
This revamped roster provides unbelievable depth and defensive magic
Fans are buzzing because this specific combination of speed and power feels completely unstoppable right now.
We finally get to see 26-year-old Addison Barger (Drafted Round 6, 2018 by Toronto Blue Jays) patrolling right field.
The athletic outfielder is hungry to prove he belongs in this everyday offensive machine.
Then we have Andres Gimenez anchoring the infield after an extremely challenging offensive season.
He recorded a difficult .210 AVG with 7 HR and a .598 OPS last year.
But his unbelievable defensive range up the middle is exactly what this pitching staff needs behind them.
Kazuma Okamoto also makes the hot corner his new home after dominating overseas for years.
Adding his disciplined bat to the bottom half of the order stretches this lineup incredibly deep.
Kevin Gausman is ready to paint the corners and dominate the Pirates today.
Our reliable ace posted a solid 10-11 record with a 3.59 ERA and 189 strikeouts last year.
When his splitter is diving out of the zone, the Pirates are going to have a brutal afternoon.
This entire squad is extremely motivated to prove they belong at the top of the division.
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