Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk handling DH role for Friday opener
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is starting at designated hitter and batting sixth in Friday's season opener against right-hander Jon Gray and the Texas Rangers.
What It Means:
Kirk is expected to primarily work out of the DH spot this season while Danny Jansen operates as the starting catcher. The Blue Jays' full lineup on Friday: George Springer CF, Bo Bichette SS, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 1B, Teoscar Hernandez RF, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. LF, Kirk DH, Matt Chapman 3B, Jansen C, Cavan Biggio 2B. Jose Berrios is on the bump for the Blue Jays.
numberFire's models project Kirk for 9.8 FanDuel points on Friday, and he has a $2,400 salary. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Blue Jays have the second-highest implied total (5.0) in the majors on Friday.
Source:
Baseball Press
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