Kevin Cash has always been a huge fan of matchups, and this roster could potentially set up really well for his style of management. The difficulty in predicting the Rays lineup is that the Cardinals Opening Day starter has yet to be determined. A few of the most likely candidates are former Rays prospect Matthew Liberatore and Dustin May. Liberatore is a southpaw, while the 6'6 May is right-handed. Therefore, determining the lineup on March 26th will likely depend on which of the two starting pitchers is posted.
Projecting Kevin Cash's 2026 Rays Opening Day lineup
