When is Reds Opening Day? (CIN-PIT Schedule, Rosters & Odds)

When is Reds Opening Day? (CIN-PIT Schedule, Rosters & Odds)

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The 2023 MLB season is here, and every team's fanbase is wondering when their squad will kick off the season on Opening Day.

Cincinnati Reds fans are buzzing with excitement as their team prepares to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Here's everything you need to know about the Reds vs Pirates Opening Day matchup. 

Reds vs. Pirates Time & Date (How to Watch)

The Reds' Opening Day game against the Pittsburgh Pirates is on Thursday, March 30 with the first pitch scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET.

Fans in Cincinnati will be able to catch the game in all the usual places, including Bally Sports Ohio.

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Reds Opening Day Roster vs. Pirates

The Reds' 26-man Opening Day roster is not finalized yet. Here are the 29 players currently listed on the active roster, as of the afternoon on March 29:

Player

Position

Tejay Antone

RP

Graham Ashcraft

SP

Luis Cessa

RP

Fernando Cruz

SP

Alexis Diaz

RP

Justin Dunn

SP

Buck Farmer

RP

Ian Gibaut

RP

Hunter Greene

SP

Joel Kuhnel

RP

Nick Lodolo

SP

Connor Overton

SP

Reiver Sanmartin

RP

Tony Santillan

RP

Lucas Sims

RP

Luke Weaver

RP

Curt Casali

C

Luke Maile

C

Tyler Stephenson

C

Jose Barrero

SS

Jonathan India

2B

Kevin Newman

2B

Spencer Steer

3B

Joey Votto

1B

Will Benson

CF

Jake Fraley

LF

TJ Friedl

CF

Wil Myers

RF

Nick Senzel

CF

Reds vs. Pirates Opening Day Starting Pitchers

Team

Pitcher

2022 Record

2022 ERA

Reds

Hunter Greene

5-13

4.44

Pirates

Mitch Keller

5-12

3.91

Reds vs. Pirates Odds

FanDuel Sportsbook thinks the Reds could emerge victorious on Opening Day, listing them as -132 favorites on the moneyline against the Pirates, who are +112. The runline projects a close game, however, with the Reds getting +150 odds to cover -1.5.

The over/under is sitting at a relatively high 8.5, with -105 odds on the over and -115 on the under.

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