Giants' Heliot Ramos poised to break craziest Opening Day non-streak in team history

Heliot Ramos will start in left field for the Giants on Wednesday against the Yankees, ending a 19-season run of different Opening Day left fielders that had matched a major league record. Manager Tony Vitello confirmed the assignment as the club optioned six players to Triple-A Sacramento, with bullpen and bench calls pending; Michael Fulmer and Caleb Kilian remain in the mix, and Matt Gage appears vulnerable. The Chronicle reports Luis Matos will be designated for assignment. Harrison Bader's hamstring is monitored. Rafael Devers is expected to DH, with Casey Schmitt likely at first base.