| Starter (guaranteed) |
Player is guaranteed to play in this lineup spot. |
| Starter (tentative) |
Player is currently playing in this lineup spot, but this could change if (a) they become a starter in an earlier lineup spot or (b) another player with higher priority becomes a starter in this spot. |
| Qualified (but not starter) |
Player has 2+ plate appearances and is not currently starting in this lineup spot, but it's possible that he could become the starter. |
| Not qualified |
Player has fewer than 2 plate appearances, but he could still become a starter in this lineup spot if he gets 2 plate appearances. |
| Ineligible |
Player cannot possibly play in this lineup spot because (a) his team doesn't play today, (b) his team's games are completed and he didn't play, (c) he is already a starter in a higher lineup spot, or (d) player is currently "not qualified" in a higher lineup spot but will become the starter if qualified. |