Note: The analysis was done looking at the games that ended on Thursday.
American League
Angels
• Kevin Pillar (vs LHP) and Mickey Moniak (vs RHP) are in a right-field platoon.
• Kyren Paris (vs LHP) and Luis Guillorme (vs RHP) are in an infield platoon.
• Over the last three games, Willie Calhoun (vs RHP) and Cole Tucker (vs LHP) are in a DH platoon.
Astros
• Chas McCormick has only started in four of the last nine games.
• Jeremy Peña (to fourth) and Jake Meyers (to sixth) have moved up a spot in the lineup.
• In the four games since José Abreu was promoted, he and Jon Singleton have started in three games each.
Athletics
• Since coming off the IL, Miguel Andujar (.883 OPS) has started in five of six games while hitting third or fourth in the lineup.
• Tyler Soderstrom (.625 OPS) has only started two of the last eight games.
Blue Jays
• Isiah Kiner-Falefa (.729 OPS) has started in 11 straight games.
• Kevin Kiermaier (.589 OPS) and Cavan Biggio (.646 OPS) are splitting time with Davis Schneider moving around the infield.
• Justin Turner (.652 OPS) and Daniel Vogelbach (.564 OPS) are splitting time at DH.
Guardians
• Kyle Manzardo (vs RHP) and Gabriel Arias (vs LHP) are in a platoon with José Ramírez moving around.
• Johnathan Rodriguez is now on the short-side platoon with Will Brennan.
Mariners
• Mitch Haniger (vs LHP) and Dominic Canzone (vs RHP) are in a right-field platoon.
• Luke Raley (vs RHP) and Jonatan Clase (vs LHP) are in a left-field platoon.
• Ty France (.255/.327/.415 with 4 HR in May) has started in 11 straight games.
Orioles
• Colton Cowser (.784 OPS) has hit cleanup in the last two games.
• Cedric Mullins (.564 OPS) is batting eighth and starting only against righties.
• Kyle Stowers has only started in five of the last 12 games.
Rangers
• Leody Taveras (.270/.343/.427, 3 HR, 3 SB in May) is up to hitting fifth over the last five games.
• Wyatt Langford (.587 OPS) is hitting seventh since coming off the IL.
Rays
• Jonny DeLuca (.675 OPS), Jose Siri (.615 OPS), and Richie Palacios (.729 OPS) are splitting time between two outfield spots.
• Jonathan Aranda (.661 OPS) and Harold Ramírez (.596 OPS) are splitting time as the DH.
• Brandon Lowe (.665 OPS) only starts against righties.
Red Sox
• Connor Wong (.823 OPS) is now hitting fifth.
• With Tyler O’Neill on the IL, the outfield Rob Refsnyder (.939 OPS) is starting every game in the outfield.
• David Hamilton only starts against righties (career .657 OPS vs RHP, .545 OPS vs LHP).
• Vaughn Grissom (.411 OPS over the last two weeks) has started in eight of the last nine games.
Royals
• Nelson Velázquez (.686 OPS, 7 HR) has started in eight straight games.
• Nick Loftin (.565 OPS) has started three straight games.
• Kyle Isbel (.598 OPS) is back in centerfield.
Tigers
• Over the last four games, Matt Vierling (.825 OPS) hit in the top third of the lineup.
• In the two games since being promoted, Akil Baddoo hit sixth with all of the games being against righties.
• Spencer Torkelson (.608 OPS) has hit seventh for three straight games.
• Javier Báez has only started in six of the last nine games.
Twins
• Edouard Julien, Trevor Larnach, and Max Kepler are still just starting against righties.
• Alex Kirilloff has only started in six of the last ten games. Carlos Santana in only seven of the last ten.
White Sox
• Does it really matter? They are 30th in the league in scoring and the 29th team, Miami, has scored 50 more runs.
• Nicky Lopez (.823 OPS, 0 SB, and HR over the last 14 days) has hit second over the last three games.
• Korey Lee (.738 OPS, 5 HR, 3 SB) is hitting in the middle of the lineup.
Yankees
• Since coming off the IL, DJ LeMahieu has started two of three games while batting ninth.
National League
Braves
• Michael Harris II is leading off against righties while Ozzie Albies leads off against lefties.
• Jarred Kelenic (.727 OPS over the last two weeks) has started four straight games including two against lefties (.720 OPS vs RHP, .364 OPS vs LHP).
• Adam Duvall (.663 OPS, 5 HR) has started five straight games.
Brewers
• Jake Bauers (.683 OPS) has started seven straight games including two against lefties.
• Blake Perkins (.691 OPS) with nine straight starts, all in center field.
• Sal Frelick (vs RHP) and Jackson Chourio (vs LHP) are in a right-field platoon.
Cardinals
• Masyn Winn (.798 OPS) is now leading off against lefties.
• Expect more changes with the Lars Nootbaar injury.
Cubs
• I don’t have a good understanding of how the Pete Crow-Armstrong promotion will affect the rest of the team. It’s impossible to know if just one person loses their playing time or a combination of players.
Diamondbacks
• Jake McCarthy (vs RHP) and Randal Grichuk (vs LHP) are in a platoon.
• Blaze Alexander (vs LHP) and Joc Pederson (vs RHP) are in a platoon thanks to Ketel Marte moving around.
Dodgers
• No changes
Giants
• Brett Wisely (.945 OPS) and Marco Luciano (.986 OPS) are splitting time at shortstop.
• The full ramifications of LaMonte Wade Jr. going on the IL haven’t been felt. It’s a tough lineup to analyze even when everyone is healthy for an extended period.
Marlins
• Tim Anderson (.448 OPS since returning from the IL) has started in seven of the last eight games.
• Nick Fortes (.471 OPS) has started in four of the last six at catcher.
Mets
• Mark Vietos (.945 OPS) and Brett Baty (.628 OPS) were splitting time at third base. Baty was just optioned to the minors.
• Harrison Bader (.680 OPS) has only started in five of the last nine games.
Nationals
• Since coming off the IL, Lane Thomas is batting second, Jesse Winker is now the DH, and Joey Meneses (vs LHP) and Joey Gallo (vs RHP) are in a first-base platoon.
• Luis García Jr. (vs RHP) and Ildemaro Vargas (vs LHP) are in a second base platoon.
Padres
• Steady
• Donovan Solano (vs LHP) and David Peralta (vs RHP) are in a platoon.
Phillies
• Brandon Marsh (.754 OPS), Cristian Pache (.590 OPS), and Johan Rojas (.570) are splitting two outfield spots.
• Edmundo Sosa (.944 OPS) has started eight straight games at short.
Pirates
• More of a mess than usual. Several guys have come and gone and it’s nearly impossible to figure out any patterns.
• Ji Hwan Bae (vs RHP) and Michael A. Taylor (vs LHP) are in a centerfield platoon.
Reds
• With TJ Friedl (.476 OPS) off the IL, he’s leading off and Jacob Hurtubise heads to the bench.
• Nick Martini (.588 OPS) has started in seven of the last eight games.
Rockies
• Hunter Goodman (vs LHP) and Charlie Blackmon (vs RHP) are in a right-field platoon.
• Since coming off the IL, Kris Bryant has started seven of nine games while hitting .214/.353/.321 over that stretch.
