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Position Player Playing Time Changes: August 19, 2025

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August 19, 2025
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Welcome to this week’s Position Player Playing Time Changes! A lot of Orioles-related maneuverings this week, led by top prospect Samuel Basallo finally getting the call.

Remaining PT % Changes, 8/12 to 8/19
Name Team Positions Old PT New PT PT Change Reason
Samuel Basallo BAL DH,1B,C 14% 75% 61% Welcome to MLB!
Ryan Ritter COL 2B,SS 16% 64% 48% Has been starting 2B since activation
Daylen Lile WSN RF,LF 27% 72% 45% Starting regularly even with Crews back
Dylan Beavers BAL RF 22% 62% 40% Could sit against some lefties but starting regularly
Alec Bohm PHI 3B, 1B 59% 93% 34% Back from IL
Joey Wiemer MIA RF, LF, CF 9% 43% 34% Back in MLB
Miguel Andujar CIN LF,1B,DH,3B 35% 63% 28% Has been playing against RHP, too
Noelvi Marte CIN RF, 3B, DH 50% 76% 26% Outfield play keeping him in lineup
Miguel Vargas CHW 3B,DH,1B 61% 86% 25% Back from IL
James Outman MIN CF,RF 30% 55% 25% Back in MLB
Bob Seymour TBR 1B 10% 35% 25% Welcome to MLB!
Yordan Alvarez HOU DH,LF 44% 68% 24% Nearing IL return
Tyler Fitzgerald SFG 2B 25% 49% 24% Back in MLB
Matt Shaw CHC 3B 52% 76% 24% Hot hitting makes him definite starting 3B
Reese McGuire CHC C 4% 27% 23% Amaya sprained ankle
Austin Martin MIN CF, LF, 2B 26% 49% 23% Playing against all lefties, some righties
Thomas Saggese STL 3B,2B 15% 37% 22% Playing every day for now with Donovan out
Cody Freeman TEX 3B, DH 10% 31% 21% Back in MLB, has started over Jung twice in two games
Connor Norby MIA 2B,3B 31% 52% 21% Nearing IL return
Jacob Wilson ATH SS 39% 60% 21% Nearing IL return
Ronny Simon PIT LF, 2B 3% 23% 20% Has been starting, hitting leadoff since call-up
Rowdy Tellez TEX 1B 16% 35% 19% Continues to get lion’s share of 1B time
Paul DeJong WSN 3B, 1B, 2B, SS, DH 39% 57% 18% Adding 1B flexibility to his toolkit
Isaac Collins MIL RF,LF 57% 73% 16% Rookie of the Month win solidifies him as regular
Andrew Vaughn MIL DH,1B 47% 63% 16% Should keep playing when Hoskins returns
Edouard Julien MIN 1B,2B 41% 57% 16% Playing a little more lately
Dylan Crews WSN CF,RF 70% 86% 16% Back from IL
Jac Caglianone KCR DH,RF,1B 49% 64% 15% Nearing IL return
Jordan Walker STL RF 52% 66% 14% Playing pretty regularly since IL return
Robert Hassell III WSN CF, LF, RF 52% 66% 14% Continues to take time from Young
Evan Carter TEX CF 58% 72% 14% Back from IL
Max Acosta MIA SS,2B 3% 17% 14% Welcome to MLB!
Austin Riley ATL 3B 50% 63% 13% Nearing IL return
Enrique Hernández LAD LF,RF,2B,3B 7% 19% 12% Nearing IL return
Ildemaro Vargas ARI 3B,2B,SS 6% 18% 12% Back from IL
Tommy Edman LAD CF,SS,3B,2B 60% 72% 12% Should return within a couple weeks
Daniel Schneemann CLE SS,3B,RF,2B,CF 56% 68% 12% Entrenched himself in two-hole
Brett Baty NYM 2B,3B 42% 54% 12% Taking more PT from Vientos
Owen Caissie CHC RF, LF 1% 13% 12% Tucker days off will give him more time
Casey Schmitt SFG 3B, 2B, SS, 1B 66% 78% 12% Starting 3B with Chapman out
Trey Sweeney DET SS 18% 30% 12% Has been getting a little more time lately
Andrés Chaparro WSN 1B, DH 10% 21% 11% Back in MLB
Ezequiel Duran TEX SS,2B,3B,1B,LF 17% 28% 11% Versatility, García injury helps
Nathan Lukes TOR RF,LF,CF 52% 62% 10% Loperfido option helps him
Davis Schneider TOR LF,3B,DH,2B 33% 43% 10% Loperfido option helps him
Chase Meidroth CHW 2B,SS 76% 86% 10% Back from IL
Jonathan Aranda TBR DH,1B 30% 20% -10% Injury timeline remains murky
Josh Jung TEX 3B 83% 73% -10% Lost two straight starts to Freeman
Rhys Hoskins MIL 1B, DH 48% 37% -11% Will he have PT when healthy?
Eli White ATL RF, LF, CF 37% 26% -11% Acuña return from IL
Dylan Carlson BAL LF, CF, RF 70% 59% -11% Beavers call-up
Willi Castro CHC 3B,RF,LF,2B,CF,SS,1B 61% 49% -12% Shaw emergence
Daniel Johnson BAL LF,CF,RF 17% 5% -12% Beavers call-up
Mark Vientos NYM DH, 3B, 1B 81% 69% -12% Losing PT to Baty/Mauricio
Jake Burger TEX 1B,DH 60% 48% -12% Losing PT to Tellez/Freeman
Darell Hernaiz ATH SS,2B,3B 44% 32% -12% Wilson nearing return
Javier Sanoja MIA SS,2B,CF,LF,3B 51% 38% -13% Playing less of late
Mauricio Dubón HOU 3B,2B,SS,CF,LF 48% 34% -14% Roster is almost all healthy, finally
Taylor Trammell HOU LF,CF,RF 27% 13% -14% Melton return
Oneil Cruz PIT CF,DH 86% 72% -14% Concussion
Aaron Schunk COL 2B,3B,SS 18% 4% -14% Optioned to AAA
Taylor Walls TBR 2B,3B,SS 52% 37% -15% Groin strain
Kristian Campbell BOS 1B, 2B, DH, CF, LF 43% 28% -15% Lowe signing makes 2025 future murky
Jackson Chourio MIL CF, LF, RF, DH 79% 63% -16% Won’t begin rehab assignment until later this month
Ryan Noda BAL DH,RF,1B 19% 2% -17% Sent to AAA
Otto Kemp PHI 1B,2B,LF,3B 24% 7% -17% Sent to AAA
Edmundo Sosa PHI 3B,2B,SS 40% 22% -18% Bohm activation
Sam Haggerty TEX LF,RF,2B,DH,CF 48% 26% -22% Ankle inflammation
Adolis García TEX RF,DH 91% 68% -23% Sprained ankle
Matt Chapman SFG 3B 97% 73% -24% Hand inflammation
Nathaniel Lowe BOS 1B 87% 62% -25% Will play less with BOS than he did with WSN
Abraham Toro BOS 1B 42% 17% -25% Will play less with Lowe signed
Graham Pauley MIA 3B, 2B, DH, 1B 63% 34% -29% Strained oblique
Ryan Mountcastle BAL 1B, DH 79% 49% -30% More of a short-side platoon bat now
Miguel Amaya CHC C 43% 12% -31% Sprained ankle
Joey Loperfido TOR LF,CF,RF 56% 25% -31% Sent to AAA
Max Muncy LAD 3B,1B,DH 73% 39% -34% Oblique strain
Brendan Donovan STL 2B, 3B, DH, RF, LF, SS 86% 52% -34% Groin strain
Victor Scott II STL CF 84% 48% -36% Sprained ankle
Adael Amador COL 2B 61% 9% -52% Sent to AAA
Kyle Stowers MIA RF, LF, CF 86% 27% -59% Oblique strain

Speculate On These 6 More Recent Callups?

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August 19, 2025
Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Not every callup is a top prospect, of course, like some of the names in yesterday’s post. That, however, doesn’t mean that lesser prospects can be ignored. So let’s review another six recently recalled hitters to determine how excited we should be.

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McLean & Basallo & Beavers & Karros & Seymour, Oh My

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August 18, 2025
Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

More rookie callups! Gosh I love this part of the season when new prospects are constantly being recalled, giving fantasy owners plentiful opportunities to fill holes. Today, let’s discuss a slew of recent callups who may offer some serious fantasy potential.

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Lineup Analysis (8/16/25)

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August 16, 2025


Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

American League

Angels

• Bryce Teodosio (.357/.379/.500 and 3 SB in 30 PA) started in 10 of 11 games.

• Christian Moore has only one start in the last five games.

Astros

• Ramón Urías started in four of the last five games at second base. With Houston, Urias is batting .320/.370/.520 with 1 HR.

Athletics

• Colby Thomas (vs LHP) and Lawrence Butler (vs RHP) are in a centerfield platoon.

Blue Jays

• Ty France started in nine of 12 games since being acquired.

• Andrés Giménez started in both games against righties and sat against a lefty.

Guardians

• Angel Martínez started only three times in the last six games.

Mariners

• No changes.

Orioles

• While batting either fourth or fifth, Ryan Mountcastle started six straight games since coming off the IL.

• The current outfield contains Dylan Carlson, Daniel Johnson, Ryan Noda, Jeremiah Jackson, and Greg Allen. Even the Royals are laughing at that sad ass group.

Rangers

• Jake Burger and Rowdy Tellez split time at first base.

Rays

• Ha-Seong Kim 김하성 (.209/.303/.343, 5 SB) with 11 starts in the last 13 games.

• Catcher Hunter Feduccia (.433 OPS) started in seven of 11 games since being promoted.

Red Sox

• Romy Gonzalez and Abraham Toro are splitting time at first base. It’s not true platoon.

Royals

• Against righties, Mike Yastrzemski leads off.

• Adam Frazier with 13 starts in the last 15 games.

• Nick Loftin and John Rave split time in left field.

Tigers

• Trey Sweeney started four times in the last five games since his promotion.

Twins

• Lots of bodies, but Byron Buxton might be the only fantasy-relevant bat. The only other possible option is Luke Keaschall (155 OPS+, batting in the middle of the lineup).

White Sox

• Colson Montgomery now bats third.

• Curtis Mead (.645 OPS) with eight straight starts.

Yankees

• Ben Rice with eight straight starts.

• Paul Goldschmidt (.629 OPS over the last month) with only five starts in the last 10 games.

National League

Braves

• Marcell Ozuna started in eight of the last nine games.

• Nacho Alvarez Jr. (.570 OPS) with nine third base starts in the last 11 games.

Brewers

• Anthony Seigler (vs RHP) and Caleb Durbin (vs LHP) are in a third base platoon.

• Isaac Collins now bats second.

Cardinals

• Thomas Saggese (.260 AVG, 1 HR, 1 SB in 135 PA) with six straight starts.

Cubs

• Willi Castro with only one start in the last five games.

Diamondbacks

• Steady and here are how the new starters are performing:

Name: OPS
Blaze Alexander: .821
Tyler Locklear: .579
Adrian Del Castillo: .596

Dodgers

• Since being promoted, Alex Freeland (.510 OPS) started in 11 of 13 games.

• Alex Call (.729 OPS) with three starts in the last four games. Call seems to be taking over Michael Conforto’s (.627 OPS) left field job.

Giants

• Drew Gilbert with five starts in the last six games (.118 OPS).

• Casey Schmitt (.737 OPS) with 13 starts in the last 14 games. He hit second and third in the last two games.

Marlins

• Quite a few timeshares are going on

• Heriberto Hernández with five straight starts and 7 HR in 156 PA.

• Jakob Marsee sat against two of the three lefty starters since being promoted.

Mets

• Mark Vientos (.641 OPS) has NOT started in the last four games with Brett Baty (.712 OPS) starting instead.

Nationals

• Paul DeJong with seven starts in the last nine games.

• Daylen Lile (.259/.305/.389, 2 HR, 5 SB) with 17 starts in the last 19 games.

Padres

• Gavin Sheets started in just two of the last 10 games.

• Freddy Fermin (.355/.394/.484 with SD) with seven starts at catcher in the last 10 games.

Phillies

• The outfield is a mess. In a shallow league, I’m not sure if any of them are rosterable, including Nick Castellanos (.178/.204/.289).

• Otto Kemp and Edmundo Sosa are splitting time at third base.

Pirates

• Jared Triolo (.179/.271/.274, 3 HR, 5 SB in 205 PA) with 12 starts in 13 games.

Reds

• Too many healthy regulars with Austin Hays, Gavin Lux, and Matt McLain taking playing time hits.

• Miguel Andujar (.370/.469/.778, 3 HR in 32 PA with the Reds) started six straight games, five as the cleanup hitter, including two games against lefties.

Rockies

• Catcher-qualified Braxton Fulford (.222/.239/.333) started in seven of the last 10 games.


Position Player Playing Time Changes: August 13, 2025

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August 13, 2025
Jeff Curry – Imagn Images

Hello again, and welcome to the latest Position Player Playing Time Changes update! With the trade deadline passed, we’ve got far fewer changes to go over than last week, but there are still some notable changes made in the past week. As always, the change shown is in percent of remaining playing time for the player’s team down the stretch.

Change in % of Remaining PT, 8/5 to 8/12
Name Team Positions Old PT New PT PT Change Reason
Adael Amador COL 2B 3% 61% 58% Starting 2B with Arcia, Estrada out
Drew Gilbert SFG RF, CF 11% 61% 50% Called up to be starting RF
Everson Pereira TBR CF, LF, DH 10% 47% 37% Called up to play at least against LHP
Luke Keaschall MIN 2B, DH, CF, LF, 1B 61% 85% 24% Keeps raking, keeps playing
Willie MacIver ATH C 3% 23% 20% Replaced Wynns as backup
JJ Bleday ATH RF, LF, CF 28% 47% 19% On fire since recall
Byron Buxton MIN CF, DH 62% 80% 18% Back fro IL (and homered!)
Braxton Fulford COL C 12% 30% 18% Replaced Nola as backup
Kristian Campbell BOS 1B, DH, 2B, CF, LF 25% 43% 18% Could be nearing return with stronger AAA performance
Drew Millas WSN C 10% 27% 17% Should stick around with Ruiz being ramped up slowly
Ryan Mountcastle BAL 1B,DH 63% 79% 16% Back from IL
Brooks Baldwin CHW 3B, CF, 2B, LF, SS, RF 29% 45% 16% Versatility has helped him play more
Ryan Noda BAL RF, DH, 1B 5% 19% 14% Playing more with injuries
Jeremiah Jackson BAL 3B, DH, 2B, LF, RF 14% 25% 11% Playing more with injuries
Jacob Young WSN CF 58% 68% 10% Has taken some time back from Hassell
Jose Miranda MIN DH,1B,3B 42% 32% -10% Passed over for callup
Jonathan Ornelas ATL 3B, SS 15% 5% -10% Optioned back to AAA
David Hamilton BOS 2B, SS 16% 6% -10% Sent back to AAA
Austin Slater NYY RF, LF 27% 16% -11% Hamstring strain
Tommy Edman LAD 3B, 2B, CF, SS 71% 60% -11% Reinjured ankle
Chase Meidroth CHW 2B, SS 87% 76% -11% Thumb contusion
Abraham Toro BOS 1B 54% 42% -12% Losing time to Romy
Colton Cowser BAL LF, CF 85% 72% -13% Concussion
Christian Vázquez MIN C 46% 33% -13% Shoulder infection
Kyle Farmer COL 2B,3B,1B 38% 24% -14% Losing time to Amador, Karros
DaShawn Keirsey Jr. MIN CF,RF,LF 19% 4% -15% Optioned to AAA
Edouard Julien MIN 2B 56% 41% -15% Might be 1B-only now, which cuts into time
Jerar Encarnacion SFG RF,DH,LF,1B 31% 14% -17% Hamstring strain
Keibert Ruiz WSN C 62% 42% -20% Being brought along slowly (concussion)
Tyler O’Neill BAL RF, LF, DH 82% 60% -22% Wrist inflammation
Heston Kjerstad BAL DH,RF,LF 27% 3% -24% Fatigue, unlikely to be back this year
Grant McCray SFG RF,LF,CF 55% 30% -25% Barely playing with Gilbert up
Jonny DeLuca TBR LF,RF,CF 53% 25% -28% Strained hamstring
Orlando Arcia COL 3B,2B,SS,DH 71% 16% -55% Elbow inflammation

9 Stolen Base Targets

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August 11, 2025
Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

Though it feels like the end of the season is actually closer (maybe it’s just me), we still have about a quarter of games left to play. If you haven’t already been doing so, now is definitely the time to start focusing entirely on the individual category standings. Forget about overall fantasy value and worry about how many points you could realistically gain and lose in each statistic. Have a surplus of home runs and limited downside, but could gain a handful of stolen base points? Let’s discuss nine targets that are a mix of projected rest of season stolen base leaders and strong PA/SB ratios that could potentially be bigger contributors with more playing time.

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Lineup Analysis (8/9/25)

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August 9, 2025

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American League

Angels

• Since coming off the IL, Christian Moore (87 wRC+) started in four straight games at second base.

• Bryce Teodosio (39% K%, .625 BABIP) started five straight in center field.

• There has been a different starting third baseman over the last three games (Yoán Moncada, Luis Rengifo, and Oswald Peraza). Read the rest of this entry »


Position Player Playing Time Changes: August 5, 2025

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August 5, 2025
Joe Rondon – The Republic – USA TODAY NETWORK

After a busy (and more importantly, fun) trade deadline, it’s time for our biggest projected playing time changes update of the year, with over 100 players. For players who changed teams, the Old PT value represents the percentage of remaining playing time they were projected to receive before the trade (i.e., with their old team), with the New PT column reflecting their projected playing time with their new team.

Change in % of Remaining PT, 7/29 to 8/5
Name Team Positions Old PT New PT PT Change Reason/Notes
Tyler Locklear ARI 1B 3% 62% 59% Will get extended look down the stretch
Dylan Carlson BAL LF,CF,RF 10% 68% 58% Tons of PT available with Laureano/O’Hearn gone
Hunter Feduccia TBR C 1% 53% 52% Platooning with Fortes after trade from Dodgers
Grant McCray SFG CF,LF 4% 55% 51% Should play plenty against righties
Edouard Julien MIN 2B 7% 56% 49% Will get extended look down the stretch
Jakob Marsee MIA CF, LF 18% 67% 49% Has taken Miami by storm in his first few games
Robert Hassell III WSN CF,RF,LF 13% 61% 48% Probably starting against most righties
C.J. Kayfus CLE RF,1B,DH 4% 50% 46% Hopefully sparks a dormant lineup
Alan Roden MIN LF,DH,RF 13% 57% 44% Will get extended look down the stretch
Troy Johnston MIA 1B 10% 50% 40% Will play a bunch against RHP
Darell Hernaiz ATH SS, 3B, 2B 4% 44% 40% Filling in for Wilson at SS
Jared Triolo PIT 3B, SS, 1B, 2B 24% 62% 38% Helping cover 3B with Hayes gone
Jordan Lawlar ARI 3B, 2B, DH, SS 13% 51% 38% Should be up soon once recovered from hammy
Ramón Laureano SDP RF,CF,LF 44% 81% 37% Padres starting LF
Austin Martin MIN LF 1% 38% 37% One of the many Twins auditioning for 2026
Coby Mayo BAL 3B,1B,DH 22% 59% 37% More PT open with O’Hearn gone
Blaze Alexander ARI 3B, DH, 2B, SS 21% 54% 33% Starting 3B at least until Lawlar is up
Liover Peguero PIT 3B, 2B, 1B, SS 26% 59% 33% More homers in one game than Hayes had all year
Jose Miranda MIN 1B, DH, 3B 11% 42% 31% Spelling Lewis sometimes but mostly 1B/DH
Joey Loperfido TOR CF, RF, LF 28% 56% 28% Keeps hitting, keeps playing
Luke Maile KCR C 3% 30% 27% Backup C with Fermin gnoe
Nacho Alvarez Jr. ATL 3B, 2B, SS 8% 35% 27% Covering for Riley at 3B
Dylan Beavers BAL RF 3% 28% 25% Very close to MLB debut
Christian Moore LAA 2B 57% 80% 23% Back from IL
Ha-Seong Kim TBR SS, 2B 67% 89% 22% Back from IL, splitting time between 2B/SS
Luke Keaschall MIN 2B,DH,LF,CF 39% 61% 22% Back from IL, finally
James Outman MIN CF,RF,LF 10% 30% 20% Getting a look at Triple-A but should be up soon
Max Muncy LAD 3B ,1B 53% 72% 19% Back from scary knee injury
Yohel Pozo STL C, DH 28% 45% 17% Closer to timeshare with Pages
Eli White ATL RF, LF, CF 25% 42% 17% Filling in for Acuña
Curtis Mead CHW 2B,3B,DH,1B 12% 29% 17% PT in Chicago is his for the taking, but in AAA for now
Jordan Westburg BAL 3B, 2B, DH 75% 92% 17% Getting fewer days off than when first back from IL
Samuel Basallo BAL C, DH 5% 21% 16% Will he actually debut this year?
Freddy Fermin SDP C 46% 61% 15% Goes from backup in KC to starter in SD
Royce Lewis MIN 3B, DH 70% 84% 14% Getting fewer days off than when first back from IL
Max Schuemann ATH RF,SS,CF,3B,LF,2B 26% 40% 14% Filling in everywhere and playing more
Anthony Seigler MIL 2B,3B,1B,DH 20% 33% 13% Pat Murphy likes working him in despite lack of production so far
Brooks Baldwin CHW CF,LF,RF,SS,2B,3B 16% 29% 13% Versatility has helped him play often-ish
Gio Urshela ATH 3B,1B,SS 30% 42% 12% Andujar trade opened up PT
Jeremiah Jackson BAL 3B,SS, RF, LF, 2B 2% 14% 12% Welcome to MLB, Jeremiah: you’re playing all over
Ceddanne Rafaela BOS CF, 2B 84% 96% 12% Few days off thanks to versatility
DaShawn Keirsey Jr. MIN CF, RF, LF 7% 19% 12% More than just a PR now after trades
Casey Schmitt SFG 2B, 3B, SS, 1B 49% 61% 12% Appears to be the starting 2B
Ryan Mountcastle BAL DH,1B 52% 63% 11% Nearing IL return
Mark Vientos NYM DH,3B,1B 71% 82% 11% Playing more often lately
Warming Bernabel COL 1B,3B 62% 73% 11% Took Toglia’s 1B job
Tyler O’Neill BAL RF, LF, DH 72% 82% 10% Finally getting going at the plate
Luis Urías ATH SS,2B,3B 46% 56% 10% Playing more regularly than before
Brandon Lowe TBR 2B,DH 62% 72% 10% Back from IL
Brayan Rocchio CLE 2B, SS 61% 71% 10% Has started regularly at 2B since Arias came back
Marcell Ozuna ATL DH 74% 64% -10% Losing time to Baldwin/Murphy
Yoán Moncada LAA 3B, DH 67% 57% -10% Losing time to Moore/Rengifo
Johnathan Rodríguez CLE RF,DH,LF 16% 6% -10% Sent to AAA
Enrique Hernández LAD 1B,2B,LF,CF,3B,RF 19% 8% -11% Return from IL is unclear
Connor Joe CIN RF,1B,LF 15% 3% -12% Sent to AAA
Angel Martínez CLE CF, 2B, RF, SS, 3B 67% 55% -12% Playing less lately
Cam Smith HOU RF, DH 84% 72% -12% Will lose some time to Sánchez + slump
Jesse Winker NYM LF, DH, RF 27% 14% -13% Return from IL is unclear
Austin Slater NYY LF, RF 40% 27% -13% Hamstring strain + less PT after trade anyway
Tommy Edman LAD 3B, SS, 2B, CF 84% 71% -13% Back on IL (ankle)
Gavin Lux CIN 2B,LF,DH,3B 74% 61% -13% Almost entirely shielded from LHP now
George Springer TOR RF, LF, DH, CF 97% 83% -14% Concussion
Ryan O’Hearn SDP RF,DH,LF,1B 81% 67% -14% Should never face a lefty in SD
Jose Siri NYM CF 20% 6% -14% Return from IL is unclear
John Rave KCR LF,CF,RF,DH 63% 49% -14% Hard platoon with Grichuk
Luisangel Acuña NYM SS,CF,2B 17% 3% -14% Sent to AAA
Evan Carter TEX LF,CF,RF 71% 57% -14% Back on IL (back)
Donovan Solano SEA DH,3B,1B 29% 15% -14% Playing time scarce after trades
Luke Raley SEA DH,RF,1B,LF 43% 28% -15% Back injury
Jacob Young WSN CF 73% 58% -15% Sharing time with Hassell
Otto Kemp PHI 3B,LF,1B,2B 40% 25% -15% Less PT with Bader in the fold
Hyeseong Kim 김혜성 LAD CF,SS,2B 55% 40% -15% Shoulder bursitis
Byron Buxton MIN CF,DH 78% 62% -16% Ribcage inflammation
Alex Call LAD RF,LF,CF 52% 36% -16% Less PT with LAD than WSN
Brett Wisely SFG 3B,2B,SS 20% 4% -16% Sent to AAA
Shay Whitcomb HOU 3B,2B,DH 18% 1% -17% Sent to AAA
Willi Castro CHC 3B,DH,LF,RF,SS,2B,CF 79% 61% -18% Will still play a lot but not as often as with Twins
Jackson Chourio MIL CF, RF, LF, DH 97% 79% -18% Hamstring strain
Marcelo Mayer BOS 3B,SS,2B 47% 29% -18% Timeline (wrist injury) unclear
Matt Shaw CHC 3B 70% 52% -18% Castro eating into PT
Nolan Jones CLE RF,LF,CF 57% 38% -19% Playing less lately
José Caballero NYY 3B,CF,SS,2B,RF 39% 20% -19% Narrower role with NYY than TBR
Tyrone Taylor NYM CF,LF 52% 32% -20% Mullins eats into PT
Santiago Espinal CIN RF,LF,2B,SS,3B 42% 22% -20% Andujar eats into PT
Eric Wagaman MIA DH,3B,1B,LF 64% 44% -20% Johnston eats into PT
Brett Baty NYM 3B, 2B 62% 42% -20% Vientos eating into PT
Ronald Acuña Jr. ATL RF, DH 97% 76% -21% Calf strain
Miguel Andujar CIN DH, RF, LF, 3B 57% 35% -22% More narrow role with CIN than ATH
Noelvi Marte CIN RF, 3B 73% 50% -23% Andujar eats into PT
Jon Berti CHC 3B, 2B, LF, CF, SS, 1B 28% 4% -24% Basically PR-only with Castro around
Miguel Vargas CHW 3B, 1B, DH 87% 63% -24% Oblique strain
Will Benson CIN LF, CF, RF 54% 30% -24% Less PT with Marte getting more OF time
MJ Melendez KCR LF, RF 29% 5% -24% Sent back to AAA
Jacob Melton HOU LF,CF,RF 31% 5% -26% Sent to AAA
Nolan Arenado STL 3B, DH 92% 64% -28% Shoulder strain
Gavin Sheets SDP DH, LF, 1B 78% 46% -32% Fewer PA with O’Hearn filling his role
Isaac Paredes HOU 3B 40% 8% -32% Trying to rehab severe hamstring injury
Ty France TOR DH,1B 67% 34% -33% Won’t play a ton with TOR
Johan Rojas PHI CF 41% 5% -36% Sent to AAA
Tristin English ARI 1B, LF 40% 4% -36% Sent to AAA
Michael Toglia COL 1B 60% 22% -38% Sent to AAA
Will Wagner SDP 3B, 2B, 1B, DH 42% 3% -39% Sent to AAA by new team
Brice Matthews HOU 3B,2B,SS 45% 1% -44% Sent to AAA
Austin Riley ATL 3B 95% 50% -45% Abdominal strain
Ben Williamson SEA 3B 53% 8% -45% Sent to AAA
Jonathan Aranda TBR 1B, DH 80% 30% -50% Wrist fracture
Jacob Wilson ATH SS 90% 39% -51% Forearm fracture
Matt Thaiss TBR C 54% 1% -53% DFA’d

Another 7 Hitters Now in Starting Lineups! Aug 5, 2025 Edition

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August 5, 2025
Mandatory Credit: Chris Tilley-Imagn Images

Yesterday, I discussed 10 hitters that have recently joined starting lineups as every day or near every day hitters. However, there were so many of them that I only got through half the teams. So let’s get through the rest to see if we can uncover some potential gems over the final two months of the season.

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10 Hitters Now in Starting Lineups! Aug 4, 2025 Edition

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August 4, 2025
Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports

The trade deadline is now officially in the rearview mirror, which means we’re now seeing lots of new faces in starting lineups. It could be very difficult to keep up with all the playing time changes. So let’s once again dive into 10 names who are now starting regularly, whether due to trading of the incumbent opening up a spot, injury atop the depth chart, or hot hitting.

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