Note: With the trade deadline coming up and some teams in buy or sell mode, I’m not going too deep into changes. I’m going to look for obvious moves that will likely stick.
Angels
• Yoán Moncada (vs RHP) and Kevin Newman (vs LHP) are in a third base platoon.
• LaMonte Wade Jr. and Jorge Soler split time in right field. Read the rest of this entry »
Angels
• Since coming off the IL, Yoán Moncada has hit sixth and started every game.
• Jorge Soler started in seven of nine games since coming off the IL while batting in the lower half of the lineup. Read the rest of this entry »
Angels
• Over the last week, Christian Moore hit .182/.240/.591 with 3 HR. On Wednesday, he moved up to bat second.
• LaMonte Wade Jr. (54 OPS+) started in five of the last six games. Read the rest of this entry »
Angels
• With Jorge Soler banged up (back), there has been some player movement. It doesn’t matter because the guys buried at the end of the lineup aren’t good and aren’t regulars. Read the rest of this entry »
Angels
• The second base circle jerk could be over with the promotion of Christian Moore. I’m guessing third base will continue to be a revolving cast of characters. Read the rest of this entry »
Angels
• Second and third base aren’t set with Kevin Newman (.451 OPS), Chris Taylor (.325 OPS), Luis Rengifo (.507), and Scott Kingery (.472) splitting time over the last three games. Read the rest of this entry »
Angels
• Chris Taylor (.408 OPS) started three straight games in the outfield. Read the rest of this entry »
Angels
• Since being promoted, Matthew Lugo (.931 OPS, 3 HR, 38% K%, 0% BB%) started in eight of 12 games. Read the rest of this entry »
Angels
• Matthew Lugo (2 HR in 13 PA, only 4 HR in 168 PA in AAA) started in three of the last five games in the outfield.
• Yoán Moncada is now batting third.
• Luis Rengifo (.533 OPS) and Tim Anderson (.475 OPS) are splitting time at second base. Read the rest of this entry »
Angels
• Yoán Moncada (.826 OPS, 2 HR) with three straight starts at third base since coming off the IL. Read the rest of this entry »