Lineup Analysis (4/21/23)

American League

Angels

• Gio Urshela, Jake Lamb, Brandon Drury, and Luis Rengifo may not be startable or even rosterable until one wins a full-time starting spot between first and second base.

• Zach Neto (.136/.240/.227) has started six straight games.

Astros

• Mauricio Dubón has leadoff for five straight games.

• Jake Meyers (.633 OPS) has started five straight in centerfield with Chas McCormick on the IL.

• Corey Julks (.739 OPS) and David Hensley (.438 OPS) are splitting time in left field.

Athletics

• Esteury Ruiz (.302/.389/.365) has leadoff for four straight games.

• There are no stars, or even average hitters, in the lineup and no one is getting full-time plate appearances. Over the last week, only three hitters, Aledmys Díaz, Tony Kemp, and Ruiz have over 20 PA.

Blue Jays

• Brandon Belt hasn’t started more than two games in a row and just once against a lefty.

• The most games Kevin Kiermaier has started in a row is four.

Guardians

• The injury to Amed Rosario has messed up a stable lineup. It seems like the Josh Naylor (vs RHP) and Gabriel Arias (vs LHP) platoon has dissolved for now.

• Oscar Gonzalez (vs LHP) and Will Brennan (vs RHP) are in a right-field platoon.

Mariners

• Jarred Kelenic (career OPS vs LHP) has started against the last two lefties.

• A “Jose Caballero” has started two straight games. In AAA, the 26-year-old had a 1.143 OPS with 2 HR and 5 SB.

Orioles

• Cedric Mullins bats ninth against lefties.

• I’m not sure if Adam Frazier or Ramón Urías are rosterable at this time. It’s tough to know when each is playing.

Rangers

• Travis Jankowski (.857 OPS), Robbie Grossman (.515 OPS), and Leody Taveras (.615 OPS) are splitting two outfield spots.

• The open shortstop job is being split between Josh H. Smith (.529 OPS) and Ezequiel Duran (.433 OPS).

Rays

• Same platoons.

• Taylor Walls (1.135 OPS) has started in four of the last five games.

Red Sox

• Jarren Duran (1.104 OPS) has started four straight in center.

Royals

• As a fan of the Royals, it’s so hard to look at this pathetic lineup.

• Kyle Isbel is not starting against righties.

Tigers

• Nick Maton leads off when facing righties and sits against lefties.

• Kerry Carpenter only starts against righties.

• Akil Baddoo and Matt Vierling have cut into each other’s playing time almost making each one unrosterable.

Twins

• Joey Gallo is back and playing first base.

• Trevor Larnach (vs RHP) and Kyle Garlick (vs LHP) might be in a platoon.

White Sox

• Lenyn Sosa (.462 OPS) has started seven straight at second base.

• With Yoán Moncada on the IL, Jake Burger (1.215 OPS) has started six straight at third base.

Yankees

• Anthony Volpe has leadoff for four straight games.

• Willie Calhoun (vs RHP) and Oswald Peraza (vs LHP) are in a platoon.

• Franchy Cordero (vs RHP) and Isiah Kiner-Falefa (vs LHP) might be in a platoon.

National League

Braves

• Sam Hilliard (vs RHP) and Eli White (vs LHP) are in a centerfield platoon.

• Eddie Rosario (vs RHP) and Marcell Ozuna (vs LHP) are in a DH platoon.

• Kevin Pillar (.543 OPS) has started in five of the last six games, against both lefties and righties.

Brewers

• Garrett Mitchell (vs RHP) hasn’t started against a lefty.

Garrett Mitchell’s MRI revealed significant laboral damage and will require surgery. He will get a second opinion before surgery, but surgery and rehab could put his season in jeopardy, Craig Counsell said.

— Sophia Minnaert (@SophiaMinnaert) April 21, 2023

Cardinals

• With Lars Nootbaar off the IL, Alec Burleson is still starting against righties.

• Right now the team is cycling four outfielders (Dylan Carlson, Tyler O’Neill, Jordan Walker, Nootbaar, and Burleson) through four spots (three outfield and the DH).

Cubs

• Steady now that everyone is healthy.

Diamondbacks

• Josh Rojas is no longer in a third base platoon and leading off every day.

• Alek Thomas (.612 OPS) has started in 14 of 15 games.

• Jake McCarthy (.422 OPS) has started in only four of the last seven games.

Dodgers

• Injuries are killing this lineup.

• Jason Heyward, David Peralta, Trayce Thompson, and Chris Taylor are splitting up one (with Betts in the OF) or two outfield spots.

• Mookie Betts is now a super utilityman including SS! On Friday afternoon he played RF/2B/SS, his 2nd appearance at shortstop. The rich getting richer.

Giants

• J.D. Davis (.934 OPS) is not part of any platoon.

• Wilmer Flores (.778) has started seven straight at first base. It has been against both righty and lefty starters.

Marlins

• Avisaíl García and Jesús Sánchez are splitting time in right field.

Mets

• Brett Baty (vs RHP) and Eduardo Escobar (vs LHP) are in a third base platoon.

• Tommy Pham (vs LHP) and Luis Guillorme (vs RHP) are in a platoon.

• Francisco Álvarez (.316 OPS, 37% K%) has five games at catcher.

Nationals

• Right now they have four outfielders (Alex Call, Stone Garrett, Lane Thomas, and Victor Robles) for three spots.

• Luis García has settled into the 5th lineup spot.

Padres

• The team can now roll out its ‘A’ lineup with Fernando Tatis Jr. leading off.

• Trent Grisham moved down to the eighth spot.

Phillies

• Jake Cave and Cristian Pache are splitting an outfield spot.

• Josh Harrison (.687 OPS) has started four of the last five games at third base.

Pirates

• There is quite a bit going on in the bottom half and it is tough to see if anyone has grabbed a full-time role.

• Jack Suwinski has sat against all but one lefty.

• Connor Joe (1.061 OPS) has started in eight of the last nine games.

Reds

• Jason Vosler only starts against righties.

• Nick Senzel (.450 OPS) has started in seven of eight since coming off the IL.

Rockies

• Alan Trejo has started three in a row at second with Ryan McMahon back at third.