Lineup Analysis (6/1/24)

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.

Pedro Grifol pointed out Bryan Ramos’ recent struggles at the plate and described Ramos going down to Triple-A as a promotion, considering Ramos jumped the level when he came to the majors. Grifol plans to give Lenyn Sosa a good deal of playing time, at 2B, 3B and possibly DH.

— Vinnie Duber (@VinnieDuber) May 31, 2024

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.