Lineup Analysis (9/8/23)

American League

Angels

• Since being recalled, Kyren Paris has started in six of seven games.

• Mike Moustakas (vs RHP) and Eduardo Escobar (vs LHP) are in a third-base platoon.

Astros

• Michael Brantley has started in five of eight games since coming off the IL.

• Mauricio Dubón has started four straight in center field.

• Jeremy Peña has hit second over the last three games.

Athletics

• Zack Gelof has led off the last two games.

Blue Jays

• Several irrelevant pieces moving around with Chapman and Bichette (activated Friday) on the IL.

• Ernie Clement has started nine straight games at shortstop.

Guardians

• The team is cycling through four outfielders (Laureano, Straw, Kwan, and Brennan).

• Gabriel Arias (.650 OPS, 9 HR, and 2 SB in 294 PA) has started in 23 of the last 24 games.

Mariners

• No changes.

Orioles

• Cedric Mullins has sat against the last two lefties.

• Since coming off the IL, Aaron Hicks has started four straight games.

Rangers

• Josh H. Smith (vs RHP) and Ezequiel Duran (vs LHP) are in a third-base platoon.

• Robbie Grossman and Travis Jankowski are splitting time in left field.

Rays

• Jonathan Aranda has started in three of the last four games, one at first base (seven total).

• René Pinto (.302/.327/.509, 3 HR) has started in five of the last 10 games at catcher.

Red Sox

• Enmanuel Valdez (5 HR, 4 SB, .252 AVG) has started in four of five games.

• While talented, Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu aren’t playing enough to be fantasy-relevant.

Royals

• Nick Loftin (1.126 OPS) has started in five of the last six games while playing at first, second, and third base.

• Nelson Velázquez has started in 10 straight games (.250/.304/.644 with 12 in 112 PA).

• Four guys are splitting two outfield spots (Melendez, Isbel, Waters, Olivares)

Tigers

• It’s a mess and tough to find any fantasy-relevant talent.

• Javier Báez has only started in five of the last 10 games.

Twins

• Willi Castro has started three straight games since coming off the IL.

• Matt Wallner has started in 12 straight games.

White Sox

• Korey Lee (.441 OPS) has started in 11 of the last 13 games as the catcher.

• Oscar Colás (.602 OPS in the 2 H) has started 10 straight games.

Yankees

• Jasson Domínguez (1.028 OPS) has started six straight games (five while batting third) since being promoted.

• Tyler Wells has started in four of six games since his promotion.

• Oswald Peraza has started six straight games and 14 out of 16.

• Everson Pereira has only sat once in the 16 games since being promoted.

National League

Braves

• No changes.

Brewers

• Too many outfielders with Tyrone Taylor, Joey Wiemer, and Mark Canha battling for one spot.

Cardinals

• No changes.

Cubs

• Christopher Morel has only started in six of the last 10 games.

Diamondbacks

• Jordan Lawlar debuted batting eighth and playing shortstop. Geraldo Perdomo moved over to third base.

Dodgers

• The outfield is a mess, especially with Betts hurt, no one plays enough to be relevant.

• Miguel Rojas has started in six straight (2 vs LHP) games.

Giants

• Wilmer Flores is not in a platoon.

• Wade Meckler (vs RHP) and Austin Slater (vs LHP) are in a center field platoon.

• Mitch Haniger (vs LHP) and Joc Pederson(vs RHP) are platooning in left field.

Marlins

• Xavier Edwards started the last two games at second base.

Mets

• Brett Baty has started in four of five games since being promoted.

• Ronny Mauricio has started five straight since being promoted.

Nationals

• Travis Blankenhorn has started five straight games in right field. Here are his Steamer600(ROS) projection comps that make the 26-year-old out to be a nice AAAA power bat.

• Carter Kieboom has started in nine of the last ten games with a .672 OPS on the season.

Padres

• Garrett Cooper, who has only started in four of the last seven games. He is losing playing time to Matt Carpenter.

• Matthew Batten (.269/.345/.442 with 2 HR) has started in seven straight games while batting eighth.

Phillies

• Cristian Pache (vs LHP) and Brandon Marsh (vs RHP) are in a centerfield platoon.

Pirates

• Liover Peguero has started 11 straight games at short while hitting .258/.304/.430 with 6 HR and 4 SB in 140 PA.

Reds

• Since coming off the IL, Jake Fraley has started in five out of six games as the DH while leading off in all of those games.

• TJ Friedl might just be a strong-side platoon bat.

• Since joining the team, Hunter Renfroe has started in only three of seven games.

Rockies

• Hunter Goodman has started in nine of 10 games.

• Elehuris Montero has started in six straight with two against lefties.