Position Player Playing Time Changes: April 29, 2025
Here are the latest playing time projection changes for position players since April 22nd. Chandler Simpson’s excellent first week should help solidify him as the starting center fielder for the rest of the season and beyond.
Remaining PT% Changes, 4/22 to 4/29
| Name | Team | Positions | Old PT | New PT | PT Change | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gorski | PIT | 1B, LF | 4% | 32% | 28% | Called up, should stick as Horwitz’s platoon partner when he’s back |
| Chandler Simpson | TBR | CF | 30% | 56% | 26% | Great first week in the majors; is he up for good? |
| Jordan Beck | COL | LF, RF, CF, DH | 34% | 57% | 23% | Ridiculous three-game stretch with five HR solidifies regular status for now |
| Agustín Ramírez | MIA | DH,C | 41% | 57% | 16% | Taking the league by storm, could stick as DH when Fortes returns |
| Ben Williamson | SEA | 3B | 24% | 39% | 15% | Keeps hitting well and is now regular 3B |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | 2B,3B | 33% | 46% | 13% | Continued hot hitting, stealing time from Candelario |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | 2B,SS | 7% | 19% | 12% | Leading minors in RBI, could be up soon? |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | 2B, CF, LF, 3B, DH, 1B | 70% | 81% | 11% | Activated from IL, showing versatility |
| Adael Amador | COL | 2B | 10% | 21% | 11% | Playing every day since recall |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | 3B, 2B, SS, CF | 54% | 65% | 11% | Playing like he’s the solution at 3B |
| Luis Urías | ATH | 3B,2B,SS | 50% | 60% | 10% | Muncy demotion + hot hitting |
| Jorge Barrosa | ARI | CF,LF | 8% | 18% | 10% | Called up to replace McCarthy |
| Will Wilson | CLE | 2B | 2% | 12% | 10% | Called up, playing against LHP |
| CJ Abrams | WSN | SS | 78% | 88% | 10% | Quick return from IL |
| Jac Caglianone | KCR | DH, 1B | 9% | 19% | 10% | Getting RF time in the minors, could force way to MLB sooner |
| Jake Mangum | TBR | CF,LF,RF | 25% | 15% | -10% | Strained groin |
| Oliver Dunn | MIL | 1B,3B | 23% | 13% | -10% | Demoted to AAA |
| Kyren Paris | LAA | CF,2B,SS | 67% | 56% | -11% | Has faded after hot start |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | 3B, 2B, DH | 80% | 69% | -11% | Strained hamstring |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | LF,RF,CF | 75% | 63% | -12% | Neck inflammation |
| Juan Brito | CLE | 2B | 24% | 12% | -12% | Thumb surgery; Arias/Schneemann will hold down 2B |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | LF,DH,RF | 46% | 33% | -13% | Shoulder surgery |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | DH,RF,CF | 67% | 54% | -13% | Strained oblique |
| Kyle Farmer | COL | SS,1B,2B,3B,DH | 55% | 37% | -18% | Playing less despite Tovar/Freeman injuries with Amador/Trejo getting time |
| Zac Veen | COL | DH,RF,LF | 58% | 38% | -20% | Demoted to AAA |
| Max Muncy | ATH | 3B,SS,2B | 36% | 13% | -23% | Demoted to AAA |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | RF,CF,LF | 47% | 18% | -29% | Demoted to AAA |
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I’d give Ramirez a shot to prove he’s not a catcher instead of pushing him to DH everyday so Nick Fortes can play most days.
I wuld imagine he still catches, just that they want to keep his bat in the lineup nearly everyday. Remains to be seen, though.