Position Player Playing Time Changes: April 8, 2025
Here are the latest developments in position player playing time projections for the rest of the season. Now that the season is in full swing, we’re unfortunately seeing the injuries roll in, as well as a big PED suspension for Jurickson Profar.
Remaining PT % Changes, 3/31 to 4/8
| Name | Team | Positions | Old PT | New PT | PT Change | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Paris | LAA | CF, 2B, SS | 17% | 45% | 28% | Swing change working wonders |
| Nick Allen | ATL | SS, 3B, 2B | 21% | 39% | 18% | Overtaking Arcia as starting SS |
| Alexander Canario | PIT | LF, RF, CF | 5% | 21% | 16% | Found a roster spot in Pittsburgh, platooning with Suwinski |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | LF, RF | 4% | 20% | 16% | Replaced Robles on roster |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | 2B | 2% | 18% | 16% | Replaced Marte on roster |
| Jarred Kelenic | ATL | RF, LF, CF | 16% | 31% | 15% | Profar PED suspension opens PT even when Acuña is healthy |
| Zac Veen | COL | RF, LF, DH | 38% | 53% | 15% | Making MLB debut |
| Alex Verdugo | ATL | RF, LF, CF | 18% | 32% | 14% | Profar PED suspension means he’ll be needed |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | DH, 1B | 51% | 65% | 14% | Keep hitting like this, and they’ll find the playing time |
| Stuart Fairchild | ATL | CF, RF | 3% | 16% | 13% | From DFA limbo to soft platoon with Harris |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | LF, RF, DH, CF | 36% | 49% | 13% | Reynolds DHing (triceps) opens up OF time |
| Andy Pages | LAD | CF, LF, RF | 24% | 36% | 12% | They seem committed to him despite struggles |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | C, OF, DH | 60% | 72% | 12% | Hitting well, is definitely starting catcher |
| Will Wagner | TOR | 3B, DH, 2B, 1B | 52% | 63% | 11% | Has been playing more than anticipated |
| Nick Martini | COL | LF, RF, DH | 18% | 28% | 10% | Has been playing more than anticipated |
| Tyler Freeman | COL | 2B, CF, LF, 3B, SS | 36% | 26% | -10% | Hasn’t been used very much in the early going |
| James Outman | LAD | CF, RF | 17% | 7% | -10% | Commitment to Pages |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | C, DH | 62% | 51% | -11% | Bone bruise, on IL |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | CF, SS, RF, 2B | 21% | 8% | -13% | Optioned to minors already |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | 2B, DH | 91% | 76% | -15% | Hamstring strain |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | SS | 83% | 66% | -17% | Hasn’t hit; Allen has taken over as SS for now |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | 2B | 93% | 76% | -17% | Oblique strain |
| Connor Wong | BOS | C | 63% | 46% | -17% | Broken pinky, on IL |
| Jordan Beck | COL | RF, LF, CF, DH | 65% | 47% | -18% | Sent down for Veen |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | LF, RF, CF | 80% | 57% | -23% | Fractured thumb |
| Victor Robles | SEA | RF, CF | 83% | 53% | -30% | Discloated shoulder |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | LF, DH, 1B | 90% | 45% | -45% | PED suspension |
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