Position Player Playing Time Changes: March 21, 2025
Below are the latest playing time changes for position players since last Tuesday. We’ve mostly just got some Gavin Sheets– and Alex Verdugo-related shuffling for the Padres and Braves, respectively.
Position Player Projected PA Changes, 3/18 to 3/21
| Name | Team | Positions | Old PA | New PA | PA Change | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Verdugo | ATL | RF, LF, CF | FA | 126 | 126 | Will start in AAA, probably has to beat Acuña to MLB to get significant PT |
| Gavin Sheets | SDP | DH, 1B, LF, RF | 126 | 238 | 112 | Contract selected; not guaranteed to make roster but likeliest to be DH vs RHP |
| José Fermín | STL | 2B, SS, 3B, LF | 7 | 98 | 91 | Likeliest to win final bench spot; could spell Gorman against LHP |
| Alan Roden | TOR | LF, RF, CF | 133 | 203 | 70 | Outplaying all the other OF contenders; Varsho probably IL’ed until he can throw |
| Jose Iglesias | SDP | 2B, DH, SS, 3B | 336 | 266 | -70 | Sheets addition reduces PA, especially against righties |
| Jarred Kelenic | ATL | RF, CF, LF | 182 | 112 | -70 | Verdugo addition cuts into PT |
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