Position Player Playing Time Changes: May 12, 2026
Below you’ll find all the latest in significant playing time projection changes for position players since Cinco De Mayo. Headlining the list is a bunch of Astros increases to balance out the crushing loss of Carlos Correa, who will miss the rest of the season after undergoing ankle surgery.
Significant Position Player Playing Time Changes, 5/5 to 5/12
| Name | Team | Positions | % of Remaining PT, 5/5 | % of Remaining PT, 5/12 | PT Change | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Waldschmidt | ARI | CF, LF | 15% | 60% | 45% | Welcome to the big leagues! |
| Daniel Susac | SFG | C | 19% | 46% | 27% | Bailey trade creates playing time when back from injury |
| Jesus Rodriguez | SFG | C, DH, LF, 2B | 20% | 45% | 25% | Bailey trade opens PT for him, too |
| Spencer Jones | NYY | DH, LF, CF | 3% | 27% | 24% | Playing every day against RHP until Giancarlo Stanton or Jasson Domínguez is back |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | CF, RF | 5% | 28% | 23% | Welcome to the big leagues! |
| Casey Schmitt | SFG | 2B, 1B, DH, 3B, SS, LF | 51% | 67% | 16% | Has been the Giants’ best hitter, plus he’s versatile |
| Harrison Bader | SFG | CF | 60% | 75% | 15% | Back from the IL |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | SS | 76% | 90% | 14% | Back from the IL |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | 2B, 3B, LF, SS | 40% | 53% | 13% | Continues to earn more playing time, including in LF |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | 3B, DH, 1B, 2B | 81% | 94% | 13% | Carlos Correa injury means fewer days off |
| Zach Dezenzo | HOU | RF, LF | 2% | 15% | 13% | Carlos Correa injury = more PT |
| Braden Shewmake | HOU | SS, 2B | 6% | 18% | 12% | Carlos Correa injury = more PT |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | RF, LF, CF | 41% | 53% | 12% | Has become a key cog in the lineup since recall |
| Justin Foscue | TEX | 2B, 1B | 4% | 16% | 12% | Struggles for Jake Burger et al. means he’s playing more |
| Christian Vázquez | HOU | C | 34% | 46% | 12% | Díaz injury has him as the starting C |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | 2B, CF, 3B, RF, DH | 40% | 51% | 11% | Versatility has him playing often |
| Sung-Mun Song 송성문 | SDP | 2B, 3B, SS, 1B, LF | 32% | 43% | 11% | Filling in for Jake Cronenworth (concussion symptoms) |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | SS | 71% | 81% | 10% | Nearing return from IL |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | CF, RF, LF | 43% | 33% | -10% | A.J. Ewing recall muddies playing time |
| Luis Robert Jr. | NYM | CF, DH | 71% | 61% | -10% | Downward adjustment with continued uncertainty around timetable |
| Jake Cronenworth | SDP | 2B, SS, 1B, 3B | 83% | 72% | -11% | Concussion symptoms, on 7-day IL |
| Jasson Domínguez | NYY | LF, DH, CF | 44% | 33% | -11% | AC joint sprain in shoulder |
| Drew Gilbert | SFG | CF, RF, LF | 50% | 39% | -11% | Harrison Bader return cuts into playing time |
| Alex Freeland | LAD | 2B, 3B, SS | 22% | 10% | -12% | Optioned to minors with Mookie Betts back |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | DH, RF, LF | 69% | 55% | -14% | Sprained shoulder AC joint |
| Josh Smith | TEX | 2B, SS, 1B, 3B | 72% | 57% | -15% | Strained glute |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | 3B, DH, 1B, 2B | 41% | 26% | -15% | Optioned to minors |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | SS | 60% | 44% | -16% | Activated from IL and optioned to minors |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | C, DH | 67% | 46% | -21% | Strained oblique |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | C | 60% | 12% | -48% | Optioned to minors with Patrick Bailey acquired |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | 3B, SS | 82% | 0% | -82% | Season-ending ankle surgery |
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