Position Player Playing Time Changes: May 19, 2026
Below are all the significant swings in projected playing time for position players over the last seven days. This week has a prospect-y flair, with A.J. Ewing joining the Mets, Colt Emerson up with the Mariners, and post-prospect Dylan Crews set to rejoin the Nationals.
Significant Projected Playing Time Changes, 5/12 to 5/19
| Name | Team | Positions | % of Remaining PT, 5/12 | % of Remaining PT, 5/19 | PT Change | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | CF | 23% | 53% | 30% | Called up and looks here to stay; expect this number to keep rising |
| Colt Emerson | SEA | 3B, SS, 2B | 49% | 78% | 29% | Debuted at 3B with Donovan out, could bounce around when Donovan is back |
| Dylan Crews | WSN | RF, CF | 60% | 78% | 18% | Headed back to the majors on Tuesday |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | 3B, SS, 2B, 1B | 45% | 61% | 16% | Activated from IL |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | SS | 44% | 60% | 16% | Aaron Boone says Caballero is his SS if healthy, but if Volpe keeps playing like this… |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | CF | 44% | 58% | 14% | Nearing IL return |
| Eric Haase | SFG | C, LF | 12% | 25% | 13% | Staying on roster as third catcher |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | 3B, 1B | 31% | 44% | 13% | Jordan Westburg being out for year helps secure more playing time |
| Richie Palacios | TBR | RF, 2B, LF, 1B, 3B | 28% | 40% | 12% | Lux setback, Fraley injury will keep him playing |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | 3B, 2B, CF, RF | 51% | 63% | 12% | Continues to play nearly every day, bouncing around |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | DH, LF | 69% | 80% | 11% | Back from the IL |
| Michael Conforto | CHC | DH, RF, LF | 18% | 29% | 11% | Has wrested starting DH time vs. RHP away from Moisés Ballesteros for now |
| Braden Shewmake | HOU | 2B, SS, 3B | 18% | 29% | 11% | Altuve injury will have him playing 2B against RHP |
| Vaughn Grissom | LAA | 3B, 2B, 1B, SS | 40% | 50% | 10% | Has taken some starts away from Moncada, who never plays against LHP |
| Jose Trevino | CIN | C | 43% | 33% | -10% | Return from IL was short-lived, now strained hammy |
| Yoán Moncada | LAA | 3B, DH | 67% | 57% | -10% | Losing time to the aforementioned Grissom |
| Josh Lowe | LAA | LF, RF, DH, CF | 73% | 63% | -10% | Season-long slump continues, now platooning with Jose Siri |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | RF, CF, DH, LF | 53% | 43% | -10% | Strained oblique |
| Heliot Ramos | SFG | LF, DH | 85% | 72% | -13% | Strained quad |
| Jake Fraley | TBR | RF, LF, DH | 56% | 41% | -15% | Hernia surgery, out at least six weeks |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | CF, LF | 85% | 70% | -15% | Still yet to turn the corner offensively, losing time to Dane Myers |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | 3B, 2B, 1B, RF, LF | 28% | 13% | -15% | Optioned to minors |
| Ryan O’Hearn | PIT | RF, 1B, DH, LF | 78% | 62% | -16% | Strained quad |
| Gavin Lux | TBR | 2B | 58% | 41% | -17% | Another setback with shoulder |
| José Caballero | NYY | SS, 2B, 3B, LF, RF | 62% | 45% | -17% | Versatility will keep him playing often, but will he actually be the starting SS when he’s back? |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | C, DH | 95% | 77% | -18% | Strained oblique |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | RF, DH | 65% | 45% | -20% | Sent to minors after horrid start to season |
| Bryce Teodosio | LAA | CF, LF | 35% | 14% | -21% | Optioned to minors |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | SS | 84% | 63% | -21% | Subluxated shoulder |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | 2B, DH | 88% | 65% | -23% | Strained oblique |
| Brendan Donovan | SEA | 3B, 2B, RF, DH, LF | 79% | 55% | -24% | Strained groin |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | C, DH | 70% | 46% | -24% | Sprained knee |
| Trevor Story | BOS | SS | 95% | 70% | -25% | Sports hernia |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | C, DH | 64% | 38% | -26% | Fractured finger |
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