LINEUP OUTLOOK: José Iglesias moving up in Colorado while Gallo sinks in the Yankees lineup

With this weekly column, most of the focus centers on hitters moving into the top third of the lineup because it enhances potential fantasy production. This week remains on brand with two of the three featured hitters, but also includes one moving down in the lineup. As the All-Star break nears, here's the latest lineup outlook with eyes on three different situations with varying degrees of fantasy ramifications. 

José Iglesias (SS, COL)

Overlooking Iglesias remains commonplace in fantasy. He does not produce power or possess upside in runs or RBI but owns a .284 batting average over the last statistical year through 499 plate appearances. In a unique season with fantasy players searching for players who could boost batting average as a...

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