LINEUP OUTLOOK: Rutschman; Oneil Cruz; Sheets rising
Sep 2 2022
It's the stretch run. There are now 34 days remaining in the regular season. With limited promotions and injuries piling up, it will be survival of the fittest. This also means accruing as many plate appearances as possible will be paramount for success in the standings. This week's lineup outlook will highlight three players of interest, and one may be setting his baseline for 2023 as a fantasy asset at catcher.
Adley Rutschman (C, BAL)
Fueling a run towards playoff contention, Adley Rutschman has not only made an impact on his pitching staff, he's settled into the second spot of the batting order. In the second half, among all catchers, he's tied for first in plate appearances (154) with M.J. Melendez, with two fewer games played...
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