Lineups Outlook: New leadoffs Donovan, Yastrzemski, Freeman
Jun 27 2025
Although productive by batting average, the Cardinals needed more power from the third spot in the lineup, prompting a switch. San Francisco has had a revolving door at leadoff. With a batter returning there, should fantasy players be interested? Colorado has been turning over the roster, and two 26-year-old players may be nestling into new batting order positions.
- Brendan Donovan was the primary third-hitter in the lineup until June 15, when he moved to leadoff, coinciding with Alec Burleson replacing him in the heart of the lineup.
Through 250 plate appearances hitting third for St. Louis, Donovan produced 23 RBI and hit two home runs. While his power was lacking in the heart of the order, his average and on-base...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From Batters
Juan Soto's up-and-down first half can be traced back to some significant struggles hitting with runners on base.
Jun 23 2025 3:06am
Jun 23 2025 3:06am
Josh Naylor's bat-to-ball acumen and exit velocity merge as a potent force when he hits at home.
Jun 16 2025 3:05am
Jun 16 2025 3:05am
Today's post explores a TOR and a TEX hitter each moving up in the batting order, thereby enhancing their value. Plus, a rookie catcher has been hitting cleanup for BOS.
Jun 13 2025 3:06am
Jun 13 2025 3:06am
Brett Baty and Andrew Benintendi may be on the verge of power spikes.
Jun 10 2025 3:07am
Jun 10 2025 3:07am
Paul Goldschmidt's resurgence has been driven by elite stats and skills against lefty arms.
Jun 9 2025 3:09am
Jun 9 2025 3:09am
