Lineups Outlook: Moisés and Marsh are mashing their way up their orders
May 8 2026
This week focuses on hitters moving up their respective lineups, while weighing whether they can stay, in addition to a lineup tandem forming in San Francisco based on the opponent’s starting pitcher’s handedness.
Potential Gainers in Value
Moisés Ballesteros (DH, CHC)
Ballesteros has hit second against right-handed pitching since April 28. While his results have coincided with a cold streak, the spot could be an alluring one from a fantasy perspective. He began the season hitting seventh, then last, and moved his way up with a hot streak. On the season, he’s posted a .292/.360/.551 slash with six home runs and 18 RBI.
As a left-handed hitter, he’s insulated by Nico Hoerner (2B, CHC) leading off and Alex Bregman (3B, CHC)...
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