Lineups Outlook: Marlins rising and Vargas hitting third
May 30 2025
Although this week’s column only features two teams, there were three hitters selected. Miami has not only been unpredictable with its usage patterns during save situations, but first-year manager Clayton McCullough has also experimented with the lineup. Since May 16, two hitters have benefited from moving up in the batting order. Elsewhere, merging a hot streak with an improved batting order position has benefited a player in Chicago, and he’s not on the Cubs.
- When the team faces a right-handed starting pitcher, Jesús Sánchez has been hitting leadoff while rookie Agustín Ramírez slots in behind him, providing punch to the lineup. Will this be temporary when Xavier Edwards returns?
Since May 16, Sánchez has hit...
Almost!
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