Lineups Outlook: The Drake rakes
Apr 10 2026
In my final installment last season, there was speculation that Ronald Acuña Jr. (RF, ATL) could hit third this season. However, Jurickson Profar’s (DH, ATL) suspension changed the lineup matrix for Atlanta, and has changed the already rising trajectory for Drake Baldwin (C, ATL) from breakout status to a burgeoning stud for fantasy purposes.
There will be players receiving a potential boost in value based on their early lineup slots and three decreasing because of their early results, covered in today’s initial Lineups Outlook for the season.
Potential Gainers in Value
- Through 14 games this season, he’s hit second in all of them, including five as the designated hitter.
Not only has Baldwin received a boost...
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