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LINEUPS OUTLOOK: Three catchers rising in their teams' batting orders, increasing their stock for 2024. Plus, hitting stream recommendations

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Greg Jewett

Aug 25 2023 12:04am

LINEUPS OUTLOOK: Three catchers rising in their teams' batting orders, increasing their stock for 2024. Plus, hitting stream recommendations

Greg Jewett

Aug 25 2023

With five weeks remaining in most fantasy leagues, it's time fantasy managers make a push in the standings. It's also a period many use as a barometer for the upcoming season. Though many bemoan two-catcher formats, three young players at the position may make the position more fantasy-friendly next season. With varying sample sizes at their new spots in the lineup, tracking how they finish may set a baseline for their 2024 projections. Plus, our weekly hitting stream options for the upcoming scoring period.

Catchers on the rise

Yainer Diaz (C, HOU)

Hitting his way up the batting order for the defending World Champions, Diaz has made the most of his opportunities this season, including hitting safely in 15 of his last 16 starts. Since...

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