AL East: Platoon watch in Baltimore

Baltimore Orioles

Following Colton Cowser’s injury and the return of Gunnar Henderson, Baltimore’s position player group looks to be set for the foreseeable future. The lineup against right-handed pitchers seems to be fairly consistent, though Ramón Urías may mix in when one of the nine regulars receives a rest day. Against left-handers, though, the team’s lineup could vary greatly, as there are several regulars at risk of being platooned.

Facing a left-handed starter on Sunday, Baltimore deployed its most heavily-right-handed lineup possible, with Cedric Mullins, Jackson Holliday, Heston Kjerstad, and Ryan O'Hearn all sitting while right-handed hitters Urías, Jorge Mateo, Gary Sánchez, and Ramón Laureano all drew starts. When...

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