PT TOMORROW: NL Central—Marte set to return
Jul 14 2017
Starling Marte’s 80-game PED suspension will end on July 17 (barring a rainout), with the Pirates’ outfielder available to return on July 18. Marte will play left field initially upon his return, although if Andrew McCutchen (OF, PIT) is traded this month, Marte could return to center field where he played prior to being suspended in April.
Adam Frazier (2B/OF, PIT) has seen the majority of left field playing time over the past two months and will see the largest hit in playing time. He will move into a utility role and could see time all around the diamond as a reserve: he has played every position except catcher and first base in 2017.
Platoon bat José Osuna (1B/OF, PIT) could find himself out of a roster spot with...
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