Jun 2 2023 12:04am
LINEUP OUTLOOK: Bobby Witt Jr. hitting 4th, Kiner-Falefa in NYY, Royce rolls into MIN
Jun 2 2023
Remaining on brand, it's not always identifying a player moving up or down in the lineup, how it impacts his fantasy value remains paramount with two-thirds of the season on the horizon. Kansas City moved Bobby Witt Jr. out of lead-off and he's settled in at clean-up his last five starts. Isiah Kiner-Falefa owns a modest four-game hit streak and changed his swing for more power. Where he ends up in the lineup with Giancarlo Stanton returning on Friday may be worth tracking. Minnesota promoted Royce Lewis, and he might yet be another post-hype prospect breakout candidate for fantasy, all covered in this week's Lineup Outlook.
Bobby Witt Jr. (3B/SS, KC)
When one thinks about hitters with the rare blend of power and speed, having him move...
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