LINEUP OUTLOOKS: Brendan Rodgers heating up, Gamel at lead-off and more

It's intriguing seeing how players move around in certain lineups depending on match-ups and production. This week's outlook digs into where Brendan Rodgers ends up in the lineup for Colorado, and how it affects his numbers going forward. Will Pittsburgh keep Ben Gamel at lead-off against right-handed pitchers? And should Jarred Kelenic be in fantasy lineups batting eighth? 

Brendan Rodgers (2B/SS, COL)

It's worth discerning whether Rodgers will be a slow starter, or if his early season injury affected his paltry production at the onset of this season. Over his last 90 games last year, he slashed.293/.333/.497 with 20 doubles and 15 home runs. However, during his first 44 games he hit below .200 with an on-base plus slugging percentage...

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