Lineups Outlook: Bolte-ing to the top of the A's Lineup
Aug 21 2026
As the season shrinks, lineups are stabilizing, but injuries or prospects can force fantasy managers into some difficult decisions. Targeting a hyped call-up can help, but depending on their spot in the lineup, the impact may be negligible. This week's column identifies two players moving up in the lineup and two not being used in ideal spots.
Henry Bolte (ATH)
- Has hit leadoff in four of his last five starts for the A's.
Coinciding with a potential season-ending surgery to Jacob Wilson, Bolte has been hitting leadoff in recent games for the A's. This coincides with a hot streak, during which he has scored 10 runs with two home runs, five RBI, and a stolen base while slashing .315/.339/.453 over his last 13 games. It's a small sample...
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