PT TOMORROW: AL WEST—The crowded Angels OF

Los Angeles Angels

Rookie Jo Adell's (OF, LAA) early promotion surprised for several reasons, the obvious being Mike Trout's faster-than-anticipated return from paternity leave. The likely end of Shohei Ohtani's 2020 rotation effort will result in more AB from the DH spot. And while everyday infield/outfield utility David Fletcher is needed at shortstop now, the reportedly imminent return of Andrelton Simmons from the IL will soon push him elsewhere. So if Adell is up to play, who loses AB?

Start with Justin Upton (OF, LAA), whose miserable 6-for-53 (and 62% ct%) start is showing no signs of a turnaround—and has turned him into a part-time player at least for the time being. Still just 32 years old with two years and $50M left on his...

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