PT TOMORROW: NL East—Could Granderson lose PT vs. LHP?
Aug 24 2015
Curtis Granderson (OF, NYM) is in the midst of his most productive season since 2012. However, if you look closely, there is one glaring weakness: his struggles vs. LHP. After posting an OPS of .742 or better against southpaws in each of the past four seasons, Granderson has been pitiful against them in 2015 (.445 OPS, 62% ct%, 4% bb% and 86 PX in 107 AB). Might the Mets consider benching him against lefties?
If they do, Juan Lagares (OF, NYM) could be the logical alternative. The 26-year-old’s playing time has dwindled over the past few weeks, but he has hit left-handed pitching well (2014: .875 OPS in 86 AB; 2015: .820 OPS in 94 AB).
It remains to be seen whether or not the Mets will consider such a change, but it would...
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