PT TOMORROW: NL West—Can Uribe last at 3B?

Los Angeles Dodgers

On the surface, Juan Uribe (3B, LA) is off to another decent start with the bat, as he's hitting .279 through 61 AB. While he's making of plenty of contact so far (89%), our hard-hit ball data (24 HH%, 58 xPX) suggests there's little upside for any significant power production. Sprinkle in a "D" health grade in his age-36 season, and it's more than wise to plan ahead for his potential replacement.

Alex Guerrero (2B, LA) has received plenty of fanfare early thanks to a major power outburst out of the chute. He won the NL Rookie of the Month in April with an 11-for-26 performance and five HR. Guerrero has started four games at 3B, but manager Don Mattingly seems reluctant to put his questionable glove on the field on...

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