Lineups Outlook: Butler and Yepez moving up
Jul 26 2024
Our latest Lineups Outlook looks at two hitters riding hot streaks into better spots in their respective teams’ lineups. Plus, two players worth tracking at the onset of August, especially if one gets traded.
- Lineup note of interest: Lawrence Butler has taken over leadoff since July 13.
Through the first 96 games, Oakland averaged 3.82 runs per contest, and its leadoff batters combined for 28th in the majors with a 29.6 on-base percentage. On July 13, Butler returned to leadoff for the first time since May 1 and has not looked back.
Over the following eight games, the A’s have scored 62 runs, leading all other teams over that stretch (Colorado is second at 53). Butler’s on an absolute heater, which cannot be...
Almost!
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