With eyes on 2023, Adley Rutschman has settled into the second spot in the Orioles lineup; Oneil Cruz bumps into the lead-off spot, and Gavin Sheets rides his hot streak into the heart of the batting order.

Although next week's focus could be on some much-anticipated promotions, Nathaniel Lowe has settled into third in the Rangers lineup. Lars Nootbaar continues leading off against right-handed pitching, and Harold Ramírez splits time between hitting third or fourth for the Rays.

For those seeking speed, Jake McCarthy could be a stealth addition and he's moving up in the lineup. A.J. Pollock's back at leadoff for the White Sox and Bryson Stott may hit first when Kyle Schwarber returns.

Right now, MJ Melendez has assumed the top spot in the Royals lineup against right-handed pitching. Should he be doing it full-time? Tommy Pham's settled in atop the Red Sox lineup over the last four games. With many fantasy teams searching for power, could Joey Meneses move into cleanup for Washington?

With the trade deadline passing, some players may receive new spots in the lineup. Last week focused on hitters taking over at leadoff, this week looks at three hitters with a chance at more RBI hitting in the heart of the batting order.

Post-hype prospect Leody Taveras keeps raking, and it's helped him move up in the Rangers lineup. Can he get closer to lead-off as the season progresses? Victor Robles may get another chance at hitting first and getting fantasy players interested in his speed. Arizona's sharing the top spot in the batting order, but it still enhances each player's value.

A rare Rockies hitter doing better on the road than at home could be taking over the second spot in the lineup. Josh H. Smith getting run at leadoff for the Rangers and does Gallo need a trade to escape hitting ninth?

Detroit's putting their best prospect atop the lineup, Oakland showcasing Ramón Laureano hitting second and Jarren Duran running with the lead-off spot in Boston.

During research for this week's column, three hitters with strong plate discipline metrics (BB/K) not only emerged with strong recent results, they've moved them up in their respective lineups. Alejandro Kirk hitting four in Toronto, Andrew McCutchen splits time between third and fourth for the Brewers and Yandy Díaz primarily leading off for Tampa Bay.

Even with the stolen base surge, Jon Berti taking at lead-off could keep him fantasy relevant going forward. Milwaukee mixed up the lineup and its moved two key players into new spots. San Diego has some injury issues, but a catcher may be cementing his spot as a run producer.

This week's lineup outlook focuses on one hitter potentially transitioning into the second spot in the batting order while two others thrive there.