Cubs shuffle positions to make room for Montero
Aug 11 2015
Team-by-team playing time allocation charts can be found in our Teamview pages.
| National League | American League | |
| Cubs | Starlin Castro could play some 2B | |
| Chicago Cubs SS Starlin Castro could see some starts at second base against left-handed pitchers, according to manager Joe Maddon. Source: Chicago Tribune - Mark Gonzales | |
| BHQ take: Castro was recently displaced as CHC's starting SS, as the team instituted a series of position switches with the return of starting catcher Miguel Montero from the DL. The news that Castro might fill the "wrong" side of a 2B platoon with LHB Chris Coghlan (recently moved from LF) clarifies that rookie Addison Russell (previous 2B) is the starting SS moving forward. Hot-hitting rookie |
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Today
Kyle Teel returns to stabilize White Sox catching; McClanahan, Grisham hurting; C. Scott to take on some additional rest days, and more.
Sep 5 2026 8:46am
Sep 5 2026 8:46am
Konnor Griffin looks to race into September for the Pirates. Plus catching up on a couple of roster expansion moves.
Sep 4 2026 9:28am
Sep 4 2026 9:28am
Victor Mesa Jr. has made two starts since his IL activation; Jax, Massey, McMahon also return; additional news on Correa and Contreras, and more.
Sep 3 2026 8:24am
Sep 3 2026 8:24am
September roster expansion provided room for a big wave of IL activations on Tuesday, led by Detroit's Riley Greene...
Sep 2 2026 7:47am
Sep 2 2026 7:47am
Luis Robert joins Baltimore's wild-card hunt; Luis Rengifo's season is over due to an ACL tear; White Sox add Tommy Pham to their OF mix; Ketel Marte re-activated in Arizona; and more...
Sep 1 2026 8:13am
Sep 1 2026 8:13am
