PT TODAY: Desmond returns; shakes up COL lineup

Team-by-team playing time allocation charts can be found in our Teamview pages.

National League | American League
 
Rockies | Ian Desmond set for debut
Colorado Rockies 1B Ian Desmond (hand) is expected to make his season debut against the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, April 30.  Source: MLB.com - Thomas Harding
 
BHQ take: And play Desmond did, in left field while batting sixth—one spot behind 1B Mark Reynolds, the man Desmond was signed $70M to replace at first base. Reynolds has started there in all but one of the Rockies’ games in 2017 and is among team leaders in HR, RBI, and BA, thumping the ball (125 HctX/187 PX) like he did earlier in his career with BAL and ARI. Desmond is a former all-star SS who was converted to...

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

Lowe is back; does Morel's time continue to diminish? Plus Tovar returns, Correa to the concussion IL, Nola to miss some time, and more.
May 17 2025 9:42am
Minnesota options Simeon Woods-Richardson in favor of Matthews; Braves clear the way for Strider's return; Tim Elko gaining time in Chicago...
May 16 2025 7:19am
The injury to José Quintana opens up MIL opportunities; Ryan Weathers and Baddoo return; Rushing gets the call and more.
May 15 2025 9:22am
Seager hits the IL again; Happ gives way to Ballesteros in Chicago; Sasaki joins in the Dodgers long IL list, and more.
May 14 2025 9:13am
Jake Burger is back in Texas; Guardians send Rocchio to Triple-A; Marlins swap out Dane Myers for Derek Hill; Jordan Lawlar summoned to Arizona; and more...
May 13 2025 7:44am

Tools