AL Central: Luisangel(s) in the outfield?
Jan 26 2026
One thing we know following this week's acquisition of Luisangel Acuña is that he'll play every day, with Chicago GM Chris Getz saying, "We have opportunity here, and we can provide that runway to show off his talent, ability, and ceiling." Where he'll fit defensively remains to be seen, but it's being widely speculated that Acuña will move to CF. He played 31 games there in Triple-A in 2024, 8 more in 2025 (including two in the majors), and has been splitting his time between SS and CF in the Venezuelan Winter League.
What might the rest of the CHW outfield look like if that happens? After playing 79 games in the outfield in 2025, Brooks Baldwin appears to be the everyday RF, which could give him a shot at a 20-HR,...
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