PT TOMORROW: NL East—NYM shake up the infield

New York Mets

The July 24 acquisition of Kelly Johnson (1B/2B/3B/OF, NYM) and Juan Uribe (3B, NYM) from the Braves provides manager Terry Collins numerous options for the infield. How will Collins handle second base, shortstop and third base?

In the first two games since the trade, Johnson and Daniel Murphy (2B/3B, NYM) have started at second base and third base, respectively, with Rubén Tejada (SS, NYM) at shortstop. It should be noted that both games were against right-handed starters. One would imagine that Uribe will see action against southpaws and it would make sense for it to come at the expense of Murphy (.419 OPS and 24 PX in 69 AB vs. LHP in 2015; .659 OPS with 68 PX in 808 lifetime AB vs. LHP). Johnson, though a left-handed...

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 Tomorrow

With Emmanuel Clase a little banged up, Cade Smith has recorded the last two saves in Cleveland. Plus, a look at some White Sox relievers and more from around the division.
Apr 25 2025 3:09am
ARI bullpen update; Moniak seeing everyday ABs in COL; reinforcements coming for LA rotation; C update in SD; and SP options at Triple-A for SF.
Apr 24 2025 3:05am
The third base position has been an offensive weakness for the A's, and it may be time for a change.
Apr 22 2025 3:05am
Sean Murphy and Drake Baldwin are doing their part to prevent the Braves from getting buried in the early going. Plus: 2B in PHI & WAS; SP in NYM; OF in MIA; more.
FREE
Apr 21 2025 3:08am

Tools