Lineups Outlook: Lux hitting 5th, Fitzgerald leads off, and more

With eyes on 2025, tracking players' movement within their batting orders can alter their projections and potential value. Small sample sizes can be dangerous to extrapolate, but noting where a player hits through the end of the season remains essential, even as some fantasy managers shift their attention elsewhere. In this week’s Lineups Outlook, a post-hype prospect has moved up in the Dodgers' lineup, a rookie has taken over leading off in San Francisco, and a Reds outfielder may be a fantasy chameleon depending on where he’s hitting in the batting order.

Los Angeles Dodgers

  • Lineup note of interest: Strong second-half results have moved Gavin Lux into the 5th spot in the order. 

Coming off a litany of injuries, Gavin Lux did not...

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