Lineups Outlook: Hamilton rising; Winn and Candelario

In this Lineups Outlook, a hot-hitting Red Sox rookie may work his way into a timeshare in the second spot. St. Louis has moved two players atop its batting order, shaking things up and rewarding its younger players. Plus, a free-agent acquisition for the Reds found his footing and has taken over the third spot in the lineup. 

Boston Red Sox

  • Lineup note of interest: Two recent lineups have featured David Hamilton batting second against right-handed pitchers. There are no guarantee this will continue, but it merits attention.

Because the Red Sox's batting order has been through so many changes, it’s tough to stay ahead of the curve. However, combining recent lineups with a streaking David Hamilton may provide fantasy managers with a...

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