Lineups Outlook: Three Rookies Worth the Wait
Sep 6 2024
Our final installment will feature three rookies and a breakout young star, with eyes on 2025. As always, extrapolating numbers can yield unrealistic expectations, but looking into recent performances as these players gain more experience can help fantasy players assess their outlooks moving forward.
- Lineup note of interest: James Wood has not settled into one lineup spot, bouncing between the 2-3-4 spots. His fantasy relevance does not rely on his batting position, but it may affect his stolen base output next season.
Since the start of August, Wood has recorded 126 plate appearances, scoring 20 runs with seven doubles, two triples, three home runs, 16 RBI, and nine stolen bases in 14 attempts. He’s slashing...
Almost!
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