A.J. Hinch Comments on Adjustment to Lineup
Earlier today, Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch released his starting lineup for tonight's game against the Minnesota Twins, and both Jeimer Candelario and Jonathan Schoop are lower than what they have been this season.
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Prior to the game, Hinch spoke to the media he commented on Candelario and Schoop being bumped down a few spots.
“It's just a different look to the lineup. It doesn't change a ton….Hitting is not easier just because you change spots in the batting order. Both those guys will be just fine.”
A.J. Hinch on bumping Jeimer and Schoop down a few spots:
"It's just a different look to the lineup. It doesn't change a ton….Hitting is not easier just because you change spots in the batting order. Both those guys will be just fine."
— Evan Woodbery (@evanwoodbery) April 26, 2022
Hinch also explained why OF Akil Baddoo is getting the night off (at least in terms of starting).
“We've got to get Akil going. That's our jobs as coaches to try to untap what we got out of him last year. He's in a good place mentally; he's got to get in a good place in the batter's box.”
Hinch noted that Baddoo would be back in the lineup on Wednesday.
Akil Baddoo not starting with a right-handed pitcher tonight.
Hinch: "We've got to get Akil going. That's our jobs as coaches to try to untap what we got out of him last year. He's in a good place mentally; he's got to get in a good place in the batter's box."
— Evan Woodbery (@evanwoodbery) April 26, 2022
FROM EARLIER:
On Tuesday night, the Detroit Tigers will open up their three-game road series against the Minnesota Twins.
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Just moments ago, the Tigers released their lineup for tonight's game and as you can see, Miguel Cabrera is back in the lineup and hitting fourth.
Eduardo Rodriguez is the Tigers' starting pitcher for tonight's game.
Tonight's game, which begins at 7:40 p.m. ET, can be seen on Bally Sports Detroit and heard on 97.1 the Ticket.
First of three with the Twins. pic.twitter.com/pi2jLHqzvc
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 26, 2022
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds: Week 4
With the 2022 baseball season getting revved up, nailing the waiver wire and the players available are critical to beating out your league-mates in season-long formats.
Each week we will take a look at players who are rostered in fewer than 50% of Yahoo leagues and can help out your season-long squads. Remember, if you aren’t scouring the waiver wire, you are falling behind.
Joc Pederson, OF, San Francisco Giants
Roster Percentage: 49%
I guess the mercurial Joc Pederson is just going to go from winning team to winning team and keep making everyone better.
The former longtime Dodgers outfielder is now back in the NL West, but this time, he's a member of the San Francisco Giants. And he's still destroying the baseball and often leading off as part of his new team.
While many hitters are still finding their stride, Pederson has now bopped five homers already, and he's thrown a steal in the mix to boot. He launched 18 home runs in limited time last season.
With Mike Yastrzemski out currently due to COVID-19, Pederson appears to have found himself a home, and he's taking full advantage of it.
Jorge Lopez, RP, Baltimore Orioles
Roster Percentage: 48%
Jorge Lopez, Baltimore closer? Sounds weird, right?
It's ok. It is strange. But the dude is straight throwing flames from the mound. Dialing his fastball up to 98 MPH, Lopez nabbed a save over the weekend and now has 13 strikeouts in nine innings pitched this season with a tidy 2.00 ERA and 1.11 WHIP.
Finding a consistent arm to provide saves is often a strange exercise in futility, but Lopez may be one to consider.
