Lineups Outlook: Moisés and Marsh are mashing their way up their orders
May 8 2026
This week focuses on hitters moving up their respective lineups, while weighing whether they can stay, in addition to a lineup tandem forming in San Francisco based on the opponent’s starting pitcher’s handedness.
Potential Gainers in Value
Moisés Ballesteros (DH, CHC)
Ballesteros has hit second against right-handed pitching since April 28. While his results have coincided with a cold streak, the spot could be an alluring one from a fantasy perspective. He began the season hitting seventh, then last, and moved his way up with a hot streak. On the season, he’s posted a .292/.360/.551 slash with six home runs and 18 RBI.
As a left-handed hitter, he’s insulated by Nico Hoerner (2B, CHC) leading off and Alex Bregman (3B, CHC)...
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 Batters
Alec Burleson's elite stats and skills against RHers and struggles vs. LHers suggest he hasn't maxed out his results yet.
Aug 24 2026 3:15am
Aug 24 2026 3:15am
Henry Bolte and Chandler Simpson are leading off for their respective teams, and were we too high on Max Clark?
Aug 21 2026 3:06am
Aug 21 2026 3:06am
Esmerlyn Valdez's elite batted ball quality at home confirms his significant untapped upside.
Aug 17 2026 3:15am
Aug 17 2026 3:15am
Royce Lewis looks like an elite bat in stretches, including during the heater he's been on since returning from the minors.
Aug 10 2026 3:07am
Aug 10 2026 3:07am
Lawrence Butler may be reclaiming the leadoff spot for the A's, and other hitters are benefiting from moving up in the batting order.
Aug 7 2026 3:06am
Aug 7 2026 3:06am
