"Time to change everything again, given the presence of Ha-Seong Kim and Jurickson Profar's status on the paternity list: Not too much to say in general here, other than Eli White hitting ahead of Sean Murphy is today's source of mirth, and at least Ronald Acuña Jr. is temporarily (?) freed from the abattoir of hitting third. It's certainly a new lineup and defensive arrangement given Kim's presence."
"The Cubs have flipped their lineup a fair bit from yesterday, and today will be the 2025 debut of Kevin Alcantara, arguably the Cubs' best prospect who was recalled yesterday as part of September roster expansion. As a result, it's a new lineup for the Cubs as well. But, that aside, it's also one of the few times this season that Justin Turner has hit fifth,"
Ha-Seong Kim's presence and Jurickson Profar's paternity list status trigger significant lineup and defensive rearrangements. Eli White batting ahead of Sean Murphy shifts the order and moves Ronald Acuña Jr. away from the third-spot. The first six Braves batters have previous experience against Shota Imanaga, combining for a .392 wOBA across 17 plate appearances with a .314 xwOBA. The Cubs altered their lineup and will debut Kevin Alcantara in 2025 following his recall. Justin Turner hits fifth in a rare slot. Most Cubs hitters except Alcantara and Carson Kelly have faced Joey Wentz, compiling a .597 wOBA in 19 PAs but only a .328 xwOBA.
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