Nathan Lukes is turning 31 and has played intermittently for the Jays over the past two seasons, remaining on the roster throughout this season. He offers a decent offensive performance with a 102 OPS+, though he is better suited as a fourth outfielder rather than a regular player. Defensively, he fills in all outfield positions but is notably better in right and left fields. His hitting metrics show low hard-hit rates, while his base running and speed metrics are below average. The presence of younger outfielders raises questions about his long-term fit with the team.
Nathan Lukes, at age 31, has played sparingly for the Jays but has been on the active roster this season, achieving a 102 OPS+ as a fourth outfielder.
Defensively, Lukes has played all three outfield positions, performing better in right and left field, with concerns noted for his center field play.
Lukes has decent offensive metrics with a low strikeout rate but struggles with hitting hard, illustrated by being in the 21st percentile in hard-hit percentage.
The presence of younger, left-handed hitting outfielders with more upside prompts consideration of options like Joey Loperfido for the Jays' future roster decisions.
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