Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made an interesting decision on Monday with the lineup card. The Dodgers are facing Mets LHP David Peterson, who has struggled against righties this season. So, Roberts filled the lineup with righties, including putting one in the cleanup spot in Chris Taylor.
Yes, Taylor, who is 5-for-37 this season hitting .135 in 12 games, is batting fourth for the Dodgers.
Not exactly the cleanup hitter you want, but at least Taylor has hit some home runs this season. Of Taylor’s five hits, four of them are long balls.