Jose Martinez was acquired in a trade by the Tampa Bay Rays with the Cardinals on Thursday. Hunter Renfroe was a part of the Tommy Pham trade. Both players bring right-handed pop but in the platoon heavy world of Tampa Bay/St. Pete, how do these two players stack up against left-handed pitchers?
First, let’s take a look at the balance Erik Neander has provided the lefty-leaning Rays this off-season.
Outfield
Infield
1B: Ji-Man Choi (LH)
2B: Brandon Lowe (LH)
SS: Willy Adames (RH)
3B: Yandy Diaz (RH)
C: Mike Zunino (RH)
Reserves
The lineup is looking balanced and stacked.