Josh Reddick Fantasy

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick is not in the starting lineup on Monday as the team faces left-hander Kyle Freeland and the Colorado Rockies. Reddick had hit second in the lineup for the team's past seven games, but Abraham Toro is filling in as the two-hitter on Monday. George Springer is shifting over to cover Reddick's normal position of right field and Myles Straw is getting the start in center field. Reddick has hit just .212 against lefties this year, but he hit .309 against them last year so this may be nothing more than just a routine day off.

over 1 month ago

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker is giving outfielder Josh Reddick the leg up in the right field competition over youngster Kyle Tucker. Baker intimated that Tucker will have to win the job from Reddick, who is in the fourth year of his contract. The future is probably Tuckers, but the now is probably Reddicks, Baker said. Tucker was much better in his 22 games last September than he was in his rookie season, and Reddick hit .275 with 14 home runs and 56 RBI last year while playing Gold Glove-caliber defense. The 33-year-old veteran will have to keep producing to keep his starting job. Reddick could benefit from the short season, but he's still mostly an asset for depth in AL-only leagues and he could lose his job in 2020.

over 2 months ago

Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick (shoulder) said he will make his Grapefruit League debut possibly as early as this weekend. Reddick is healed from offseason left shoulder surgery but arrived at camp on a personal workout plan. The Astros are just being cautious with the 33-year-old, and he should be fine in time for Opening Day. Reddick hit a useful .275/.319/.409 with 14 home runs, 56 RBI and five steals in 141 games last year, but he doesn't play frequently enough to contribute relevant numbers in the counting stats in shallow mixed leagues. He'll be battling for playing time in right field in a loaded outfield picture in Houston, too.

over 6 months ago