Brandon Belt Back In Lineup Against Yankees
2 years agoToronto Blue Jays first baseman Brandon Belt (illness) is back in the Grapefruit League lineup on Sunday against right-hander Jhony Brito and the New York Yankees. Belt is playing first base and is hitting third in the batting order. The 34-year-old left-handed hitter was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to a stomach illness, but he's back in there a day later. In seven spring games for Toronto, he's hitting .278 (5-for-18) with three doubles and three runs scored. The Blue Jays didn't rush him into action in camp after he played in just 78 games in 2022 due to more knee issues. Belt is expected to serve as the team's primary designated hitter in his first year with the team, but durability issues remain a huge concern with the aging first baseman.
Source: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch
Source: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch