Jake Meyers Should Have A Long Leash
10 months agoHouston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers should have a long leash as the team's starting center fielder in 2024, according to The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Both general manager Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada seem committed to giving Meyers as much everyday playing time as possible. But ultimately, his production will determine how long he stays in the lineup on a consistent basis. If Meyers does struggle, the Astros could look somewhere other than utility man Mauricio Dubon to replace him. Moving Chas McCormick to center field and using Yordan Alvarez in left field would be the more likely scenario. The 27-year-old Meyers hit .227/.296/.382 with a career-high 10 home runs, 33 RBI and five steals in 112 games in 2023. His glove is much more attractive than his bat at the moment.
Source: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
Source: The Athletic - Chandler Rome