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Blue Jays Lineup Struggles Persist in Loss, Prompting Questions About Leadoff Hitter
Blue Jays Shuffle Lineup, but Struggles at the Plate Continue
The Toronto Blue Jays made several lineup changes in an attempt to spark their offense, but the team's struggles at the plate continued on Tuesday night in a loss to the Minnesota Twins. The Blue Jays have now lost four of their last five games and have fallen to 23-26 on the season.
Davis Schneider: Time to Take Over as Leadoff Hitter?
One of the most notable lineup changes was the move of leadoff hitter George Springer to the third spot in the order. Springer has struggled mightily this season, batting just .211 with two home runs and 16 RBIs. His replacement at the top of the lineup, Lourdes Gurriel Jr., went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
With Springer's struggles continuing, there have been calls for the Blue Jays to pass the mantle of leadoff hitter to Davis Schneider. Schneider has been one of the team's most consistent hitters this season, batting .297 with four home runs and 18 RBIs. He also has a good eye at the plate, drawing 22 walks.
Manager Charlie Montoyo has been reluctant to move Springer out of the leadoff spot, but he may need to consider it if the team's struggles continue. Schneider has shown that he has the skills to be a productive leadoff hitter, and he could provide the Blue Jays with a spark at the top of the lineup.
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