Honestly, I don’t care that much about the batting order, though I prefer when a club structures a lineup with an eye toward optimization. Yordan Alvarez hitting second earlier in the season, for example, was a move that I supported as it ensured he had more opportunities to hit. But when he hits third instead, well, I won’t raise too much of a fuss. The difference between hitting second or third in a lineup isn’t worth stressing out about. But when a hitter is struggling, where do you draw the line in the sand?
The Astros are at a crossroads in their season.