On Wednesday night, it was an adjusted lineup for the newly crowned NL Central champions. Brian Anderson got his first start in over a month, and Victor Caratini started behind the plate. Tyrone Taylor was moved to the three spot in the lineup and Rowdy Tellez got the start at first with the usual starter Carlos Santana getting the day off.
This adjusted lineup can have two benefits. One, it gives the usual starters some rest before a playoff push. Any nagging injuries or issues can be adequately addressed this final week of the season. It also gives some off-the-bench, role-type players more at-bats to potentially get their swing back before October.