Bryce Harper shifts to right field, Taylor Ward takes new role with Angels
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 1:57 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
On August 7, 2026, Bryce Harper has transitioned to right field as part of lineup changes following the MLB trade deadline. Taylor Ward is now in Seattle, which affects the batting order for the Angels. Teams are adjusting their rosters and exploring how new acquisitions impact their lineups and fantasy standings. The moves follow a flurry of player trades that occurred just days before, reshaping how some teams will compete in the second half of the season.
- •Bryce Harper has shifted to right field for the Phillies.
- •Taylor Ward moves to the Angels' lineup from Seattle.
- •Adjustments stem from recent trades as teams reshape their rosters.
- •Fantasy implications arise from players taking on new roles.
- •Teams are deploying recent acquisitions in games since the deadline.
- 1:57 PMYahoo Sports — MLB Lineup Report: Taylor Ward's new role, Bryce Harper shifts to right field
"A weekly look at lineup trends around MLB and the impact on fantasy baseball rosters.
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