Taylor Ward leads MLB in plate appearances; Jac Caglianone shines for Royals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 1:45 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
As the MLB season progresses, Taylor Ward of the Baltimore Orioles ranks second in plate appearances, followed closely by Gunnar Henderson and Pete Alonso. The Arizona Diamondbacks’ Geraldo Perdomo has reclaimed the two-hole in their lineup, while Jac Caglianone has emerged as one of the hottest hitters for the Kansas City Royals. Shifts in batting order continue across teams, with notable changes for the Atlanta Braves and Chicago White Sox. The ongoing adjustments come as teams make strategic decisions heading into the late stages of the season.
- •Taylor Ward, Gunnar Henderson, and Pete Alonso rank top in plate appearances.
- •Jac Caglianone is currently one of baseball's hottest bats.
- •Geraldo Perdomo has returned to the two-hole for the Diamondbacks.
- •Notable changes in lineups for the Braves and White Sox were observed.
- •Player performance is critical as teams make postseason pushes.
- 1:45 PMYahoo Sports — MLB Lineup Report: Taylor Ward sits second in PAs, Jac Caglianone catches fire
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