Hao-Yu Lee
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July 5, 2026
Playing time trending down
Lee is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis
Lee had settled in as the Tigers' primary option at second base to close out June, but he looks to have moved into more of a part-time role since the calendar flipped to July. He'll be on the bench for the third time in four games to begin the month while Zach McKinstry grabs a start at the keystone.
July 4, 2026
Not in Saturday's lineup
Lee is not in the Tigers' starting lineup against the Rangers on Saturday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis
Lee will be on the bench for the beginning of Saturday's game while Zach McKinstry and Kevin McGonigle start at second base and shortstop, respectively. Since June 1, Lee has gone 20-for-59 (.339) with one steal, three home runs and seven RBI.
July 3, 2026
Clubs homer in loss
Lee went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss to the Rangers on Thursday.
Analysis
Lee struck out three times, but he still finished with a strong fantasy line due to his two-run blast in the fifth inning. The homer extended his on-base streak to 11 games, during which Lee is batting .343 (12-for-35) with two homers and five RBI. With Gleyber Torres (oblique) on the IL and likely still at least several weeks away from returning, Lee has a path to regular playing time. He's started at second base in five of Detroit's past six contests.
July 1, 2026
Taking seat Wednesday
Lee is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Analysis
Zach McKinstry will fill in at the keystone in the series finale. Lee started at second base in the Tigers' last four games, going 5-for-17 with a home run, a double, a walk and three RBI.
June 30, 2026
Doubles, drives in two Monday
Lee went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Monday's 7-3 win over the Yankees.
Analysis
Lee is starting to trend upward, as he's now batting .356 over his last 15 games, and he's tallied five multi-hit performances during that time. The rookie is getting an extended look at second base with Gleyber Torres (oblique) on the injured list. Lee should return to the bench or possibly Triple-A Toledo once Torres is healthy, but for now, Lee is worth a look in deeper formats as long as he stays hot, and his dynasty value seems to be increasing as well.