Breakdown
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August 9, 2026
Reclaiming playing time
Taveras will start in right field and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis
Trade-deadline pickup Christian Franklin started the first two games this week, but Taveras has now gotten the nod in each of the ensuing four contests. Taveras has gone just 2-for-10 with a double, a walk and a run scored so far in that stretch, so he still has some work to do before solidifying himself as a part of the everyday lineup.
August 5, 2026
Sitting again Wednesday
Taveras is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.
Analysis
The switch-hitting Taveras will head to the bench for the second straight game, with the Orioles having gone up against both a righty (Grayson Rodriguez) and a lefty (Reid Detmers) during that stretch. Trade-deadline pickup Christian Franklin has picked up starts in both of those contests and could wind up being prioritized in the outfield ahead of Taveras, who has gone just 2-for-35 at the plate over his last 11 games.
