April 21, 2025
Sweeney will start at shortstop and bat eighth Monday against the Padres, and he could see more time at the position with
Javier Baez set to serve as the team's primary center fielder for the time being,
Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
ANALYSISSweeney was already seeing plenty of time at short, though he was getting some days off against lefties, with Baez picking up starts at his natural position of shortstop. However, with Baez set to focus more on center field, at least until the likes of
Parker Meadows (shoulder) and
Wenceel Perez (back) are able to return, Sweeney may have to cover short more frequently in the near term, including in matchups against southpaws. He'll face San Diego righty starter
Randy Vasquez on Monday.