
DJ Stewart
LF,RF,DH - Pittsburgh Pirates - MiLB
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DJ Stewart was left off the Pirates’ Opening Day roster, per team updates, despite vying for first base time with Spencer Horwitz sidelined.
Fantasy Impact
Stewart’s bid for first base reps, with Horwitz out due to a wrist injury, falls short, leaving him off Pittsburgh’s roster Sunday, likely triggering his minor-league opt-out clause. The 31-year-old pivots. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues might stash him, banking on his bat for a 2025 role if he opts out and signs elsewhere soon.
DJ Stewart is contending for the Pirates’ first base role, per team updates, with 10 hits in 33 Grapefruit League at-bats, stepping up amid Spencer Horwitz’s wrist injury.
Fantasy Impact
Stewart’s 10-for-33 spring line, including 6 extra-base hits but a 12:3 K:BB, keeps him in the Pirates’ first base race as a non-roster invitee, against 40-man roster foes Billy Cook and Nick Yorke, with Horwitz sidelined. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should roster him, banking on his power for early playing time in Pittsburgh.
The Pirates signed DJ Stewart to a minor league contract.
Fantasy Impact
Stewart will compete for a depth role in the outfield for Pittsburgh. He spent the past couple of seasons with the Mets.
DJ Stewart is out of the starting lineup for the Mets Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Stewart will head to the bench for the series with the Blue Jays. Starling Marte will start in right field and bat seventh Wednesday.
DJ Stewart is in the starting lineup for the Mets Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Stewart will patrol right field and bat seventh against the Blue Jays. He is hitting .174, with five home runs, and 19 RBI this season.