Nick Maton

Utility player Nick Maton is back in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Texas Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

The versatile Maton didn't start Tuesday but struck out to end a 10-6 loss to the Rangers. It's been a tough go for the 26-year-old in his first season in Detroit as he's hitting just .162 with five homers and a .602 OPS across 161 trips to the plate on the campaign.

Nick Maton is in the starting lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Chicago White Sox Friday night.

Fantasy Impact

Maton returns for manager AJ Hinch Friday night, starting at second base and batting fifth against the White Sox.

Infielder Nick Maton is not in the Tigers' starting lineup Wednesday versus the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

While Maton has displayed some pop and patience at the plate, his bat has been rather pitiful overall. Despite five homers and an excellent 13.6% walk rate on the season, Maton is hitting just .168 with a .622 OPS across 147 plate appearances on the season. His batting average is the worst in baseball among qualified hitters.

Nick Maton went 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI in Sunday's game against the Nationals, but it wasn't enough to lift the Tigers to victory.

Fantasy Impact

The outfielder has struggled at the plate this season, hitting just .165 with a .274 wOBA and 0.197 BABIP over 41 games played. While his power has been a bright spot with five home runs and 17 RBI, Maton will need to improve his overall hitting if he hopes to stick with the Tigers long-term.

Nick Maton is missing from the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Cleveland Guardians Wednesday afternoon.

Fantasy Impact

Maton will take a seat for general rest Wednesday afternoon, with Andy Ibanez filling in at third base and batting fifth against the Guardians for manager AJ Hinch.