JAMES OUTMAN NEWS

Jumps to leadoff spot Tuesday Outman is batting leadoff for the Dodgers on Tuesday against the Mets.

Impact Outman moves to the very top of the lineup with Mookie Betts going on paternity leave. The 25-year-old outfielder boasts a 1.031 OPS with three home runs, 10 RBI, two stolen bases and nine runs scored through 17 games this season with Los Angeles.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Monday against Mets Outman is not in the starting lineup for Monday's tilt against the Mets, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

Impact Outman will be on the bench with southpaw David Peterson on the mound for the Mets on Monday. Trayce Thompson gets the start in center and will hit seventh.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers Fans Call for a Change with James Outman A fix for the wrong problem.

APRIL 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers Fans Call for a Change with James Outman A fix for the wrong problem.

APRIL 10, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Remains red hot Saturday Outman went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

Impact Outman helped give the Dodgers an early lead with his booming 423-foot, two-run home run in the first inning. It was the rookie's second homer in as many games and his third of the campaign. Outman has staked his place as an everyday player for the Dodgers early in the season with a .348/.516/.913 slash line along with nine RBI and a stolen base through his first 31 plate appearances.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers again in loss Outman went 1-for-3 with a homer in Friday's loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact Outman connected on a solo homer in the second off Madison Bumgarner to make it 2-1 Dodgers. That's the second homer of the season for the rookie outfielder, and he's already driven in seven runs. Outman is hitting an unsustainable .350/.519/.850 in the young year, but it's hard to not be impressed with what the 25-year-old has done to open the campaign.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: James Outman's Minor League Teammates Call Him The 'Best Player Ever' They have very high praise for the Dodgers rookie.

APRIL 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers News: James Outman Talks About Swing Rebuild That Got Him Where He is Today The Dodgers hitting coaches are really, really good.

APRIL 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Hits two triples in win Outman went 2-for-5 with two triples, three RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 13-4 win over the Rockies.

Impact After collecting two hits, including a home run, during Opening Day, Outman was held hitless over the next three games (four at-bats). However, he was back in the starting lineup Monday and notched his first two career triples, including a go-ahead two-run hit in the fifth that ended up being the difference in the game. Outman's versatile skillset makes him an extremely intriguing fantasy option, but his overall value will be tied to how often he can carve out playing time in the Dodgers's crowded outfield.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first big-league steal Outman went 0-for-1 with a walk and a stolen base in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Impact After appearing only as a late defensive replacement when Arizona started a southpaw Saturday, Outman was back in the lineup as Los Angeles' starting center fielder Sunday. The rookie drew a walk in his first place appearance and was hit by a pitch in his third. Following the HBP, Outman swiped second base, but the Dodgers were unable to bring him home. The 25-year-old stole 23 bases in the minors as recently as 2021, so there is certainly some speed to his game. However, it's worth noting that manager Dave Roberts decided to pinch hit for Outman with light-hitting backup backstop Austin Barnes when the Diamondbacks brought in a lefty reliever in the ninth, so it appears that the team doesn't yet feel comfortable letting the rookie face left-handed pitching.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets night off against lefty Outman is not in the lineup for Saturday's showdown against the Diamondbacks, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Outman has started the first two games in center for the Dodgers, but with a left-hander on the mound in the form of Madison Bumgarner, Trayce Thompson will patrol center and hit seventh. Outman will likely not see much playing time against southpaws to at least open the 2023 season.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Dodger Stadium Crowd Almost Brought James Outman to Tears He loved playing in front of the home crowd.

MARCH 31, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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MARCH 31, 2023

Homers, scores three runs Thursday Outman went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and three runs scored in Thursday's 8-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Making the start in center field, Outman took Cole Sulser deep in the sixth inning with a 390-foot shot which was measured at 105 mph off the bat. He also reached on a single and a walk, scoring on each of those occasions, as well. Outman has strikeout concerns and probably isn't going to play against lefties, but his power and speed potential makes him worth rostering in deeper formats.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' James Outman picks up where he left off in his first Opening Day

“I don't think any moment's going to be too big for him," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said about rookie James Outman. “There's certain guys...

MARCH 31, 2023

James Outman sees his 'dream come true' during a rocking start for Dodgers James Outman hit a two-run home run for the Dodgers during an 8-2 season-opening victory that heralds his place as a rising standout in the...

MARCH 31, 2023 • LATIMES.COM

Starting in CF in opener Outman is starting in center field and batting eighth in the Dodgers' season opener Thursday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Chris Taylor is on the bench. Outman made the Opening Day roster in Los Angeles following a fantastic showing in spring camp, and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has stated that the 25-year-old will play regularly. He posted a stellar .978 OPS with 31 home runs, 106 RBI, 13 stolen bases and 101 runs scored over 125 games last season between Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City, and he also went 6-for-13 (.462) in his first four major-league games. There's a whole lot of fantasy upside in his profile.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to get ample playing time Outman should play often with Chris Taylor expected to begin the regular season facing mostly left-handed pitchers, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Early this spring, Taylor was considered the favorite to be the Dodgers' primary center fielder, but his continued struggles to make contact during the exhibition slate along with a need for him to spend more time at shortstop due to Gavin Lux's season-ending knee injury has shifted that narrative. Outman is now likely to see the most starts in center among Los Angeles' various options, a role he has earned with an excellent showing this spring that includes a .300/.390/.600 slash line, three homers and 11 RBI. Meanwhile, Taylor appears lined up to play more of a platoon role against lefties, at least at the start of the season.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Believes It'll Be a Season of Highs and Lows For James Outman Outman will get his first crack at a full season in 2023

MARCH 27, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Outman makes OD roster: 'Felt like a dream' SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – James Outman has grown used to being called into manager Dave Roberts’ office during Spring Training. Each of the previo...

MARCH 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Rookie James Outman makes Dodgers' opening day roster A strong performance in the spring has earned rookie James Outman, 25, a spot on the Dodgers' opening day roster, manager Dave Roberts said.

MARCH 23, 2023 • LATIMES.COM

Will be on Opening Day roster Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced Thursday that Outman has made the Opening Day roster, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Outman might not get enough starts out of the gate to offer immediate fantasy relevance, but he's certainly a name to keep on watch lists as the season plays out. The 25-year-old outfielder slashed .294/.393/.586 with 31 home runs and 13 stolen bases in 125 games last summer between Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City, and he also went 6-for-13 during a short stint with Los Angeles between late July and early August in his first taste of the big leagues.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB 26-and-under power rankings: No. 7 Los Angeles Dodgers

It's easy to make the case no franchise scouts and develops better than the Dodgers do. Even while contending every season, their pipeline o...

MARCH 17, 2023

McCaffrey's musings: Reserving James Outman, a shifting opinion on Sandy Alcantara and more Wise guy Gene McCaffrey muses on the Dodgers outfield, how the shift might impact Sandy Alcantara, the Reds' win total in 2023 and more.

MARCH 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

James Outman is having a breakout spring. Has he done enough to make Dodgers roster? Outfielder James Outman has hit so well in the spring that he might wind up at Dodger Stadium for the season opener.

MARCH 14, 2023 • LATIMES.COM