KEVIN PILLAR NEWS

Kevin Pillar's pinch-hit homer rallies Braves past Orioles

Kevin Pillar hit a pinch-hit two-run home run in the eighth inning to rally the Atlanta Braves to a 5-4 win over the red-hot Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night

MAY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains on bench Pillar will sit for the second straight game Saturday against the Orioles.

Impact Pillar spent part of April as a near-everyday player, but he's better suited for a fourth outfielder role at this stage of his career. His .262/.292/.410 slash line in 19 games isn't bad and comes with a two homers and two steals, but he's now on the bench for the fourth time in six games. It's likely most of his starts come against lefties going forward, with Eddie Rosario handling left field against righties.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Friday Pillar is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Orioles.

Impact Pillar will take a seat after he started the last two contests of Atlanta's series with Miami, going 4-for-8 with an RBI and two runs scored. The 34-year-old has produced at least one hit in seven out of his last eight contests, batting .346 with two homers, six RBI, six runs scored and two stolen bases over that stretch. He'll give way to Eddie Rosario in left field Friday while Marcell Ozuna enters the lineup at designated hitter and bats seventh in the series opener with Baltimore.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs steal Thursday Pillar went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI in Thursday's 6-3 win over Miami.

Impact Pillar provided a sacrifice fly in the second inning to tie the game at 2-2. The outfielder also picked up his second steal of the season after a sixth-inning single. He's hit safely in seven of his last eight games, and he's up to a .262/.292/.410 slash line with two home runs, eight RBI, eight runs scored and three doubles through 65 plate appearances.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits after homering in Game 1 Pillar is out of the lineup for the second game of Monday's doubleheader with the Mets.

Impact Pillar will give way in the outfield to Eddie Rosario for the second game of the twin bill after he went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Atlanta's 9-8 win in Game 1. The Atlanta outfield is more crowded these days following Michael Harris' recent return from the injured list, and Pillar looks like he'll have to contend with Rosario and Sam Hilliard for one of two regular spots in the lineup versus right-handed pitching. As the lone right-handed hitter of the trio, however, Pillar should at least have a clear path to playing versus southpaws.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steals first bag Pillar went 1-for-2 with an RBI, a run scored and a steal in Thursday's loss to the Marlins.

Impact Pillar was productive from the bottom of the order Thursday. He singled in the third inning before swiping his first base of the year before driving in the game's first run with a bases-loaded walk. Pillar could see a decent amount of playing time in Atlanta, thanks to his defensive prowess. However, he won't likely offer much for fantasy purposes. Pillar is now slashing .227/.277/.341 with a home run, five RBI and two runs scored.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Pillar is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

Impact For the second time in the series, Pillar will cede his spot in the lineup to Marcell Ozuna, who is serving as Atlanta's designated hitter while Eddie Rosario gets a start in left field. Neither Pillar nor Ozuna have offered much production at the dish this season, but since Pillar is the superior defender, he should see the larger share of playing time between the two unless Ozuna starts to heat up with the bat.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out series opener Pillar is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Pillar had started in each of the past six games and on each of the past three occasions that Atlanta has faced right-handed pitchers, but he'll give way to Eddie Rosario in left field while Marcell Ozuna re-enters the lineup at designated hitter against Marlins righty Edward Cabrera. Though he's mustered a .566 OPS this season, Pillar has nonetheless performed significantly better than Ozuna (.406 OPS) thus far, so the former still appears to have a pathway to regular playing time, at least until Travis d'Arnaud (concussion) or Michael Harris (back) return from the injured list.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops first homer in 2023 Pillar went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Astros.

Impact He took Cristian Javier deep in the fifth inning to open the scoring on the afternoon, giving Pillar his first homer in an Atlanta jersey. The veteran outfielder has started six straight games in left field, three against left-handed starters and three against righties, and while he's batting just .211 (8-for-38) to begin the season, neither Eddie Rosario nor Marcell Ozuna are doing much at the plate either -- handing Pillar the starting role for now due to his defense.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in left field Thursday Pillar is starting in left field and batting eighth Thursday against the Padres.

Impact Pillar gets the nod over Eddie Rosario -- and Marcell Ozuna -- with left-hander Blake Snell on the mound for San Diego. Atlanta's left-field job has formed into a platoon here in the early going.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected Pillar had his contract selected by Atlanta on Thursday.

Impact The 34-year-old signed as a non-roster invitee in January but was able to earn a spot on Atlanta's Opening Day roster. Pillar is unlikely to see regular playing time with Eddie Rosario, Michael Harris and Ronald Acuna entrenched as the starting outfielders, but his strong defense makes him a quality option for a fourth outfielder.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres look to clinch NLDS in Game 4 against Dodgers

The San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers play in Game 4 of the NLDS

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres and Dodgers tied 1-1 ahead of NLDS Game 3

The San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers meet in Game 3 of the NLDS

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers lead Padres 1-0 heading into NLDS Game 2

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres play in Game 2 of the NLDS

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers and Padres square off to begin NLDS

The Los Angeles Dodgers square off against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday in Game 1 of the NLDS

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available for postseason Pillar (shoulder) took live batting practice Wednesday and is available if needed for the postseason, per MLB.com.

Impact When Pillar underwent left shoulder surgery in early June, it was presumed that his season was over. However, the veteran outfielder has worked his way back to full health and played in six minor-league rehab games at the end of September, going 7-for-22 with a home run and six RBI. He'll be able to play in the postseason if called upon, though the Dodgers are unlikely to require his services unless injuries create a need.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers look to stop skid in game against the Rockies

The Los Angeles Dodgers look to stop a three-game slide when they play the Colorado Rockies

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles Dodgers host the Colorado Rockies Tuesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies visit the Dodgers in season opener

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Colorado Rockies for the season opener

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers face the Rockies leading series 2-1

The Los Angeles Dodgers lead 2-1 in a six-game series against the Colorado Rockies

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers host the Rockies, try to extend home win streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Colorado Rockies trying to continue a four-game home winning streak

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies head into matchup against the Dodgers on losing streak

The Colorado Rockies look to stop their six-game slide with a win over the Los Angeles Dodgers

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers host the Rockies to start 6-game series

The Los Angeles Dodgers start a six-game series at home against the Colorado Rockies on Friday

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres and Dodgers meet with series tied 1-1

Both the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres face the Dodgers leading series 1-0

The San Diego Padres lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS