Jesús Aguilar
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Dec 20 2023Aguilar signed a one-year contract Wednesday with the Seibu Lions in Japan. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar slashed just .221/.281/.385 over 36 games (115 plate appearances) last season with the Athletics before being released in June. He then joined Atlanta on a minor-league deal and played out the remainder of the 2023 campaign at Triple-A Gwinnett. The 33-year-old first baseman will look to rediscover his power stroke in Nippon Professional Baseball.
Jun 14 2023Atlanta signed Aguilar to a minor-league contract Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar was released by the Athletics on June 4, and the veteran first baseman has found a new home a little over a week later. The 32-year-old slashed .221/.281/.325 with five homers over 36 games with Oakland before he was booted off the roster. Aguilar could provide bench help for Atlanta in 2023, but the team will have to add him to the 40-man roster in order to promote him to the big-league club.
Jun 4 2023Aguilar was released by the Athletics on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar was designated for assignment by Oakland on Monday, and he'll become a free agent after going unclaimed on waivers. The 32-year-old has slashed .221/.281/.385 with five home runs, nine RBI and eight runs over 36 games this season.
May 29 2023The Athletics will designate Aguilar for assignment Monday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old has struggled to a .221/.281/.385 slash line this season while striking out 27.2 percent of the time. That being said, he's batting .280 with four home runs, eight RBI and five runs over 50 at-bats versus southpaws in 2023, making him a potential platoon option at first base or designated hitter for another squad. He'll first be subject to the waiver process, but if he goes unclaimed, he'll likely elect free agency and then look to catch on with another organization.
May 7 2023Aguilar will serve as Oakland's designated hitter and cleanup batter in Sunday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he'll enter the lineup with southpaw Ryan Yarbrough on the bump for Kansas City, Aguilar appears to have settled into a pure short-side platoon role for the Athletics at this stage. The 32-year-old has been on the bench in five of Oakland's last six matchups against right-handed starting pitchers.
May 1 2023Aguilar went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a win over the Reds on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar's first-inning 428-foot blast to left center scored Brent Rooker to give the Athletics an early 2-0 lead. The veteran pushed his season slash line to an impressive .270/.321/.500 with his multi-hit effort, already his sixth such tally of the campaign.
Apr 27 2023Aguilar is absent from the Athletics' lineup for Thursday's game versus the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The A's are going with Brent Rooker at designated hitter and Ryan Noda at first base against Shohei Ohtani. Aguilar had two homers in the first game of the series but was hitless in the next two contests.
Apr 5 2023Aguilar went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and a double in an extra-inning loss to Cleveland on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Oakland trailed 4-0 entering the eighth inning, but the team was able to tie the score in that frame thanks largely to Aguilar's three-run blast off Tim Herrin. The long ball was the veteran's first of the campaign and also accounted for his first three RBI of 2023. The paltry A's offense may prevent Aguilar from being much of a run producer this season, and after slashing .235/.281/.379 in 2022, Aguilar's fantasy outlook isn't very appealing.
Apr 3 2023Aguilar is not in the starting lineup for Monday's contest against the Guardians, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar retreats to the bench for Monday's opener against Cleveland, and Ryan Noda will get the start at first base with Ramon Laureano the designated hitter. Aguilar has picked up three hits in 10 at-bats with no extra-base hits to open his first season as a member of the A's.
Apr 2 2023Aguilar went 2-for-4 in a loss to the Angels on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar generated one of two multi-hit efforts on the afternoon for Oakland in the shutout loss, giving him a 3-for-10 tally in his first series as a member of the Athletics. The veteran slugger has drawn three consecutive starts at first base to open the season but is also expected to put in ample time at designated hitter as the campaign unfolds.
Mar 17 2023Aguilar is hitting .261 (6-for-23) with two doubles, six RBI, five walks, a hit-by-pitch and three runs across 10 Cactus League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While he's yet to leave the yard, Aguilar has put forth a productive spring at the plate thus far and encouragingly struck out just twice in 28 plate appearances. Aguilar has never been able to re-ascend to the heights of his career-best 35-homer 2018 season with the Brewers, but he proved he still had some solid pop in his bat a year ago while belting 35 extra-base hits, including 16 round trippers, across 129 games with the Marlins and Orioles. Aguilar is slated to play on a near-everyday basis at either first base or designated hitter to open the 2023 campaign.
Jan 27 2023Aguilar is expected to receive everyday playing time between first base and designated hitter, Athletics general manager David Forst told Martin Gallegos of MLB.com on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Forst was speaking to reporters after the A's made their one-year, $3 million contract with Aguilar official. The 32-year-old put up just a .661 OPS over 129 games for the Marlins and Orioles last season, but it's not a surprise to hear the plan is to play him regularly in 2023 given the state of Oakland's roster. Still, it's difficult to imagine Aguilar will have much fantasy utility outside of deep leagues. With Aguilar around, Seth Brown figures to play the outfield more, assuming he's not traded.
Jan 24 2023Aguilar is set to sign a contract with the Athletics, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a one-year, $3 million deal, adds USA Today's Bob Nightengale. Aguilar largely struggled at the dish for both the Marlins and Orioles in 2022, ultimately finishing with a .235/.281/.379 slash line over 507 plate appearances. But the 32-year-old first baseman and DH does have some pop left in his bat, and he appears to have picked the right spot in Oakland to maximize his potential for playing time in 2023.
Sep 26 2022Aguilar isn't in the lineup for Monday's game in Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar has made one start in the last six days, and it seems as if the Orioles are content with using multiple other players in the designated hitter spot. Anthony Santander will get the nod Monday, moving Austin Hays over to right field and giving Kyle Stowers a start in left field while batting eighth.
Sep 25 2022Aguilar is not in Sunday's lineup against the Astros, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar has started only once since Sept. 20, and it came against a right-handed pitcher, so his playing time may be pretty unpredictable over the rest of the season. He is hitting .184 with one home run in 12 games since joining Baltimore.
Sep 24 2022Aguilar will sit Saturday against the Astros, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar had started against all five lefties the Orioles faced since he joined the team at the start of September, but he'll sit here even with Framber Valdez on the mound for the opposition. He hasn't turned around his down season thus far with his new team, as he's hitting just .184/.205/.263 in 12 games for Baltimore. That poor performance could continue to cause his playing time to dip.
Sep 22 2022Aguilar isn't starting Thursday against the Astros, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar has gone 3-for-12 with a home run, two RBI, a walk and two strikeouts over his last three games but will head to the bench for a second consecutive matchup. Anthony Santander is serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup.
Sep 21 2022Aguilar is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Orioles giving Adley Rutschman a day off behind the plate but keeping his bat in the lineup as the team's designated hitter, Aguilar will head to the bench. Aguilar, who started each of the past three games while going 3-for-12 with a home run and a walk, may have overtaken the struggling Rougned Odor for a spot in the Orioles' everyday lineup. Odor is on the bench Wednesday for the fourth consecutive contest.
Sep 18 2022Aguilar went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar's eighth-inning solo shot got the Orioles within a run, and he added an RBI single in the ninth to put them ahead by two. That latter hit proved key, as Toronto was able to get one run back but fell just short of forcing extra innings. Aguilar has multiple hits in two of his last three games, but he hasn't sen steady playing time since he joined the Orioles at the start of September. The veteran first baseman is slashing .233/.280/.381 with 16 homers, 51 RBI, 38 runs scored and a stolen base through 122 contests between Baltimore and Miami this year.
Sep 7 2022Aguilar isn't starting Wednesday against Toronto, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar started three of his first five games with the Orioles but will head to the bench for the fourth time in the last five matchups. Gunnar Henderson will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth Wednesday.
Sep 6 2022Aguilar is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar has started three of seven games since joining the Orioles on Sept. 1. He should start against most lefties and some righties, but the Orioles will also use the designated hitter spot to get some of their bench players spot starts in September. Gunnar Henderson is starting at designated hitter while Ramon Urias and Rougned Odor start at third base and second base, respectively.
Sep 5 2022Aguilar is out of the lineup for the second game of Monday's doubleheader with the Blue Jays, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar served as the Orioles' designated hitter in a 7-3 loss in the early game, going 1-for-4. After catching in Game 1, Adley Rutschman will get a breather behind the dish for the nightcap and replace Aguilar in the lineup at DH.
Sep 3 2022Aguilar isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Athletics, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar started the last two games but went 0-for-7 with three strikeouts. He'll get a day off while Anthony Santander serves as the designated hitter and bats third.
Sep 1 2022The Orioles selected Aguilar's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: One day after signing Aguilar to a minor-league contract, the Orioles will bring the 32-year-old up to the big leagues as one of their two September call-ups. At least initially, the righty-hitting Aguilar could be deployed as a short-side platoon option at first base or designated hitter, though it wouldn't be surprising if he eventually supplanted one of Ramon Urias, Rougned Odor or Ryan Mountcastle for a near-everyday role. Aguilar posted a .674 OPS in 113 games with the Marlins before being released last weekend, but he's just one season removed from slashing .261/.329/.459 with 22 home runs over 505 plate appearances for Miami.
Aug 31 2022Aguilar signed a minor-league contract with the Orioles on Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Friday and was released a day later after he went unclaimed on waivers. The 32-year-old will need to settle for a minor-league deal for now, but he'll be part of the Orioles' taxi squad over their final two games in Cleveland. It's possible that Aguilar joins the big-league club at some point in September since the major-league rosters will expand from 26 to 28 players over the final month of the regular season.
Aug 28 2022The Marlins released Aguilar on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com, Aguilar cleared release waivers and is now eligible to sign elsewhere at what should be a more team-friendly rate than the $7.3 million he was earning with the Marlins this season. Though his performance has slipped in 2022, the 32-year-old Aguilar has been an above-league-average hitter over the past three seasons (104 wRC+ across 1,182 plate appearances) and could have some appeal to a contending club as a short-side platoon option at designated hitter or first base.
Aug 26 2022Aguilar was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Friday, Joe Frisaro of ManOnSecondBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar filled a near-everyday role for Miami earlier this year, sharing first base and the designated hitter spot with Garrett Cooper. After slashing .262/.338/.467 across the past five years, however, he's managed just a .236/.286/.388 line this season. Aguilar could potentially help a contender as a bat off the bench or as a right-handed platoon option, but he's unlikely to play nearly as often down the stretch unless another struggling team decides it wants to add a 32-year-old for the stretch run.
Aug 22 2022Aguilar isn't starting Monday's game against the Athletics, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar will get a breather after he went 2-for-10 with three strikeouts over the last three games. Brian Anderson is serving as the designated hitter while Jerar Encarnacion starts in right field.
Aug 17 2022Aguilar isn't starting Wednesday against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar started the last six games and hit .200 with two home runs, a double and four RBI. However, he'll get a breather while Nick Fortes serves as the designated hitter and bats fifth.
Aug 13 2022Aguilar went 3-for-7 with a walk, two home runs and three RBI across both games of Saturday's doubleheader against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar was one of the few offensive bright spots for Miami on Saturday, as he homered in each game and brought his total on the season to 15. Entering Saturday's games, Aguilar had managed only four hits across his previous 35 at-bats, so this was a needed performance. Overall, Aguilar has a .242/.289/.403 line across 418 plate appearances for the season.
Aug 11 2022Aguilar is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Phillies, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar will ride the pine for a second straight game Thursday as he appears to be in a timeshare with Garrett Cooper and Lewin Diaz at first base and designated hitter. Diaz will draw the start at first and bat seventh versus Philadelphia.
Aug 10 2022Aguilar is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Philadelphia, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: When both players have been healthy this season, Aguilar and Garrett Cooper have typically occupied the first-base and designated-hitter spots on a regular basis, but they could be part of a three-way timeshare with Lewin Diaz at the two positions for the rest of the season. Since Cooper was reinstated from the injured list a week ago, Aguilar and Cooper have picked up four starts in six games, while Diaz has drawn three.
Aug 7 2022Aguilar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Cubs, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar is 3-for-15 with a solo home run through five games in August and will head to the bench for Sunday's series finale at Wrigley Field. Lewin Diaz will start at first base while Nick Fortes serves as the designated hitter.
Aug 4 2022Aguilar went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He got the Marlins on the board by taking Mike Minor deep in the fourth inning, and that was all the support Sandy Alcantara needed in a 3-0 shutout. Aguilar is up to 13 homers on the season, but he's slashing just .223/.267/.366 since the beginning of July and could begin to lose playing time to Lewin Diaz as Miami falls further out of the playoff picture.
Aug 1 2022Aguilar isn't in the lineup Monday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar started the last five games and went 3-for-19 with a homer, a double, four RBI, a walk and four strikeouts. Lewin Diaz will take over at first base and bat third Monday.
Jul 29 2022Aguilar went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and four RBI in Thursday's win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran slugger snapped a 14-game homer drought by taking Graham Ashcraft deep in the third inning for a two-run shot, before adding an RBI double and a sacrifice fly late as the Marlins rallied from a 5-3 deficit. Aguilar is slashing a mediocre .247/.283/.376 through 24 games in July with three of his 12 home runs on the season, but he remains a candidate to be traded at the deadline if a contender is looking for an affordable bench bat and 1B/DH option with some experience.
Jul 26 2022Aguilar is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Reds, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar will get a day off after he went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Monday, snapping his three-game hit streak. Newly promoted Lewin Diaz will take over at first base and bat fifth versus Cincinnati.
Jul 9 2022Aguilar went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in Saturday's extra-inning loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar came up big late in the game, swatting a solo homer to left field in the eighth inning to tie the score 3-3. The first baseman finished with his second three-hit performance of the campaign and first since May 4. Aguilar is slashing .253/.298/.417 overall this season with 11 homers, 36 RBI and one stolen base over 312 plate appearances.
Jul 6 2022Aguilar went 0-for-4 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The steal was the first in Aguilar's career in his 701st big-league game, and per Christina De Nicola of MLB.com, he came into Tuesday's contest as the active player with the most career plate appearances without a pilfer. The 32-year-old has now passed that crown to Omar Narvaez. Aguilar's last successful steal at any level came in the Venezuelan Winter League in 2014-15. "I was telling the umpire, 'You don't even have to call it,' " he said after the game. "It was easy safe. Plenty of time to get there." The first baseman hasn't been showing as much life at the plate lately, however, slashing .216/.231/.314 over his last 12 games with only one home run and a 0:12 BB:K.
Jul 3 2022Aguilar went 2-for-5 with a double and a two-run home run in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar sent Jon Berti home on a first-inning shot. It was Aguilar's 10th home run of the year and his first since June 14. The first baseman has at least one hit in three straight games and in 10 of his last 12, but he has also struck out twelve times during that span. His season slash line now sits at .254/.300/.419.
Jun 27 2022Aguilar will sit Monday against St. Louis, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar returned from the COVID-19 injured list last Tuesday and started six straight games, posting a .681 OPS. He'll rest Monday as Garrett Cooper handles first base and Jorge Soler serves as the designated hitter.
Jun 21 2022Aguilar (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list and will bat cleanup as the designated hitter Tuesday against the Rockies, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar has been unavailable since landing on the COVID-19 IL on Friday, but he'll rejoin the active roster, and the lineup, after missing only four games. The 31-year-old has a .241/.254/.483 slash line with three home runs, five doubles, 11 RBI and seven runs through 14 contests in June.
Jun 17 2022Aguilar is headed to the COVID-19 injured list Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar and Jesus Sanchez are dealing with "medical issues" that manager Don Mattingly "can't talk about", so the situation is pretty clear. Miami will announce the roster replacements closer to first pitch Friday. Garrett Cooper will likely play first base while other players rotate through the designated hitter spot.
Jun 11 2022Aguilar went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Friday's 7-4 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first baseman had gone yard only once in 21 games before breaking out Friday, slashing a sluggish .212/.247/.313 over that stretch. Aguilar's numbers are down slightly from 2021, but he's still batting .247 with eight homers and 26 RBI through 53 contests.
Jun 1 2022Aguilar isn't starting the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar will get a breather after he went 0-for-7 with three walks and a strikeout over the last three games. Garrett Cooper will start at first base while Bryan De La Cruz enters the lineup in left field.
May 29 2022Aguilar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old will get some rest as the Marlins wrap up their series in Atlanta with a day game, allowing Jorge Soler to receive a turn as the team's designated hitter while Garrett Cooper mans first base. Aguilar had started in each of Miami's last five games, going 4-for-20 with a home run, a double, two walks and two RBI over that stretch.
May 28 2022Aguilar went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 6-4 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Marlins got all their offense in the sixth inning against a fading Ian Anderson, with Aguilar supplying the second of a pair of two-run shots. The first baseman is enjoying a productive May, batting .292 (26-for-89) on the month with six doubles, five homers, eight runs and 14 RBI through 22 games.
May 21 2022Aguilar will sit Saturday against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This appears to be just a routine day off for Aguilar, who's started 35 of Miami's first 39 games. Garrett Cooper starts at first base, while Jorge Soler serves as the designated hitter.
May 13 2022Aguilar went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Friday's loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar tied the game at 1-1 with a homer to left center field off Corbin Burnes, but that would be all the scoring the Marlins would manage in the 2-1 defeat. Aguilar now has four homers this season to go along with a .266/.341/.404 slash line.
May 11 2022Aguilar is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll get a breather after hitting .308 with two home runs, eight RBI and three runs while starting in each of the Marlins' last nine games. With Aguilar out of the lineup, Garrett Cooper will cover first base while Jorge Soler handles designated-hitter duties.
May 7 2022Aguilar went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 3-2 loss to San Diego on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar provided Miami's only offense with his sixth inning shot off San Diego starter Yu Darvish, his second home run of May after hitting one in April. The 31-year-old has been hot over the last week, going 12-for-27 and raising his average from .203 to .279 in the process.
May 4 2022Aguilar went 3-for-5 with a solo homer run and a double during Wednesday's 8-7 loss to Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran slugger went back-to-back with Jon Berti during the seventh inning and finished just a triple short of the cycle. Aguilar had a slow start to the season but has come alive over the past two weeks, and he's hit especially well during his five-game hit streak, during which he's gone 10-for-19 with a home run, six RBI and three runs.
May 2 2022Aguilar went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Monday's 5-4 loss to Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar knocked a two-run single as part of Miami's four-run seventh inning but it wasn't enough to complete the comeback. After starting the year with a .190 average through 12 games, the 31-year-old has gone 9-for-27 (.333) with five RBI over his last eight contests.
May 1 2022Aguilar is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar started the past 15 games and will receive a day off after posting a 1.024 OPS in his last five contests. Garrett Cooper will step in at first base while Avisail Garcia rests his legs as the designated hitter in Sunday's series finale.
Apr 16 2022Aguilar went 1-for-2 with three RBI in Friday's 7-1 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An run-scoring single and a pair of sacrifice flies produced Aguilar's first RBI of the season. The veteran slugger has stumbled out of the gate, slashing .143/.167/.143 through six games while splitting time between first base and designated hitter, but Friday's performance might have been just what Aguilar needed to get going.
Apr 12 2022Aguilar will sit Tuesday against the Angels, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar and Garrett Cooper both started the first four games of the season, with one at first base and the other at designated hitter. Cooper will be the first baseman Tuesday, with Jorge Soler resting his legs as the designated hitter.
Apr 5 2022Aguilar and the Marlins agreed Tuesday on a one-year, $7.3 million contract to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The deal also contains a mutual option or $200,000 buyout for 2023 that escalates to $250,000 if Aguilar receives 550 plate appearances in 2022. Following a 2021 campaign in which he hit .261 with 22 home runs, 93 RBI and 49 runs in 131 games, Aguilar is expected to handle an everyday role for the Marlins once again in 2022. Manager Don Mattingly said earlier this spring that Aguilar is slated to split time between first base and designated hitter, with Garrett Cooper typically picking up starts at the other spot, according to Joe Frisaro of ManOnSecondBaseball.com.
Mar 27 2022Aguilar went 3-for-5 with a double and a three-run home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start as the designated hitter and batting fifth, Aguilar crushed a Steven Matz offering to straightaway center field in the first inning to kick off a big day at the plate. The 31-year-old slugger racked up 22 homers and 93 RBI over 131 games last season with a .788 OPS, and he figures to be a dependable middle-of-the-order presence for Miami while splitting his time between first base and DH.
Mar 16 2022Aguilar will split his playing time between first base and DH this season, Jordan McPherson of The Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran slugger was stuck at first base for most of 2021 without the DH available in the National League, and the end result was knee inflammation that shut him down in early September and eventually landed Aguilar on the 60-day IL. He's healthy to begin spring training, but rotating him between the two spots should save wear and tear on his knees as well as getting Garrett Cooper's bat into the lineup more often. Even with the early shutdown last year, Aguilar still launched 22 homers with 93 RBI in 131 games, and he'll be a key bat in the heart of the Marlins' order.
Oct 3 2021The Marlins transferred Aguilar (knee) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The transaction is a procedural move that clears a spot on the 40-man roster for pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder), who was activated from the 60-day IL in a corresponding move ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Phillies. Aguilar was shut down for the season in early September after experiencing left knee inflammation and later undergoing arthroscopic surgery. Aguilar should be fully healthy for spring training, and he'll likely be looking to land a one- or two-year deal in free agency this winter after he hit .261 with 22 home runs and 93 RBi in 505 plate appearances before being shut down for 2021.
Sep 28 2021Aguilar underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Monday, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar wasn't expected to be able to return this season, and the surgery confirms that fact. Whether or not he'll still be recovering at the start of spring training is not yet clear.
Sep 15 2021Aguilar (knee) is unlikely to return in 2021, Barry Jackson and Craig Mish of the Miami Herald report. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar was diagnosed with left knee inflammation when he was placed on the injured list Sept. 8, and he's seeking alternate opinions to get a better idea of the extent of his injury. Lewin Diaz has seen increased time at first base in his absence and should continue to serve as the primary option at the position if Aguilar is ultimately sidelined for the remainder of the year.
Sep 8 2021Aguilar was placed on the 10-day injured list with left knee inflammation Wednesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to a sore left knee, and the issue is serious enough to warrant a trip to the injured list. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but Joe Panik and Lewin Diaz should see playing time at first base in his absence.
Sep 7 2021Aguilar was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Mets due to left knee soreness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar was initially slated to return to the lineup after he was excluded from the starting nine Sunday, but he's dealing with a knee injury. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench, but Joe Panik will take over at first base and bat fifth.
Sep 5 2021Aguilar is not in the lineup Sunday against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar started the past three games and will head to the bench for Sunday's series finale. Joe Panik will cover first base in his absence versus Philadelphia.
Aug 31 2021Aguilar is on the bench for Tuesday night's game against the Mets, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar has been unremarkable in his last 10 games, hitting .194 with a double and three RBI. Lewin Diaz, recalled as the 27th man, is playing first base and batting fifth Tuesday night.
Aug 24 2021Aguilar is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jorge Alfaro will check into the lineup at first base while Aguilar takes a seat after a string of five consecutive starts. The 31-year-old Aguilar is batting .246 with seven home runs, 25 RBI and 18 runs in 34 games since the All-Star break.
Aug 19 2021Aguilar went 1-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored Wednesday in Miami's 11-9 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar's ninth-inning base hit plated Jazz Chisholm and Sandy Leon and gave him sole possession of the National League RBI lead (86). The 31-year-old first baseman has supplemented the RBI production with 22 home runs, 46 runs and .268 batting average, making him an exceptional value for those that invested in him on draft day.
Aug 17 2021Aguilar is out of the lineup Tuesday against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar started the past four contests and will head to the bench after going 5-for-14 with two homers, five RBI and four runs. Jorge Alfaro will start at first base while Alex Jackson works behind the plate.
Aug 15 2021Aguilar went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar poked two singles in Sunday's win before topping off his day with a two-run shot in the seventh inning to extend Miami's lead. The 31-year-old slugger is up to 22 homers with an .826 OPS through 440 plate appearances on the year. Since the start of August, he's gone 12-for-42 (.286) with four long balls and nine RBI.
Aug 14 2021Aguilar went 1-for-4 with a walk, a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Friday's 14-10 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The big blow for the first baseman was a two-run shot in the third inning off Rex Brothers. Aguilar is streaky, but he seems to be heating up, slashing .300/.400/.700 over his last eight games with three of his 21 homers on the season.
Aug 11 2021Aguilar isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Padres, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar will get a breather after he went 2-for-4 with a run in Tuesday's loss to San Diego. Joe Panik will start at first base and bat seventh in Wednesday's series finale.
Aug 8 2021Aguilar went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, a walk, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 13-8 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar drove in two runs with base knocks, including an RBI double in the fifth inning. He then clocked a 422-foot solo homer in the ninth. The veteran slugger was in a 3-for-20 skid in August before Sunday's big performance. He's slashing .266/.333/.481 with 40 extra-base hits this season.
Aug 5 2021Aguilar isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Mets, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar has been effective at the plate recently, as he's gone 3-for-7 with a home run, two doubles and two runs across his last two appearances. He'll get a breather while Joe Panik starts at first base and bats sixth.
Aug 4 2021Aguilar went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double Wednesday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar knotted the game at three with a leadoff home run in the sixth inning. It was his 19th homer of the season, and he also tallied his 19th double in the contest. Though he has only two home runs in his last 14 starts, Aguilar has managed four doubles, eight RBI and six runs scored in that span. Overall, Aguilar has maintained a .266/.330/.476 line across 408 plate appearances on the campaign.
Jul 31 2021Aguilar isn't starting Saturday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar is in the midst of a six-game hit streak in which he's gone 8-for-24 with a home run, two doubles, seven RBI, three runs and three walks. Lewin Diaz will take his place at first base and bat fourth.
Jul 28 2021Aguilar went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, three RBI and three runs scored in Wednesday's 8-7 loss to Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar opened the scoring with an RBI double in the first inning and added a two-run home run in the second. He scored his third run of the game after getting on base with a walk in the fourth. The first baseman has swatted 18 homers with 75 RBI and 34 runs scored while slashing .268/.332/.475 through 386 plate appearances.
Jul 25 2021Aguilar went 1-for-2 with two RBI and two walks in Saturday's win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar might have reached base three times in the game, but his biggest moment came in the seventh when he provided a two-run single that scored both Magneuris Sierra and Miguel Rojas. That would end up being the differential in the game. Aguilar has 71 RBI on the season and 20 of those have come in the current month.
Jul 18 2021Aguilar is not starting Sunday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's game that was concluded Sunday afternoon. Aguilar is now hitting .356 with five homers and 17 RBI since the start of July. Garrett Cooper will start at first base, with Jon Berti shifting to left field.
Jul 17 2021Aguilar went 3-for-3 with a home run and a four RBI in Friday's 7-0 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar was hitless in the first game of the day but came alive during the second game of the twin bill. He delivered a run-scoring single in the third and then sent out a three-run blast in the fourth to make it a 7-0 ballgame. The 31-year-old slugger has now hit homers and put up four RBI in two of his last three games. For the year he's slashing .273/.335/.480 with 16 homers, 66 RBI, 30 runs scored and a 29:61 BB:K over 343 plate appearances.
Jul 11 2021Aguilar went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Sunday's 7-4 win over Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first baseman got Miami on the board early with a three-run blast in the first inning. He added an RBI single in the fourth for his second four-RBI effort in his last five games. Aguilar is up to 15 home runs, 62 RBI and 29 runs scored while slashing a solid .268/.330/.470 through 336 plate appearances in an everyday role.
Jul 8 2021Aguilar went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and four RBI in Wednesday's 9-6 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After bringing home Jazz Chisholm in the third inning with a double, Aguilar played hero with a walkoff three-run blast in the ninth. Remarkably, it was the first of his 14 homers this season to come at home. The 31-year-old has seen his playing time dwindle a bit recently with Garrett Cooper healthy and raking, but Aguilar is still in the lineup most nights and is slashing .288/.333/.477 over 31 games since the beginning of June.
Jul 5 2021Aguilar isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar will get a breather after he went 3-for-5 with a homer, two RBI and two runs in Sunday's loss to Atlanta. Garrett Cooper will take over at first base and bat third.
Jul 4 2021Aguilar went 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two total runs scored in Sunday's 8-7 extra-inning loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The first baseman smacked his 13th homer of the year in the ninth inning to give Miami a 7-3 lead, but Atlanta rallied to tie the game. Aguilar continues to produce reliably with a .266/.327/.460 slash line, 53 RBI and 27 runs scored through 309 plate appearances. The homer was his first since June 6.
Jun 30 2021Aguilar is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Garrett Cooper will pick up a start at first base in place of Aguilar, who will wrap up June with a .270/.313/.427 slash line if he isn't used off the bench Wednesday. Aguilar was in the lineup for each of the previous three games and still appears to be the Marlins' unquestioned top option at first base.
Jun 25 2021Aguilar is out of the lineup Friday against the Nationals, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar started the past six games and will head to the bench after going 3-for-23 with two walks and an RBI. Garrett Cooper (back) was activated from the injured list and will start at first base, batting third.
Jun 16 2021Aguilar isn't starting Wednesday against the Cardinals, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar has reached base safely in each of the last 11 games. He's hit .400 with two home runs, three doubles, nine RBI and three runs during his recent hot streak, but Lewin Diaz will take over at first base and bat fifth in Wednesday's series finale.
Jun 9 2021Aguilar went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar extended his hitting streak to four games and has recorded three multi-hit efforts in that span. He's also recorded two homers, six RBI and three runs scored during that four-game stretch. The slugging first baseman is hitting an impressive -- and likely unsustainable -- .355 through his first 31 at-bats in June, and that's a big step in the right direction after he slashed just .217/.247/.402 across 95 plate appearances in May.
Jun 6 2021Aguilar went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a sacrifice fly in Sunday's 3-1 win over Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar tied the game at 1-1 with his solo shot in the second inning. The first baseman added a sacrifice fly for the game's final run in the sixth. After a recent cold spell, Aguilar has gone 8-for-23 (.348) with three home runs, six RBI and four runs scored through the first six games of June.
Jun 4 2021Aguilar is not in the lineup Friday at Pittsburgh, Joe Frisaro of ManOnSecondBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar started the past five games and will receive a day to reset after going 3-for-21 with a home run, three RBI and seven strikeouts during that stretch. Garrett Cooper will start at first base and bat third Friday.
Jun 3 2021Aguilar went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His third-inning shot off Alek Manoah gave the Marlins a 4-1 lead, although the win slipped through the team's fingers in the ninth. Aguilar hadn't gone yard in 17 straight games coming into Wednesday, slashing just .183/.194/.217 over that stretch, and on the season the veteran slugger is batting .253 with 10 homers and 39 RBI through 53 contests.
May 24 2021Aguilar went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Monday's 9-6 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar plated a run in the third inning on a double to left field, and he drove in another in the seventh on a single. The first baseman has been slumping of late, going just 2-for-31 over his last nine games entering the night, so a multi-hit game is a welcome sight. Aguilar is hitting .261 with nine homers and 35 RBI through 46 games in 2021.
May 21 2021Aguilar is out of the lineup Friday against the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar is 1-for-22 over his past six games and will take a seat for Friday's contest. Garrett Cooper will start at first base for Miami in the series opener.
May 16 2021Aguilar is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar will head to the bench Sunday in what's become a regular day off over the past couple weeks. Garrett Cooper will cover first base for the Marlins in the series finale.
May 13 2021Aguilar went 3-for-5 with a double, run and RBI in Thursday's 5-1 win over Arizona on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar doubled in the first and singled in the third and seventh, the latter of which started a three-run inning. The first baseman now has an extra-base hit in four straight games and is rolling with a .303/.385/.590 slash line.
May 11 2021Aguilar went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and a pair of doubles in Tuesday's loss to Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar got to Madison Bumgarner for a pair of doubles, accounting for two of the four hits the veteran pitcher gave up in the contest. The big first baseman then took reliever Kevin Ginkel deep in the eighth inning to pull Miami within three runs. Aguilar now has eight home runs in 34 games this season, matching his mark over 51 contests in 2020. He is also batting a steady .283 and has brought his strikeout rate down around the 16 percent mark.
May 9 2021Aguilar is not in the lineup Sunday against the Brewers, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar is 2-for-15 with a double, an RBI and six strikeouts over the past four games, and he'll receive the day off Sunday. Garrett Cooper will take over at first base in the series finale versus Milwaukee.
May 2 2021Aguilar is not in the lineup Sunday against the Nationals, Joe Frisaro of ManOnSecondBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar is riding an eight-game hit streak and has six homers and 12 RBI during that stretch, but he'll take a seat Sunday after starting the past 13 contests at first base. Garrett Cooper will move to first base while Lewis Brinson starts in right field in the series finale for Miami.
Apr 28 2021Aguilar went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and two walks during Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old now has five homers over the past six games, going 7-for-22 with three walks, 11 RBI and seven runs scored. Aguilar has a .295/.383/.538 slash line with five home runs, four doubles, 22 RBI, 12 runs and a 13:13 BB:K through 23 games this season.
Apr 26 2021Aguilar went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar finally got the Marlins on the scoreboard in the eighth inning with a two-run blast to left to cut the Giants' lead in half. It was the 31-year-old's third straight contest with a home run after he had not hit a long ball in his first 17 games. Aguilar has been one of the Marlins' better hitters to begin the year, as he's slashing .284/.375/.853 and is tied for fourth in baseball with 17 RBI to go along with eight runs scored and a 11:10 BB:K.
Apr 25 2021Aguilar went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a victory over the Giants on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar's second blast in as many games was a big one, as his two-run shot in the ninth inning broke a 1-1 tie and sent Miami to its ninth win of the season. After starting the season without a homer through 17 contests, the first baseman has now gone deep in each of his past two games. He leads Miami with 15 RBI on the campaign.
Apr 24 2021Aguilar went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar's only hit of the night came at the very end of the game, when he took Jake McGee yard for a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth to cut the Giants' lead in half. Despite hitting the long ball, Aguilar has lost his feel at the plate a bit recently with just two hits in his last 16 at-bats. Good things have happened when he makes contact, however, as he still has managed to record five RBI over that span.
Apr 21 2021Aguilar went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, two RBI and a run during Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old started the scoring with a two-run double during the fifth inning, and he came around to score himself on a single from Adam Duvall. Aguilar is still looking for his first home run of the season, but he otherwise has a .296/.385/.370 slash line with four doubles, 11 RBI, five runs and a 9:7 BB:K through 16 games.
Apr 16 2021Aguilar will not start Friday against the Giants, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The playing-time split between Aguilar and Garrett Cooper at first base wasn't entirely clear heading into the season. Including Friday's game, Aguilar has now been in the lineup 10 times compared to nine for Cooper, with six of Cooper's starts coming in right field.
Apr 14 2021Aguilar went 2-for-4 with two walks and a run scored in Tuesday's 14-8 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar didn't contribute much to the 14-run thrashing of Atlanta on Tuesday, but he did continue his red-hot start to the season, as he upped his slash line to .345/.444/.379 with four RBI and three runs scored. The 30-year-old has been having incredible success so far at the plate but has lacked some of the power he's been known to have in recent years.
Apr 12 2021Aguilar isn't starting Monday's game against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar has reached base safely in each of the first nine games of the season and has gone 8-for-25 with a double, four RBI, two runs and four walks during that time. However, he'll get a breather Monday while Garrett Cooper starts at first base, batting third.
Apr 2 2021Aguilar went 2-for-4 in Thursday's 1-0 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Marlins only managed three hits in total off Tyler Glasnow and the Tampa bullpen, and Aguilar was the one Miami player who managed to get anything going. The veteran slugger will cede some starts to Garrett Cooper, but Aguilar should see the bulk of the playing time at first base after posting a solid .277/.352/.457 slash line in 2020.
Mar 29 2021Aguilar has gone 14-for-40 (.350) in Grapefruit League play with two doubles, two home runs and a stellar 6:1 BB:K. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran first baseman has been absolutely locked in this spring, and while Garrett Cooper (.425/.452/.700) has also been raking, Aguilar remains set to begin the season as the Marlins' first baseman, with Cooper coming off the bench to play the outfield corners as well as 1B. The duo will cut into each other's playing time without a DH available in the National League, but Aguilar should still deliver useful fantasy numbers in deeper mixed and NL-only formats.
Feb 23 2021Aguilar is expected to split time at first base with Garrett Cooper to begin the season, Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "In general, we feel like we are going to get both of those guys a lot of at-bats with a combination of first base and outfield," manager Don Mattingly said Monday. "Days off for different guys. We want both of these guys in the lineup as much as possible." Aguilar rebounded from a disappointing 2019 to post a .277/.352/.457 slash line in 51 games last season, but Cooper was very productive with his opportunities as well. As a result, it might take a trade, or the last-minute re-introduction of the DH to the National League, for either one to see anything close to a full-time role, even before considering the potential presence of prospect Lewin Diaz in the mix.
Dec 2 2020Aguilar agreed to a one-year, $4.35 million contract with the Marlins on Wednesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Marlins continue to make legitimate win-now moves. This contract will look much more palatable if the designated hitter remains in the National League in 2021. The 30-year-old first baseman rebounded nicely after a down 2019, hitting .277/.352/.457 with eight home runs in 51 games. His 18.5 percent strikeout rate was particularly impressive, relative to his 24.8 percent career mark. He should open the year with a regular spot in the middle of Miami's lineup.
Oct 1 2020Aguilar went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in the first game of the Wild Card Round against the Cubs on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Corey Dickerson put the Marlins ahead with a three-run shot with two outs in the top of the seventh, and Aguilar followed two batters later, adding a pair of insurance runs. He'll bat third again in Game 2 on Thursday as the Marlins look to clinch the three-game series.
Sep 26 2020Aguilar isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar will get a breather after recording one RBI and one run in Friday's win against New York. Garrett Cooper will take over as the first baseman Saturday.
Sep 24 2020Aguilar went 2-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's 4-2 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His seventh-inning shot accounted for the Marlins' final run on the evening. Aguilar has gone yard in back-to-back games, extending his hitting streak to five games in the process, and he's hitting .287 with eight homers and 33 RBI through 49 contests on the season.
Sep 13 2020Aguilar is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader versus Philadelphia, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two additional runs scored Saturday, but he'll take a seat for the first game Sunday. Garrett Cooper will start at first base while Matt Joyce serves as the designated hitter.
Sep 11 2020Aguilar isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar will retreat to the bench after going hitless in three at-bats during the first game Friday. Garrett Cooper will shift to first base with Matt Joyce starting as the designated hitter.
Sep 10 2020Aguilar went 3-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored Wednesday as the Marlins fell to the Braves, 29-9. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar doubled off the right-field wall in the fourth to score Miguel Rojas and later crossed home plate in the seventh after leading off the inning with a single. The 30-year-old has reached safely in all seven games since September began, slashing .333/.455/.973 with a home run and four RBI during that span.
Sep 7 2020Aguilar went 1-for-3 with two walks, an RBI and a run scored Monday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar contributed an RBI single in the fourth inning, putting the Marlins up 4-3. After missing several contests in late August, Aguilar is in the midst of a four-game hitting streak, and has collected at least one knock in five of his last six starts. Overall, he's hitting .273/.336/.455 with five home runs, 16 runs scored and 23 RBI across 125 plate appearances.
Sep 5 2020Aguilar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in Friday's loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Back stiffness sidelined Aguilar for several days recently and he had gone 15 games in total without a long ball, so the home run was especially good to see. Aguilar hit .300 with five homers in his first 11 games of the season. If the back issues are indeed behind him, Aguilar could be primed for another hot stretch.
Sep 2 2020Aguilar (back) will return to the lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays, batting cleanup and serving as the designated hitter, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A stiff back has kept Aguilar on the shelf for a full week. He's evidently ready to hit now, if not yet ready to take the field. He hit a decent .280/.314/.462 in 102 plate appearances before suffering the injury.
Sep 1 2020Aguilar (back) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He didn't travel to New York for Monday's game but was hoping to overcome his back issues in time for this home series against Toronto. It turns out he will need at least one more day to get right. Lewin Diaz will get another start at first base while Garrett Cooper gets the nod at designated hitter.
Aug 30 2020Aguilar (back) won't travel to New York for Monday's game against the Mets, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Marlins will be on the road for only one day for the makeup game, and manager Don Mattingly hopes Aguilar will be able to retake the field Tuesday versus the Blue Jays. The veteran slugger hasn't played since Wednesday while battling a stiff back.
Aug 29 2020Manager Don Mattingly said prior to Saturday's game against the Rays that Aguilar was held out of the lineup due to a bout with back stiffness, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The injury will keep Aguilar on the bench for the second straight game, but Mattingly suggested the 30-year-old is being viewed as day-to-day at this stage rather than a candidate for the 10-day injured list. Lewin Diaz picked up the start at first base in Aguilar's stead.
Aug 28 2020Aguilar is out of the lineup Friday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old went 1-for-7 with one RBI in the past two games and will take a seat Friday against lefty Ryan Yarbrough. Garrett Cooper was activated from the injured list Friday, and he figures to join the mix at first base and designated hitter with Lewin Diaz and Aguilar.
Aug 25 2020Aguilar is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar has reverted back to his 2018 form so far this season, hitting .289/.323/.511 with five home runs and a very impressive 17.2 percent strikeout rate through 90 at-bats. Lewin Diaz will start at first base while Matt Joyce gets the nod at designated hitter in the matinee.
Aug 24 2020Aguilar went 3-for-5 with a double, three RBI, a walk and a run scored in Monday's 11-8 victory over Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar picked up an RBI the easy way in the third by drawing a walk with the bases loaded, and he plated two in the fourth on a double to center. The 30-year-old first baseman has a hit in five of his last six contests, collecting three extra-base hits and four RBI over that stretch
Aug 22 2020Aguilar is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar went 1-for-4 with a run scored during the matinee and will take a seat for the nightcap. Logan Forsythe will start at first base for Miami in Game 2.
Aug 15 2020Aguilar went 1-for-4 with three RBI in an 8-2 victory over the Braves on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite having just one hit on the day, Aguilar was able to make the most of his at-bats, resulting in his third multi-RBI performance over his last four games. He drove home Jon Berti on a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning and then plated two more the following inning on an infield hit to the shortstop. The 30-year-old is slashing .393/.406/.571 over his last 28 at-bats and is clearly seeing the ball a lot better, as he is striking out only 10.7 percent of the time this season, a huge improvement from years past.
Aug 12 2020Aguilar went 3-for-6 with four RBI on Wednesday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar came through with a pair of two-RBI singles, playing a big role in the team's 14-run offensive effort. After a down 2019 season, Aguilar has been incredibly productive early on, hitting .311/.353/.622 across 51 plate appearances while also racking up four home runs, seven runs scored and 12 RBI.
Aug 5 2020Aguilar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Remarkably given the circumstances of the 2020 season, and the Marlins' schedule in particular, Aguilar is now the third player in franchise history to homer three times in the club's first four games. Despite the power display, the 30-year-old is only hitting .250 (4-for-16) to begin the year, but he'll continue to fill a prominent role in the heart of the Miami order.
Jul 28 2020Aguilar and the rest of the Marlins won't play for at least a week due to the team's COVID-19 outbreak, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rest of the Marlins' games this week have been postponed after roughly half of the team's active roster tested positive for the virus. It's not clear whether or not Aguilar is part of that group, but the earliest he'll be taking the field is next Tuesday against the Phillies.
Jul 26 2020Aguilar went 2-for-3 with two walks, a home run, one RBI and two runs scored Sunday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar reached base four times Sunday to help power the Marlins to an 11-run offensive performance. His most notable contribution came in the second inning when he took Vince Velasquez yard for his second homer of the season. After a disappointing 2019, Aguilar's hot start to the campaign is a hopeful sign for a bounceback in his power production.
Jul 24 2020Aguilar went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in the Marlins' 5-2 win over the Phillies on Opening Day. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aaron Nola and Sandy Alcantara were tied 1-1 in the sixth inning before Aguilar created some separation with his first long ball as a Marlin. Back in March, there was talk that Aguilar would likely hit cleanup for the team, but he hit second in the opener between Jonathan Villar and Corey Dickerson.
Mar 6 2020Aguilar has consistently hit fourth in the Marlins' early spring contests, a likely indication of the regular-season batting order, Jordan McPherson of The Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll following Jonathan Villar, Brian Anderson and Corey Dickerson in the order. After erupting for 35 homers and 108 RBI in 2018, Aguilar took a massive step backwards last year, but the Marlins are hoping he can regain something close to his prior form from the cleanup spot.
Feb 19 2020Aguilar will make $2.575 million this season after winning his arbitration case, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar was claimed off waivers by the Marlins in December and appears to be lined up to play a significant role at first base this season. He'll have to hit far better than he did last season if that's to happen, however, as his .236/.325/.389 line in 369 games for the Brewers and Rays last season isn't nearly good enough for the position.
Dec 2 2019Aguilar was claimed off waivers by the Marlins on Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Marlins have some middling in-house options at first base in Garrett Cooper and prospect Lewin Diaz, who could debut late this summer, but Aguilar will enter camp with a solid chance to make the Opening Day roster, especially since Cooper is capable of playing the outfield. The 29-year-old first baseman hit 35 home runs with a 135 wRC+ in 2018, but regressed last season, slashing .236/.325/.389 with 12 home runs in 369 plate appearances. Cooper and Aguilar are both right-handed, but Cooper has reverse splits for his career (117 wRC+ against righties, 85 wRC+ against lefties), so perhaps they could form a platoon if Aguilar does not win the job outright.
Nov 27 2019The Rays designated Aguilar for assignment Wednesday, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar failed to follow up his breakout 2018 campaign, hitting just .236/.325/.389 with 12 homers in 131 games with the Brewers and Rays last season. He'll make way on the 40-man roster for Brian O'Grady, who was acquired in a trade with the Reds in a corresponding move.
Oct 4 2019Aguilar is not on the Rays' ALDS roster. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar was serviceable but not particularly great in 37 games for the Rays, hitting .261/.336/.424. With Yandy Diaz now back from his foot injury, Aguilar is no longer needed as a defensively limited right-handed bat.
Sep 18 2019Aguilar hit a two-run homer in his only at-bat in Tuesday's loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar came on as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning and drilled a two-run shot to right center field. The 29-year-old has played sparingly in September, notching only five starts and being lifted for a pinch hitter in three of those games. After a breakout 2018 season in which Aguilar hit 35 homers and racked up 108 RBI for Milwaukee, he has regressed drastically in 2019, compiling only 12 long balls and driving in 48 runs.
Sep 13 2019Aguilar went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and another RBI in Friday's victory over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aguilar was the third Tampa Bay batter to take Andrew Heaney deep in the third inning, this time with a 408-foot solo shot. The 29-year-old now has 11 home runs on the season while slashing a solid .282/.356/.436 across 27 games since getting traded to the Rays.
Aug 30 2019Aguilar went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run Friday against the Indians.
Aug 25 2019Aguilar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Aug 24 2019Aguilar went 2-for-3 with two doubles, a walk and a run in a win over the Orioles on Friday.
Aug 13 2019Aguilar went 2-for-5 with a run-scoring fielder's choice, an RBI single, a walk and two runs in a win over the Padres on Monday.
Aug 12 2019Aguilar, who went 2-for-3 in a win over the Mariners on Sunday, is hitting .385 (10-for-26) with one home run, three RBI, three walks and five runs since joining
Aug 7 2019Aguilar is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.
Aug 5 2019Aguilar went 2-for-4 with a run-scoring sacrifice fly, a solo home run and two runs scored overall in a win over the Marlins on Sunday.
Jul 31 2019Aguilar, who was acquired in a trade with the Brewers on Wednesday, is expected to get consistent playing time against left-handed pitching while primarily alternating
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Jul 24 2018Aguilar (hamstring) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Nationals.Aguilar missed a pair of games with a hamstring issue, but the injury was evidently not a serious one as he's now back in the lineup. He'll bat cleanup and play first base.
Jul 23 2018Aguilar remains out of the lineup Monday against the Nationals.Aguilar suffering hamstring cramps during Saturday's game against the Dodgers and sat out Sunday. He'll miss his second straight start, though there has been no indication that a trip to the disabled list is imminent. Ryan Braun will get the start at first base.
Jul 22 2018Aguilar is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers after experiencing cramping in his hamstrings during the Brewers' 4-2 victory Saturday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.It sounds like the Brewers are just acting cautiously with Aguilar, who was in the starting lineup for the first two games of the series after taking part in the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game over the break. He'll be given a day to rest with the hope it resolves the cramping issue and allows him to return to the lineup Monday against the Nationals at optimal health. Ryan Braun will man first base in the series with Aguilar on the bench.
Jul 14 2018Aguilar went 1-for-4 with a two-RBI single Saturday during the Brewers' loss to the Pirates in the second game of a doubleheader.Aguilar got a breather for the first game but was active for the second contest. He made things interesting with a soft two-run single in the ninth, plating his 69th and 70th runs of the first half. The winner of the National League's All-Star final vote boasts a .300/.370/.626 with 24 homers and 48 runs scored to go with that hefty RBI count during his breakout season.
Jul 14 2018Aguilar is not in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates.Travis Shaw will jump across the diamond to man first base, opening up third base for Hernan Perez. Aguilar will almost certainly be back in there for the nightcap against right-hander Clay Holmes. The 28-year-old Aguilar won the Final Vote in the NL and is now an All-Star after being on the roster bubble in spring training.
Jul 12 2018Aguilar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Thursday's loss to the Pirates.Aguilar simply can't be stopped right now. He has five long balls in his last seven games and 15 since the start of June, raising his OPS from .901 to 1.019 during that span. The 28-year-old slugger recently won the NL All-Star Final Vote and he continues to show why.
Jul 11 2018Aguilar went 3-for-5 with two doubles and three RBI in Wednesday's 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Marlins.His two-run two-bagger in the eighth inning sent the game into extras, but the Brewers couldn't complete the comeback. Aguilar, who is headed for his first All-Star Game appearance, now boasts a .307/.375/.638 slash line on the season.
Jul 8 2018Aguilar went 2-for-4 with two home runs, four RBI and three runs scored Sunday against the Braves.Aguilar went deep in consecutive innings to record his 21st and 22nd home runs of the season. He is now tied with Nolan Arenado as the National League home run leader, though he has 76 fewer at-bats. Playing time should no longer be an issue for Aguilar, as the Brewers will want to keep his impressive .306/.368/.633 line in the lineup regularly.
Jul 6 2018Aguiler went 3-for-4 with a double and a three-run home run in Friday's 5-4 win over the Braves.His third-inning blast off Mike Foltynewicz was the 20th of the season for Aguilar and 11th since the beginning of June. The 28-year-old now boasts a .307/.365/.618 slash line on the year as he continues to stake a strong claim on full-time duty at first base for the Brewers.
Jul 1 2018Aguilar is out of the lineup Sunday against the Reds.Aguilar has started nine of the last 10 games at first base, but head to the bench for a well-deserved day off. Eric Thames will get the nod at first base in his stead.
Jun 28 2018Aguilar went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run Thursday against the Reds.Aguillar turned on a high fastball from Anthony DeSclafani in the third inning for his 19th home run of the season. He has now homered in three consecutive games and has eight longballs in his past eight starts. Although the Brewers' lineup remains crowded, Aguilar has started 19 of the team's 23 games in June, often batting in the middle of the lineup. He is among the hottest hitters in the majors and is an asset in every category but stolen bases.
Jun 27 2018Aguilar went 1-for-2 with two walks and a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Royals.His sixth-inning shot off Danny Duffy put the first run of the game on the board, giving Aguilar 18 homers on the year as he continues to pad his new career high. The 27-year-old has been on a tear in June, smacking nine home runs with 22 RBI and a .300 batting average (21-for-70) over 20 games, and not even the return of Eric Thames has been able to dislodge Aguilar from the starting lineup most days.
Jun 27 2018Aguilar went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Royals.Aguilar launched his 17th homer of the year off starter Jake Junis in the third inning of Tuesday's contest. Aguilar is now hitting .302/.361/.615 on the season, and his 51 RBI trail only Atlanta's Freddie Freeman (54) among MLB first basemen. The 27-year-old hit .265 with 16 homers and 52 RBI in 133 games last year for Milwaukee, and he's eclipsing those numbers so far this season.
Jun 23 2018Aguiar went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Friday's win over the Cardinals.Aguilar broke up starter Jack Flaherty's no-hitter in the seventh with a solo home run and then smashed an opposite-field walkoff homer off Budd Norris in the ninth. It was Aguilar's second multi-homer game this year, and he now has 16 home runs and 49 RBI to go along with a .305 batting average. The 27-year-old's .609 slugging percentage tops all MLB first basemen, yet he has considerably fewer at-bats than others at the position who've played more frequently.
Jun 21 2018Aguilar went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored Thursday against the Cardinals.Aguilar benefited from a defensive miscue by Marcell Ozuna in the first inning, when Ozuna misjudged a deep flyball and allowed it to fall in for a double. It was Aguilar's 12th two-bagger of the season and brought his RBI total up to 47. He has made the case for continued playing time amid a crowded lineup by going 9-for-21 with three home runs, 10 RBI and four runs scored since Eric Thames (thumb) returned from the disabled list.
Jun 19 2018Aguilar went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a homer and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Pirates.Aguilar provided all of the Brewers' offense Tuesday, muscling a two-run homer off of Jameson Taillon in the first inning and ripping an RBI double in his next at-bat in the third. The first baseman is now slashing a superb .298/.363/.580 with 14 homers and 45 RBI on the year. He has started four of the seven games since fellow first baseman Eric Thames returned from the disabled list on June 12.
Jun 17 2018Aguilar went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and a pair of RBI in Sunday's 10-9 loss to Philadelphia.Aguilar has been a pleasant surprise for Milwaukee and fantasy owners this season, racking up 13 long balls and 42 RBI with a terrific .917 OPS in 184 at-bats this season. With both Eric Thames and Ryan Braun healthy, the Brewers will need to get creative with how they deploy their lineups, but Aguilar has done enough to warrant regular playing time.
Jun 9 2018Aguilar went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs and three RBI in Saturday's win over the Phillies.Aguilar started the scoring Saturday with a two-run home run in the first inning, and now has five RBI in the last two games. The 27-year-old's consistency has dropped a bit after his stellar start to the season but still carries a .297/.368/.558 slash line with 11 home runs in 165 at-bats. Eric Thames (thumb) is currently on rehab assignment at Triple-A Colorado Springs and is nearing a return from the disabled list, which will likely result is some type of a platoon situation at first base for the Brewers.
Jun 8 2018Aguilar went 1-for-4 with a double, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Fridays 12-4 win over the Phillies.Aguilar came through in the fourth inning with a two-RBI double to give Milwaukee an eight-run lead. He's hitting .294 with 10 home runs and 34 RBI along with a .905 OPS through 55 games. Aguilar will continue to be Milwaukee's primary first baseman until Eric Thames (thumb) is reinstated from the 10-day disabled list, at which point they'll likely split time.
Jun 2 2018Aguilar went 3-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Saturday's 5-0 win over the White Sox.Aguilar was mired in a 1-for-17 slump prior to Saturday's game, and responded with his sixth three-hit game of the year. The 27-year-old has a .310/.381/.572 slash line with 10 home runs and 32 RBI in 145 at-bats as he continues his stellar season.
May 27 2018Aguilar went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI and two runs scored Sunday against the Mets.Aguilar blasted a three-run home run off Zack Wheeler in the third inning, his ninth of the season. He has now homered in consecutive games, which comes after he homered in three consecutive games one week ago. Given his recent performance it's hard to imagine how the Brewers will be able to force him out of the lineup, even when Eric Thames (thumb) is ready to return from the disabled list.
May 26 2018Aguilar went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored Saturday against the Mets.Aguilar's solo home run in the third inning was his eighth of the season and fifth in eight games. He also added a two-RBI single in the seventh inning to contribute to the Brewers' big offensive showing Saturday. Despite Ryan Braun returning to the lineup, Aguilar has kept everyday playing time and has continued to swing a hot bat, making him a viable option in all league formats in the short-term.
May 24 2018Brewers manager Craig Counsell suggested after Wednesday's win over the Diamondbacks that Aguilar would continue to serve as the team's primary first baseman and No. 3 hitter following Ryan Braun's (back) reinstatement from the 10-day disabled list, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. "He's earned playing time, yeah. He's going to be in there," Counsell said of Aguilar. "Where the guys hit, you guys know I don't think that's the most vital thing. But he's certainly going to be in the middle of the lineup."Aguilar has started nine of the Brewers' last 10 games, batting .289 with five home runs, 12 RBI and eight runs over that stretch. It's likely that Aguilar will cede a few starts to Braun here and there against tough right-handers, but the 27-year-old should otherwise be locked into a regular role so long as his bat continues to play well. Fantasy owners who had been fretting how Braun's return might impact Milwaukee's lineups are best served holding on to Aguilar for now.
May 23 2018Aguilar went 2-for-5 with three RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 9-2 win over the Diamondbacks.Aguilar put the Brewers up 1-0 with an RBI single in the first inning and helped the team reclaim the lead with a two-RBI single in the fourth frame. The first baseman is now hitting an impressive .288/.355/.606 with six homers and 15 RBI across 18 games this month. While Aguilar will likely lose out on some occasional starts with Ryan Braun is back from the disabled list, his bat is proving it deserves to be in the lineup regularly.
May 22 2018Aguilar is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.Aguilar sits in favor of Ji-Man Choi after starting each of the Brewers' last 12 games. He's done all he can to take advantage of the absences of Eric Thames (thumb) and Ryan Braun (back), posting a .321/.382/.585 line with seven homers in 123 plate appearances.
May 20 2018Aguilar went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Sunday against the Twins.Aguilar capped off an impressive weekend series by blasting his fourth home run in three games. He has put together a strong month of May -- shortly after he began getting regular at-bats -- as he has recorded a hit in 12 of his 14 starts in the month and has six home runs, 12 RBI and 12 runs scored in that span.
May 18 2018Aguilar homered twice, scored three runs and drove in three in a 3-for-4 game with a walk Friday against the Twins.Aguilar was scuffling a bit heading into Friday's game, as he was just 4-for-22 with nine strikeouts in his last five games. He exploded in a big way Friday with his first multi-hit game since May 2 against Cincinnati and his first multi-homer game of the season. Aguilar's line is up to an eye-popping .326/.396/.558. Expect him to be the major playing time beneficiary in Ryan Braun's absence. He now has a whopping 21 home runs in just 374 at-bats as a Brewer, so he could be a major source of power with consistent playing time.
May 14 2018Aguilar went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Sunday's victory over the Rockies.Aguilar was back at first base Sunday after making his first career start at third base the day before, and the three RBI he tallied on his big fly matched his total from his previous 11 games. Aguilar has started nine of the 11 games the Brewers have played this month, and is hitting .333/.409/.526 for the season. As long as his averages remain anywhere close to those, he is going to continue playing frequently.
May 8 2018Aguilar is out of the lineup for the second straight game Tuesday against Cleveland.Aguilar has split time with Ryan Braun at first base since Eric Thames went down with a thumb injury. He's hitting an excellent .350/.406/.517 through 69 plate appearances. Braun will get the nod at first Tuesday.
May 6 2018Aguilar is out of the lineup Sunday against the Pirates.Aguilar has made four consecutive starts at first base, getting extra playing time while Ryan Braun was nursing a calf injury. He's had three base hits, including one home run, over that span, but will give way to Braun at first for the series finale.
Apr 30 2018Aguilar is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds, Reds broadcaster Jim Day reports.Aguilar will head to the bench for Monday's series opener against the Reds after going 0-for-2 with a walk Sunday. This is the second time since Eric Thames (thumb) laded on the DL that Aguilar has opened on the bench against a southpaw, with manager Craig Counsell once again giving Domingo Santana a start in right field while pushing Ryan Braun to first base. Still, he figures to see a good amount of starts until Thames is healthy so long as continues to see the ball well.
Apr 28 2018Aguilar is out of Saturday's lineup against the Cubs.This is a bit of a surprise, considering southpaw Jose Quintana is on the hill for the Cubs, but the Brewers are opting to give Domingo Santana the nod in right field, which pushes Ryan Braun to first base. Aguilar should start roughly half of the Brewers games while Eric Thames (thumb) is sidelined for up to two months, which makes him an appealing add in deeper formats.
Apr 26 2018Aguilar is not in the lineup against the Cubs on Thursday.Aguilar will retreat to the bench in favor of Ryan Braun, who will be making his first start at first base since the second game of the season. Looking ahead, expect Aguilar to see a decent amount of time at first base with Eric Thames (thumb) sidelined for an extended period of time, though manager Craig Counsell said that he's expected to share time with Braun for the time being, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com.
Apr 25 2018Aguilar is expected to be the Brewers' primary first baseman while Eric Thames (thumb) is sidelined, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.Aguilar is off to an outstanding start at the plate this season, producing a .429/.487/.629 slash line in his first 35 at-bats. Things now get even better, as he's expected to play every day with Thames expected to miss at least six weeks. His absurd .483 BABIP suggests some regression will take place when he plays regularly, but his low 12.8 percent strikeout rate is a sign that Aguilar has turned a page this season and could be worth owning in most leagues now that he's got a clear path to playing time.
Apr 20 2018Aguilar went 3-for-5 with two doubles, three RBI and three runs scored in Thursday's victory over the Marlins.Aguilar is tearing the cover off the ball early this season, posting a .414/.485/.552 slash line over 15 games. That type of showing would typically earn a player more at-bats, but that will be difficult for Aguilar, as both Eric Thames and Ryan Braun are ahead of him on the depth chart at first base. Aguilar would have a chance to see more playing time if Braun's sore calf continues to be a problem and/or Domingo Santana's slow start is extended -- assuming Braun would see more outfield time in that scenario -- but even then, Aguilar would be on the short side of a first-base platoon with Thames, so it's unlikely he will play regularly enough at any point to be a factor in many season-long fantasy formats. Those playing in daily formats should feel free to make note of his career .856 OPS against left-handers, though.
Apr 16 2018Aguilar will start at first base Monday against the Reds.With the Brewers' top two first base options, Eric Thames (groin) and Ryan Braun (back), slowed by injuries, Aguilar will start against an opposing right-hander for the first time this season. Aguilar, who is 8-for-19 (.421) so far this season -- 4-for-11 (.364) against righties -- will hit fifth against Reds starter Luis Castillo.
Apr 8 2018Aguilar will play first base and bat cleanup Sunday against the Cubs.After spending much of last season in the small side of a platoon at first base with Eric Thames, Aguilar has mostly forfeited that role to Ryan Braun this season. However, with Christian Yelich (oblique) landing on the disabled list Sunday, the Brewers no longer have much of a logjam in the outfield, allowing Braun to play there more regularly and opening the first-base platoon role back up for Aguilar. Considering Aguilar scorched lefties to the tune of a .301/.365/.524 batting line last season, he makes for an intriguing punt-play option in Sunday DFS contests with southpaw Jose Quintana on the bump for the Cubs.
Mar 28 2018Aguilar has made the Brewers' Opening Day roster.Aguilar hit a respectable .265/.331/.505 with 16 homers across 311 plate appearances while working as the Brewers' backup first baseman in 2017, but with a more crowded roster this season, it's unclear how the Brewers plan to utilize him. Ryan Braun is expected to start at first base against southpaws, leaving Aguilar to serve primarily as a bench bat while picking up occasional starts. There's still a possibility he gets moved, however, as Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the Brewers are still looking at adding another pitcher. Barring an injury to Braun or Eric Thames, Aguilar likely won't see enough at-bats in his current situation to be fantasy relevant.
Mar 19 2018Aguilar is 13-for-45 (.302) with two home runs and seven RBI through 17 spring training contests.Aguilar earned his way onto the Brewers' Opening Day roster a year ago with a big spring training, and he is hitting well again during the 2018 exhibition season. However, the Brewers are facing a bit of a roster crunch this time around, so it remains to be seen if there will be a roster spot for Aguilar when camp breaks. He is certainly making the decision a difficult one, however.
Feb 23 2018Aguilar could have a tough time making the team this spring, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.Aguilar hit well for the Brewers in a part-time role last season, putting up a .265/.331/.505 line in 311 plate appearances. Milwaukee's acquisitions of Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich have a knock-on effect on the rest of the roster, though, as Ryan Braun may now play a large number of games at first base. With Eric Thames already the starter at the position, that leaves very little playing time for Aguilar, and the Brewers could elect to keep other players with more positional flexibility on the bench.
Sep 17 2017Aguilar went 3-for-5 at the dish with a double, a RBI and a run scored Sunday against the Marlins.Aguilar's playing time remains sporadic at first base, but he continues to produce for the Brewers when given the opportunity. Sunday's effort boosted his batting average to .262 on the season and he could reach 50 RBI for the campaign by the end of September despite limited action.
Aug 20 2017Aguilar went 3-for-4 with two home runs in Sunday's 8-4 victory in Colorado.Aguilar made the most of his at-bats at Coors Field over the weekend, finishing 4-for-5w with three homers, four runs and five RBI. He's now hitting .275 with 14 long balls in his first full big-league season and continues to provide a solid source of secondary production for the Brew Crew as they battle for a playoff berth.
Aug 19 2017Aguilar hit a pinch-hit, two-run home run to give the Brewers the lead in the ninth inning Saturday.The home run off Rockies closer Greg Holland broke a 3-3 tie. It was his third home run of August and 12th of the season. He hasn't played much lately, but Aguilar figures to be in the lineup Sunday with a lefty in Kyle Freeland due up for Colorado.
Aug 6 2017Aguilar will start at first base and bat cleanup Sunday against the Rays.After entering the lineup for the series finale against the Cardinals on Thursday, Aguilar has continued to stick around in the Brewers' starting nine in Tampa Bay the last three contests with an extra spot available for a designated hitter. Aguilar should pick up another start or two for the Brewers' two-game set in Minnesota, but he'll see his playing time take a hit once the team heads back to Milwaukee on Wednesday. The 27-year-old should continue to see regular at-bats against left-handed pitching, however, as he occupies the smaller side of a platoon at first base with Eric Thames.
Aug 3 2017Aguilar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Thursday's win over St. Louis.The first baseman also homered Wednesday to snap a 16-game power drought, so he's officially locked into a mini heater. Aguilar isn't receiving consistent enough playing to move the needle in the majority of fantasy settings, but he's definitely making the most of his opportunities with a solid .284/.342/.532 slash line. When starting against favorable opposing pitchers, Aguilar is worth considering as a low-price flier in daily contests.
Aug 2 2017Aguilar launched a pinch-hit, two-run homer in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Cardinals.Aguilar's eighth-inning blast cut the St. Louis lead to one run, but Milwaukee was unable to generate any more offense in this narrow defeat. Fellow first baseman Eric Thames also went deep in this one, and should continue to force Aguilar to the bench unless the team is scheduled to face a left-handed pitcher. Aguilar came in with just one run and one RBI since July 7, so he hasn't earned any playing time beyond that.
Jul 26 2017Aguilar has started just three game since the All-Star break and is 4-for-15 (.267) in that time frame.Aguilar started the final four games prior to the break -- one in which he homered twice and tallied seven RBI -- but he has been limited mainly to bench duty since with fellow first baseman Eric Thames seeing the ball well at the plate. Aguilar figures to continue playing sparingly against NL squads, but there is a good chance he -- and his impressive .884 OPS -- sees at least a few starts when the Brewers kick off a five-game stretch in AL parks in early August.
Jul 8 2017Aguilar is batting sixth as the designated hitter for Saturday's game against the Yankees.Aguilar went 3-for-4 with two home runs and seven RBI in Friday's series opener, earning him a third consecutive start. If the 27-year-old can continue putting up solid numbers at the plate, the Brewers are likely to keep riding the hot bat, so look for more consistent playing opportunities down the line.
Jul 7 2017Aguilar went 3-for-4 with two homers and seven RBI Friday against the Yankees.Aguilar launched his eighth bomb of the season to give the Brewers a 2-1 lead in the fourth inning before breaking open the game with a grand slam in the seventh inning to lead the Brewers to a win. Although he doesn't get enough plate appearances to be fully counted upon in most typical weekly fantasy lineups, his .299/.357/.567 slash line makes him an excellent player to target in daily leagues.
Jun 29 2017Aguilar went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, four RBI and two runs in Thursday's 11-3 blowout of the Reds.Despite seeing spotty action, Aguilar has looked great at the plate when given the opportunity, as evidenced by his excellent .295/.360/.555 batting line, although he's also been the beneficiary of some BABIP luck. Unfortunately, he's only seen 161 plate appearances, leaving his value largely restricted to NL-only, dynasty formats and daily leagues (on those occasions when he's in the lineup).
Jun 11 2017Aguilar is out of the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks.Aguilar has seen his starting opportunities pick up since Ryan Braun (calf) hit the disabled list in late May and has generally delivered the power in the middle of the order the Brewers were counting on from him this season, providing an .870 OPS over 124 at-bats. However, the recent promotions of promising outfield prospects Lewis Brinson and Brett Phillips resulted in Eric Thames moving back to first base for two starts during the series with Arizona, leaving no room in the lineup for Aguilar in those games. If one of Brinson or Phillips sees his role expand while Braun is out, it will likely be to the detriment of Aguilar.
Jun 3 2017Aguilar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, two RBI and two runs during Saturday's loss to the Dodgers.Aguilar has fared well when given an opportunity with a .272/.336/.534 slash line over 113 plate appearances. His 33.6 strikeout percentage is a worrisome mark, and he's not going to maintain a .383 BABIP. However, the power is likely legitimate after Aguilar hit 30 homers with Triple-A Columbus last season. He projects to continue receiving semi-regular playing time with Ryan Bruan (calf) out for an extended stretch.
May 27 2017Aguilar went 1-for-3 with a home run, one walk and two runs in Saturday's 6-1 win against the Diamondbacks.Aguilar, making just his second start in the last eight games, extended the Brewers' lead with a solo home run in the sixth inning. The big first baseman launched a 1-2 curveball off Zack Greinke into left field for his fourth long ball of the season. With Ryan Braun landing on the DL again, Aguilar and his .920 OPS could see more playing time with regular first baseman Eric Thames spending some time in left field.
May 18 2017Aguilar is batting third and playing first base for the Brewers Thursday.He continues to replace Eric Thames, who's battling strep throat. Aguilar is batting .375 with three home runs and eight RBI in 32 May at-bats, and he recently enjoyed an 8-for-13 stretch with a home run and five RBI in four games ending May 16. This favorable lineup spot and matchup with the hittable Jarred Cosart makes Aguilar a sneaky DFS and daily-transaction-league play.
May 16 2017Aguilar went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, triple and single in Monday's 6-5 extra-innings loss to the Padres.The 26-year-old Aguilar now has three home runs and an impressive .300/.333/600 slash line in limited at-bats for the Brew Crew. He should continue to see at least semi-regular playing time in Milwaukee with Ryan Braun (calf) on the disabled list and Travis Shaw (finger) a little dinged up. Aguilar is certainly rosterable in deeper seasonal leagues if he continues to produce like he has been.
May 14 2017Aguilar entered as a pinch hitter and went 2-for-2 with a triple, a double, two RBI and two runs during Saturday's win over the Mets.In limited playing time, Aguilar is turning in respectable numbers (.264/.304/.491 slash line), and he projects to see more at-bats with Ryan Braun (calf) on the disabled list. Don't overlook Aguilar's fleeting value boost in deep seasonal leagues and daily contests.
May 12 2017Aguilar likely will see more work at first base with Ryan Braun (calf) on the 10-day disabled list.The first baseman has been an afterthought in the lineup with Eric Thames' highly successful comeback tour, but when Thames slides over to left field to help replace Braun, Aguilar should man first. With two or three starts per week as long as Braun is out, Aguilar, who batted a whopping .452/.521/.855 with seven home runs and 19 RBI in 62 spring training at-bats, could find occasional utility in deep mixed fantasy leagues.
May 2 2017Aguilar, starting for just the second time since April 11, went 0-for-4 in Monday's victory over the Cardinals.Aguilar parlayed a sizzling spring into a spot on the Opening Day roster and started five of the first eight games at first base, but fellow first baseman Eric Thames caught fire himself shortly thereafter, which has limited Aguilar primarily to pinch-hit duty ever since. Aguilar can only play first base and Thames has entrenched himself at the position, so his playing time will likely remain minimal moving forward.
Apr 12 2017Aguilar is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.On the heels of a strong spring training, Aguilar had recently seen a surge in starts to begin the season, but he'll take a seat Wednesday after striking out six times in his most recent nine at-bats. Eric Thames will slot back in at first base and should remain the Brewers' primary option at the position.
Apr 6 2017Aguilar is in the Brewers' Thursday lineup, batting third and playing first base.One of the most productive hitters of spring training is on the starting card for the second time in three days, and Milwaukee isn't even facing a left-hander this time. Aguilar slides in with Ryan Braun resting, which could be a frequent occurrence this year. Fantasy players in deep-mixed leagues with daily transactions can slot him in for extra at-bats.
Apr 4 2017Aguilar will bat sixth and play first base in Tuesday's game against the Rockies.After mashing his way onto the big league roster with a monstrous spring (.452/.521/.855 with seven homers and 19 RBI in 62 at-bats), Aguilar finds himself in the Brewers' starting lineup for the first time Tuesday. With southpaw Tyler Anderson taking the mound, the 25-year-old will take over for lefty-hitting Eric Thames at first base, a possible platoon partner throughout the year. He went 1-for-1 in his pinch-hit opportunity in the season opener.
Mar 28 2017Aguilar was informed Tuesday that he has made the Opening Day roster.Aguilar made the Brewers' decision easy by mashing six home runs, driving in 16 runs and posting a gaudy .463 average this spring. He'll serve as the team's backup first baseman to begin the 2017 campaign.
Mar 20 2017Aguilar is 15-for-36 (.417) with four home runs, two doubles, 11 RBI, and an 8:7 BB:K through 15 spring games with the Brewers.Aguilar was claimed off waivers by the Brewers in early February with the intention of letting him compete for a bench spot during spring training. He has been nothing short of impressive with the bat since joining his new team. but he hits right-handed and is limited to first base, so it still remains to be seen if that will be enough for him to break camp with the big club.
Feb 2 2017Aguilar was claimed off waivers by the Brewers on Thursday.The 26-year-old was designated for assignment by the Indians last week, where he slashed .172/.234/.190 in 64 plate appearances across parts of three years. He fared well in Triple-A last season, hitting .247/.319/.472 across 578 plate appearances while mashing 30 homers in the process. He'll primarily offer organizational depth at first and third base in 2017.
Jan 26 2017Aguilar was designated for assignment by the Indians on Thursday, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports.After claiming Riching Shaffer off waivers from the Reds, the Indians had to make a corresponding move to make room, and Aguilar was the roster casualty. The 26-year-old has struggled in scattered MLB appearances with the Indians, slashing just .172/.234/.190 across 58 at-bats.
Sep 11 2016Aguilar was recalled by the Indians on Sunday.With the Triple-A season over, he will now provide the big league club with some depth. He played almost exclusively at first base in the minors, but will likely see most of his action as a pinch-hitter in Cleveland.
Apr 2 2015The Indians optioned Aguilar to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday.Aguilar hit the ball well this spring, but first base is pretty crowded in Cleveland, so the Indians decided to send him to the minors to give him a chance to see regular playing time.
Mar 23 2015Aguilar is hitting .407 (11-for-26) with three double and a homer in Cactus League play this spring.Aguilar has had some success at Triple-A but struggled in a brief stint with the Indians last season, hitting .121 (4-for-33). He's ticketed to open the season at Triple-A but could factor into the mix if Nick Swisher is slow to recover from knee surgery.
Aug 31 2014Aguilar will be called up from Triple-A Columbus on Monday, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.With rosters expanding, the first baseman will return to Cleveland, where he's logged three hits in 16 at-bats this season. Aguilar has spent the bulk of the 2014 season with Columbus, where he's hitting .303/.394/.511 in 117 games.
Jun 6 2014Aguilar was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Friday, the Indians' official Twitter feed reports.The move corresponds with the Indians activating Carlos Santana from the 7-day DL. The 23-year-old first baseman was only hitting .188 with zero home runs in eight games with Cleveland, and his presence with the big league club was not necessary with Santana back in the fold, given how well Lonnie Chisenhall has been swinging the bat.
Jun 1 2014Aguilar is not in the lineup Sunday vs. the Rockies, Nick Camino of Newsradio WTAM 1100 reports.The placement of Carlos Santana and Nick Swisher on the DL earlier this week has open up playing time for Aguilar, who had made the previous three starts at first base. Though he'll be rested Sunday, expect him to see the lion's share of the duties at the position until either player returns. Aguilar has gone 2-for-8 with a walk and a run scored over those three starts at first base.
May 27 2014Aguilar has been recalled by the Indians, Zack Meisel of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports. He's starting a first base and batting sixth Tuesday night.With Carlos Santana (concussion) and Nick Swisher hitting the DL, the Indians are suddenly light at first base. As a result, Aguilar could see a short-term run of steady at-bats as a fill-in, at least until Santana is ready to return from the 7-day DL.
May 20 2014Aguilar was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Zack Meisel of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports.With Jason Giambi's return from the disabled list, the lightly used Aguilar was deemed expendable after going 1-for-7 with four strikeouts in limited duty.
May 15 2014Aguilar was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Thursday.Nyjer Morgan's placement on the DL with a knee injury has opened the door for Aguilar, 23, to receive his first major league opportunity. He's set to serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth Thursday against J.A. Happ in his debut. In 37 games with Columbus this season, Aguilar has hit .298/.395/.519 with seven homers, and could see some time in left field this weekend, depending on the health of Michael Brantley (back).
May 12 2014Aguilar left Sunday's game at Triple-A with bruised ribs but was expected to return to the lineup Tuesday, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.Aguilar has hit well this season and could factor into Cleveland's plans if they continue to struggle to score runs.
May 6 2014Aguilar isn't in Cleveland's immediate plans despite a stellar start to the season at Triple-A Columbus. He's slashing .337/.430/.606 with seven homers in 29 games.Aguilar's blocked by Nick Swisher at the major league level though he could slot into the DH mix if he continues to hit and the Indians' offensive woes continue.