JAMES OUTMAN NEWS

Takes seat for series opener Outman isn't starting Monday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Outman is in the midst of a 2-for-12 stretch at the dish over his last three contests and will get the night off to hit the reset button. Jason Heyward gets the call in center field and is set to bat seventh in Outman's absence.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers rally to beat Astros 8-7 after Houston reliever Stanek called for balk in 8th

James Outman scored the go-ahead run on a balk by Houston reliever Ryan Stanek in a messy eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied...

JUNE 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Tallies three hits Friday Outman went 3-for-4 with two runs and a stolen base in a 3-2 win over Houston on Friday.

Impact It's been an up-and-down campaign for Outman, who started the season well but has batted below the Mendoza Line for about the past two months. He's begun to pick things up of late, collecting three multi-hit performances over his past six contests, though all seven of his knocks during that span have been singles. Outman's nine homers and eight thefts through 70 games highlight his potential to be a solid fantasy contributor, but his 35.5 percent strikeout rate remains his biggest obstacle to sustained success.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Outman isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Saturday against the Giants.

Impact Lefty Alex Wood is slated to start on the mound for San Francisco, meaning the left-handed bat of Outman will remain in the dugout Saturday. Jonny DeLuca will take over in center field and bat fifth.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Friday Outman is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Giants.

Impact After a red-hot start to the season, Outman has cooled off considerably, and he's slashed just .174/.321/.217 in the month of June. The outfielder will get Friday off with Sean Manaea expected to work as the bulk hurler versus the Dodgers, and Jonny Deluca will patrol center field in Outman's absence.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Sunday Outman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Outman is sitting for the second time in three games, and the rookie outfielder could continue to see his playing time diminish if the results don't improve substantially over the coming weeks. Jason Heyward earns the start in center field Sunday and will hit eighth.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out second straight game Outman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Impact After taking a seat against right-hander Andrew Abbott in Tuesday's series opener, the lefty-hitting Outman will now remain on the bench versus a lefty (Brandon Williamson) on Wednesday. The Dodgers may not yet be ready to pull the plug on Outman as their primary center fielder, but it's clear that his leash has gotten considerably shorter while he's slashed a woeful .161/.257/.276 with a 37.6 percent strikeout rate since the beginning of May.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits amid struggles Outman is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Reds.

Impact Jason Heyward is starting in center field and bating seventh versus the Reds and right-hander Luke Weaver. Outman has gone 2-for-31 (.065) with 15 strikeouts over his last 12 games and is slashing just .161/.257/.276 in 101 plate appearances since the beginning of May.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies seventh steal Outman went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Outman continues to struggle at the plate, as he's gone a miserable 2-for-31 over his past 12 games. He does have two thefts over that span, but that's hardly enough to balance the drain he's putting on his fantasy managers' batting averages. Outman isn't likely to see his slump end until he's able to start making more contact -- over the 12-contest stretch he's fanned 40.5 percent of the time, and his overall 35.2 percent strikeout rate ranks second-worst among qualified MLB hitters.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Outman is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Nationals, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Outman got plenty of run against lefties when he was hitting better, but now that he's slumping at the plate he's been on the bench three of the last six times the Dodgers have faced a southpaw. Trayce Thompson will handle center field.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes positive step Monday Outman went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 6-1 win against Washington.

Impact Outman entered Monday in the midst of a massive slump, going 4-for-42 with 21 strikeouts over his previous 15 games. He put the ball in play in each of his three at-bats against Washington, producing an RBI with a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning. The rookie outfielder's 35.0 percent strikeout rate on the campaign remains a significant roadblock to his success, but Outman has also posted some useful fantasy stats, including nine homers, 29 RBI, 28 runs and six thefts.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits amid slump Outman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Impact With the lefty-hitting Outman mired in a deep slump and with Tampa Bay bringing a lefty (Josh Fleming) to the hill Sunday, it comes as no surprise that the rookie outfielder will stay on the bench for the series finale. Outman has now sat in three of the past four games while he's gone just 4-for-39 with a 40.9 percent strikeout rate over his last 14 contests. Trayce Thompson will replace Outman in center field Sunday.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Outman is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Rays.

Impact Outman will take a seat after he went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts in Friday's 9-3 loss. He has now gone hitless over 14 at-bats in his last five contests. Jason Heyward will draw the start in center field and bat sixth against Tampa Bay.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Hoping 'Reset' Gets Struggling James Outman Back on Track The rookie definitely needed a reset.

MAY 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Hoping 'Reset' Gets Struggling James Outman Back on Track The rookie definitely needed a reset.

MAY 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Hoping 'Reset' Gets Struggling James Outman Back on Track The rookie definitely needed a reset.

MAY 25, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Takes seat Wednesday Outman is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against Atlanta, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

Impact Outman has not had much success as of late with the bat, and his 0-for-4 showing with three strikeouts dropped his slash for the month of May to .179/.273/.328 over 67 at-bats. Jason Heyward will hit sixth and get the start in center field in Outman's absence.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Saturday off Outman will be on the bench Saturday against the Cardinals, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Outman is having an excellent rookie season overall, hitting .263/.353/.533 with nine homers and five steals in 46 games. That comes with a 34.1 percent strikeout rate on the year and a 52.4 percent mark across his last six contests, however, so there's reason to worry about how well he'll be able to sustain his hot start. Jason Heyward will take over in center field Saturday.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' Rookie James Outman's Incredible Catch Was So Much Better Than You Realized As close as it was to a hit, thankfully James made sure it was an out, man.

MAY 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Outman's 'huge' robbery helps preserve shutout of Cards ST. LOUIS -- James Outman continued to add to his highlight-filled rookie season in the Dodgers’ 5-0 win over the Cardinals on Friday night...

MAY 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

Launches go-ahead grand slam Outman went 2-for-4 with a grand slam, two runs scored and a steal in Wednesday's 7-3 victory over Minnesota.

Impact Outman led off the fourth inning with a single before swiping his fifth base of the season. He'd then snap a 3-3 tie with a grand slam in the sixth, a 407-foot shot off Emilio Pagan to put the Dodgers ahead for good. Outman's big game snapped an 0-for-12 stretch. He's now slashing an impressive .264/.354/.549 with nine home runs, 28 runs scored and 27 RBI through 164 plate appearances in his rookie campaign.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Outman hits grand slam in 7th, Dodgers rally past Twins 7-3 James Outman hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 7-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins...

MAY 17, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Outman hits grand slam to propel Dodgers to 7-3 victory over Twins

James Outman hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 7-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday

MAY 17, 2023 • Associated Press