3 years agoLos Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton is starting at first base and hitting fourth in Monday's Cactus League game against the Oakland Athletics. It's the first time that Upton will play first base in a major league game, although he's been working at the position this spring. If the Angels actually decide to use the 34-year-old at first base this year, it will be bad news for the left-handed-hitting Jared Walsh. Upton's biggest issue has been staying healthy, as he hasn't played more than 89 games since 2018. That was also the last time he had more than 20 home runs in a season. Last year, Upton hit just .211/.296/.409 with 17 home runs, 41 RBI, 47 runs scored and four steals in 362 plate appearances over 89 games.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger