May 1, 2025
Tawa batted leadoff and went 0-for-5 in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Mets.
ANALYSISTawa typically occupies the ninth spot in the order against pitchers of either hand. Against lefties,
Corbin Carroll is dropped to second and
Geraldo Perdomo leads off, but Perdomo was getting a rest day Wednesday, prompting Tawa's promotion. Once
Ketel Marte (hamstring) returns from the 10-day injured list, he'll be the default leadoff batter against southpaws. Tawa is batting .182 (10-for-55) with a .728 OPS (six extra-base hits) over 18 games.